Anyone tried Federal 595rsr's?

[Cerbieherts]

Need to replace my rear tyres, currently running 888's 265/35's on Spider wheels. Has anyone tried the Federals?

[grahamn]

The Federal 595s are more akin to the Toyo R1Rs. the Federal FZ201s are their equivalent to the R888s. I use the FZ201s on my track wheels and think they are really good.

[phazed]

I'm running R1Rs at the moment and really like them.

OT, car fixed yet Graham?

Cheapie TD at Snetterton on the 17th.

[sonnylad]

Hi Ed,

Im currently running the Federal 595rsr's and think there great even in the wet.

[Cerbieherts]

Thanks Graham. Are you using 265 or 255? I'd really like to keep the extra width if possible, but the 888's don't have a square shoulder so they don't foul..

[phazed]

888s are square shouldered compared to road tyres.

[grahamn]

phazed said:

I'm running R1Rs at the moment and really like them.

OT, car fixed yet Graham?

Cheapie TD at Snetterton on the 17th.

Would love to Peter, car was fixed but gearbox has gone again. Had to drive back from Spa without 3rd gear.

[grahamn]

Cerbieherts said:

Thanks Graham. Are you using 265 or 255? I'd really like to keep the extra width if possible, but the 888's don't have a square shoulder so they don't foul..

I run 255 all round, backs are fine but the fronts do rub slightly. Th 201FZs seem to be 1-2 cm wider than the R888s.

[Cerbieherts]

Perfect. I'll go for a pair of those in 255 then. Cheers guys.

[Brummmie]

Feds are Ok, 888's are my fave, but i have just got some 265/18 R1r's to try out. I will be fitting them after i come back from honeymoon next Thursday, along with a new MOT/Tax/Insurance!!!

[purpleliability]

Yokohama AD-08 are worth a look if you want something with a bit more water clearance on the road. Very quiet, very firm side walls which gives a really direct feel and high levels of grip as well.

Just bear in mind that the semi slick/fast road tyres are quite a bit wider than road tyres. The 255 35 18 profile AD-08 are quite a bit wider than the same size T1R they replaced (probably 20mm wider!).

[db418BHP]

I find them OK upto now.
Most miles done in poor conditions so cant comment fully.

[Cerbieherts]

The cheapest i can find AD-08s is £220 each, the Federals are currently at £135 each. Seeing as wifey managed to see off the 888's in 350 miles they seem like they are worth a punt!

DB4-are those 265s or 255s?

[db418BHP]

Cerbieherts said:

DB4-are those 265s or 255s?

They are 265/35/18's on SP12's on a Chim

[Brummmie]

These were Federal 595 265/35-18's!

[db418BHP]

Brummmie said:

These were Federal 595 265/35-18's!

Driver error probably
It must have taken the marshals a while to dig the poor driver out of the gravel

[Jhonno]

Cerbieherts said:

The cheapest i can find AD-08s is £220 each, the Federals are currently at £135 each. Seeing as wifey managed to see off the 888's in 350 miles they seem like they are worth a punt!

DB4-are those 265s or 255s?

350 miles?! WTF?!

[Jhonno]

I have heard of quite a few cases of the tread splitting on the Federals.. Some say it is no issue, but not sure I'd be happy!!

[db418BHP]

Jhonno said:

350 miles?! WTF?!

World record burnout

[phazed]

I've had 4 TDs on my 2nd set of triple 8's, (trying out the aggressive style of driving ) and 9 TDs, (including 2 wet) + road miles + a ring trip on my last set.

It's all about driving style.