Holden SS V 6Ltr Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Kumho Ecsta KU19 (8) 85% 81% 81% 86% 79% 89%
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus (27) 82% 73% 79% 79% 81% 65%
Wanli S1063 (80) 74% 58% 63% 61% 77% 65%
Federal 595EVO (40) 74% 46% 69% 65% 72% 55%
Kenda KAISER KR20 (64) 66% 46% 55% 54% 71% 55%
Rotalla F105 (29) 64% 31% 45% 41% 58% 58%

Holden SS V 6Ltr Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus given 84% (275-35-20-W)
Driving on mostly motorways for 15000 average miles
I had PZero's on my car originally and was looking for a new tire. The Dunlops came up and the reviews were decent so I gave them a shot. I drive a 420kw SSV Redline and these tires handle that power just as well as the much more expensive Pirellis I was running. Will definitely buy these again.
tire reviewed on 2020-07-17 23:22:18
Writing about the Federal 595EVO given 10% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
I have a purpose built Track/Street car putting out 470KW and these are by far the worst tires I have ever driven on, the understeer is pathetic and damn right dangerous to a novice driver who thinks they are Fangio! Luckelyi am a very good driver with 30 years plus racing experience (and before anyone says "why did you buy them?" They were on the car).
If you value your life stay away from these weak excuse for tires and if its all you can afford catch a bus, save some more pennys and save your life!!!
tire reviewed on 2013-10-10 23:42:02
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU19 given 84% (245-40-19-W)
Driving on mostly motorways for 10000 average miles
Replaced my Potenza RE050A's with these KU19's. A great all-round choice, they grip as well as the Potenza's wet and dry and are quieter and have a slightly softer sidewall so offer a slightly more compliant ride. On smooth glassy roads perform as well as the Bridgestones, they definitely outperform the Potenzas on rough roads with spirited driving where the main fault of the RE050A's was a tendency to tram-line and skip, far less noticeable with the new KU19's. Plenty of feedback before giving way at the limit
tire reviewed on 2013-02-25 02:04:50
Writing about the Rotalla F105 given 16% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly town for 2 average miles
These are a death trap!!!!!! In the wet they are impossible to keep straight. Sideways in a roundabout is not pretty. I bought the car with them on they were new and I've replaced them due to the danger. After a few thousand k's, 3 of the 4 had also delaminated.

These should not be sold.

The retailers I speak to are surprised at my reaction to the tires but these really are shocking. My families life comes before cheap tires!!!!!!
tire reviewed on 2013-02-18 13:38:02
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU19 given 89% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
Ku19 are a great tire for the price. They are a good all round tire that saves its best for the wet. I will use them again on my 6 litre v8 commodore. Cheers
tire reviewed on 2012-12-10 06:46:29
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU19 given 90% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly town for 1000 spirited miles
Only done 1000km on these tires in the dry only. Had Yokohama S 245/45 R18 all round on SS commodore with 265 rear wheel kilowatts. With kumho ku19 I have 275/35 R19 on the rear and they have solved my steep up hill wheel spin of the mark. This could be due to the wider tire as the Yokohamas are a good tire and they had plenty of life left in them. On the front I went with ku19 at 245/45 R19 and so far could not fault them in a brake test in the dry . they felt grippy pulling up from 70 km/h. They have a slightly softer ride then the Yokohamas. I will be back to give a further review in the wet cheers
tire reviewed on 2012-10-30 18:40:29
Writing about the Kenda KAISER KR20 given 73% (225-45-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 20000 spirited miles
I have had two sets on my VE SS and done a lot of low altitude flying in wet and dry on Australian highways and sealed / unsealed country roads. Dodged at least 3 big kangaroos in both wet and dry at higher speed - no problems and am not talking 110. Add 40.

They are a bit noisy and will slip around a little in the wet when leaving a set of lights in 1st and second. The same thing happens when turning a corner off a set of lights in the wet. That more than likely has something to do with the foot and the power of the car rather than the tire itself.

I have my car lowered 40 mm and keep a big bag of work gear in the boot over the axle which seems to make it feel stickier than when empty. Also keep the fuel tank full. Have passed trucks on narrow country roads where one side is touching the dirt with no problems but with the traction and stability computer on, the car never feels like it is about to get out of shape.

They seem to be there when most needed and braking doesnt affect thier performance. I change mine when they are just under half tread left.
tire reviewed on 2012-08-05 07:44:10
Writing about the Wanli S1063 given 76% (245-45-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
I live in Australia i have a 500 horse power holden SSv and i put these tires on 2 months ago and was very surprised at the quality for the price i payed for them.I have driven to Ayres rock on the sturt highway and they handled 240kph no worries they are slightly louder than more expensive tires but are still awsome tires !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tire reviewed on 2011-08-03 04:50:27
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