I bought a set of Nankengs for my ute, I got them for $85 each f&b but that is in 185/60/13.

I think they are a great tyre for the money. I am pretty fussy with tyres and they would have been off the ute quick smart if I didn't like them.

They were even impressive on a skid pan.

IkLoma!!!! woha thats SOOO expensive, almost rediculous.

Sprite63: No retreads are not illegal, well not in NSW anyway. i bought a set of 33inch muddys for my mullet van (mitsubishi L300 4x4) jut before i sold it, they were a whole lot cheaper than new ones in that size. When they were new if i didnt tell people they were retreads no one could tell but after a month or two they started to peel up at the edges. i wouldnt recoment them for any kind of road based car.

Elliott

Just going back a few posts... I thought retreads were illegal anyway? can anyone confirm this?

I bougt som 155R12 tires for 1800NOK that is about 275USD... Norway is expencive...

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The local tyre sellers down my way can only source 3 brands of 205/60*13's. Bridgestone, Sumitomo and Yokohama (I think). They tell me this size is getting harder to get. Don't really know whether to believe them or not. You just need to shop around a bit. 205's look good on the back of the ute, but just a bit too big for the front.

You really do need to match tyres to your cars performance and your driving style.

I'm with Harry re. the R spec rubber. I have both Michelin road tyres and Falken race tyres and you would need to be trying pretty hard on the street to need the additional grip the falkens provide. They're pretty atrocious in serious rain too.
Matty

I wouldn't buy R spec tyres for a road car - they're noisier, they tramline, they are not as good in heavy rain, and they won't last very long... And after all that, you will rarely ever get to explore their limits on the street. They are a waste of money for a road car. If you can afford them - great! but save them for the track - don't waste them on the road.

205/60*13 is a pretty common size - or it used to be... so you should still be able to get name brand stuff, but you might not like the prices. but "no-name" brands are a gamble - you can end up with absolute junk or a good tyre - its pot luck.

Simex S8000 are about the only cheaper tyre I've ever driven on that I liked. They were actually very good. I don't know if they come in your size, but if they do get them. I had a set a few years ago and was very happy with them. I'll be getting a set of them for my R30 Skyline when its finally ready- $130ea for 225/50*16 for the Skyline.

On the KB10 I have Advan 032R, 205 60 13 , they will cost double the Nankings but you will be driving a different car.

If your spending big on building up your engine, dont skimp on your tyres because thats when you will really need them.

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I wondered that my self also the shops are about 100 meters away from one another

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lookin into that option but for the size i want i dont think that they would have any i'll go see tomorrow