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  • ZOO

    June 16, 2010 9:33 a.m. ZOO Dork

    I've found an excellent deal for the Federal SS595 locally in a 245/40/17. Does anyone have experience with this tire or brand? I would be using them for my summer tires on the M3, with occassional autox and light lapping (I have R888s for serious track use and more competitive autox).

    Rob

  • DukeOfUndersteer

    June 16, 2010 9:36 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

    I have a set of cheap Federal Formoza tires. Cheap, decent grip, not one bad thing to say about the company.

  • Joe Gearin

    June 16, 2010 9:40 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

    I ran an earlier version of their 595 on my E36 M3. Decent tires, good for the money. You won't set any FTD's, but you won't be horribly let down either. I ran mine for 10K miles or so with no problems. They were good but not great in all conditions.

  • RossD

    June 16, 2010 10:03 a.m. RossD Dork

    I thought this was an ammo question...

  • spritedriver28

    June 16, 2010 10:11 a.m. spritedriver28 New Reader

    Yes, I use the Federal 595 on my Mini S. They don't wear terribly well (about 20-25k,driven fairly hard), but seem to provide pretty good grip and are pleasant street tires. I'm on my second set and certainly for the money am very happy with them.

  • neon4891

    June 16, 2010 10:19 a.m. neon4891 SuperDork

    RossD wrote:

    I thought this was an ammo question...

    Or some obscure federal program...

  • BoxheadTim

    June 16, 2010 10:53 a.m. BoxheadTim Dork

    I've used SS595 RS on a Miata when I couldn't get Hankook RS-2s and they were certainly good enough for my skill level.

    Mind you, they suck on snow...

  • June 16, 2010 11:56 a.m. Snrub None

    I have a set on my RX-8 and I think they're good. They have good grip and a nice progressive feel in the dry. I'd say they're decent in the wet too. I'm sure they're not the best tires in the world, but I did end up 3rd in one of the few AutoXs I attended last year and I do not have a lot of experience (probably says more about the car and the tires than myself).

  • digdug18

    June 16, 2010 7:47 p.m. digdug18 HalfDork

    RossD wrote:

    I thought this was an ammo question...

    same here

  • Vigo

    June 16, 2010 8:02 p.m. Vigo HalfDork

    I want to know what the excellent deal is. I run that size on my Dynasty..

  • ZOO

    June 16, 2010 8:32 p.m. ZOO Dork

    Bear in mind that the excellent deal is here in Canada -- I paid a tick over $500 shipped including all taxes and associated fees (tire stewardship tax, 13 percent sales taxes, yada, yada, yada).

    Tires 123

    But this site has them much cheaper in the US:

    Online Tire

    However, since they are not made in North America, they are subject to punishing import duties if I import them from the US.

  • dansxr2

    June 16, 2010 9:05 p.m. dansxr2 Reader

    In reply to neon4891:

    It sounds like a Senate Bill....

  • June 17, 2010 7:23 a.m. rollinchicane None

    ZOO wrote: However, since they are not made in North America, they are subject to punishing import duties if I import them from the US.

    When I lived in Ottawa (2 years ago) I would have tires shipped to the UPS store in Ogdensburg and pick them up from there. Pay a fee to the store for receiving and GST when I came back across the bridge. They had stacks of tires there for Canadian customers.

  • ZOO

    June 17, 2010 7:41 a.m. ZOO Dork

    rollinchicane wrote:

    ZOO wrote: However, since they are not made in North America, they are subject to punishing import duties if I import them from the US.

    When I lived in Ottawa (2 years ago) I would have tires shipped to the UPS store in Ogdensburg and pick them up from there. Pay a fee to the store for receiving and GST when I came back across the bridge. They had stacks of tires there for Canadian customers.

    But you still have to pay the duties if you declare them at the border. By the time I factor in travel costs, and the fees, the price difference is negligible. I suspect I could "not" declare them -- but 20 minute trips over the border already look suspicious enough

  • June 17, 2010 8:07 a.m. ggarrard New Reader

    In April I purchased a pair of Yokohama tires from Tire Rack and had them shipped to my door in Ottawa. I paid shipping, GST, PST, and brokerage fees and it was still cheaper than buying locally. Today with the exchange rate it won't be as cost effective, but it will likely still be cheaper. Try www.carmodifier.com for some comparative Ottawa prices...

 
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