Dudemobile Neutral Newbie July 10, 2004 Share July 10, 2004 Hi Folks, My Octy is one yr old now and would like to give it a new set of shoes. Any recommendations. The continental tryes are already slipping on rainy days (usually when moving off). Any one here using 17" rims? Does it degrade he pickup? Any brand you bro's have used that give's excellent grip, with minimal noise? Conti tyres quite noisy especially bcos of the rigid body frame. Also any suggestions for an ICE (actually more of the speaker set) that can fit our Octy's. HU pretty much standard, but the rear speakers quite difficult as it's only 4.5". Also the front 6.5" has to very thin I think. Wondering if anyone here has fitted off the shelf speakers that actually fit the Octy. Thanks in advance. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C708 Neutral Newbie July 11, 2004 Share July 11, 2004 Dude, Try Bridgestone G3s.........a bit noisy but great grip !! Just a personal view....though I know of a few Octy's that are on the G3's namely......Skodee for one !! Ask him for an opinion....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudemobile Neutral Newbie July 13, 2004 Author Share July 13, 2004 Thanks pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear July 13, 2004 Share July 13, 2004 I'm on 17" with Kumho 712. So far so good in wet/dry. Just that abit noisy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gendut 2nd Gear July 13, 2004 Share July 13, 2004 Just that abit noisy. =============================== I think you should change that to a lot noisy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodee Neutral Newbie July 13, 2004 Share July 13, 2004 Hi Dude, Yes agreed with C708. Potenza G3's grip is pretty good but road noise will be compromise....slightly noisier than some tyres but very lasting according to some bros on another forum's thread. Mine is on 17" shoes and pick up I find is the same as before...probably slightly or same weight as my 15" stock iron wheel previously But it will be quite bumpy going thru humps and bumps...grip on turning is great . Fuel consumption stays about the same. As for front speakers, mine fitted with Rainbow speakers nicely and a friend of mine fit with a Blaupunkt speakers set that sounds great! My back end got to drill 2 holes to fit a 6" speakers (Malaysia made Audio & Audio) that is quite good too... Just my views... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear July 13, 2004 Share July 13, 2004 dun want so much nocise can use nexen 2000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged July 13, 2004 Share July 13, 2004 Mine also on 17s. Using Yoko ES100. My point of view. Grip is damn good. Wet or dry. After which changed to front 2 tyres using Nokian. Relatively cheap and good too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear July 15, 2004 Share July 15, 2004 How much you get for Nokian ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volk74 Neutral Newbie July 15, 2004 Share July 15, 2004 Hi Folks, My Octy is one yr old now and would like to give it a new set of shoes. Any recommendations. The continental tryes are already slipping on rainy days (usually when moving off). Any one here using 17" rims? Does it degrade he pickup? Any brand you bro's have used that give's excellent grip, with minimal noise? Conti tyres quite noisy especially bcos of the rigid body frame. Also any suggestions for an ICE (actually more of the speaker set) that can fit our Octy's. HU pretty much standard, but the rear speakers quite difficult as it's only 4.5". Also the front 6.5" has to very thin I think. Wondering if anyone here has fitted off the shelf speakers that actually fit the Octy. Thanks in advance. Hi, My Octy has passed one year now too.. Ya has felt the same thing the wheel slipping esp during turning. Also thinking to upgrade but think will wait for another year. I got a recommendation on Dunlop Dz101. You may want to find out more. For ICE, I have installed a pair of rainbow speakers for the front. It can fit in the door panel instead of the velocity ones. For the back I just use the blaupunkt ones which acts as a fill-in speakers. Also got a Bazooka bass tube with of course a 6 ch amp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightspeed Clutched July 15, 2004 Share July 15, 2004 Where did you get your ICE fixed up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volk74 Neutral Newbie July 16, 2004 Share July 16, 2004 I have mine done at Chuan Hi-Fi at the junction of braddell road and Upp Serangoon Road Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightspeed Clutched July 16, 2004 Share July 16, 2004 How's the price like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacon Neutral Newbie July 18, 2004 Share July 18, 2004 Hi there, Me too thinking of changing my current normal 14"(abt 1.5yr) to 15" above sport rim/tire. Any good recommedation? and where can i find those?? & roughly hw much it cost?? Tks!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged July 19, 2004 Share July 19, 2004 Actually special price from my usual tyre man. I got it for $190. That was about 6mths ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacon Neutral Newbie July 19, 2004 Share July 19, 2004 $190..so cheap? or is it $190/tyre I think of spending abt 1k-1.2k for the 15" rims and tyres. Any recom?? Thomas ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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