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[jbeverley]

Completed firdst full journey outside of town on the new feds.

Initial impressions:

- much quieter than pots for cruising - a major bonus.
- loads more grip in the wet
- also more grip in the dry for quick pull aways (no more of that juddering that you mentioned!)
- marginally more sluggish/heavy on turn in. I think this is probably because the side walls aren't quite as stiff as the old potenzas. It could also be cos I have them slightly less inflated (34 psi compared to 36 on old pots). Not a major concern and more than made up for by the bonuses above
- most importantly they're a bloody bargain!

[EvoStu]

Great review, just what we were looking for.

Sounds like they are exactly as good as Federal have been shouting about.

Sold! I'm getting Federal SS595's next.

EvoStu.

[dieselpower]

I'm going to get them too!!

Is 34-36psi not a tad high?? That said I've heard that running 34/32 instead of 32/30 makes the car handle better.

Andrew

[Type-Robbo]

You can pick these tyres up in 215/40/17 from http://www.topgear.co.uk for around 55 quid a corner.

If they are good as they say then they are a bargain.

Hope this helps?

EvoStu.

Fantastic thread matey, as ever!

Curious though, why go for 215's? Standards are 205's? Also will having 40's over standard 45's be any different?

[EvoStu]

Curious though, why go for 215's? Standards are 205's? Also will having 40's over standard 45's be any different?

215/40/17's are the closest rolling radius to the stock Potenzas.

Lots of people who have the Toyo's are forced to use the 215/40's as it's only size that Toyo do which is close to the CTR stock size.

We have since found out though that Federal SS595's are now available in 205/45/17 but are rated V instead of W. But to be honest this should make jack all difference as I ain't going to be going over 149mph.

Having the wider tyre is apparently great for grip but you do tend to lose some feeling in the steering.

EvoStu.

[Type-Robbo]

Cheers mate, I see now.

Just curious about innacurate speedo readings/gearing etc.

V rated should be ok, but Imay go on the occasional airfield... Will buy some track wheels I think!

Now to try and find some....

[EvoStu]

Cheers mate, I see now.

Just curious about innacurate speedo readings/gearing etc.

V rated should be ok, but Imay go on the occasional airfield... Will buy some track wheels I think!

Now to try and find some....

If you want the Feds then goto http://www.topgear.co.uk as they are an official stockist.

The 215/40's make speedo slightly out but nothing serious. 70mph is actually 68mph.

EvoStu.

[JPS3290]

Thats it, u finally sold me the SS595s with the review fella

[Diamond Dog]

Just ordered the Federals in 205/45 £128 for the 2 delivered.

Will get them on tommorow hopefully and let you know.

Cheers Evostu!

[EvoStu]

Just ordered the Federals in 205/45 £128 for the 2 delivered.

Will get them on tommorow hopefully and let you know.

Cheers Evostu!

Not bad at all considering thats delivered.

Cool!

EvoStu.

[Adambsmith]

Just ordered the Federals in 205/45 £128 for the 2 delivered.

Will get them on tommorow hopefully and let you know.

Cheers Evostu!

Just to confirm - is that from Top Gear? Which branch/telephone number did you use?

Cheers

[Diamond Dog]

It was topgear.co.uk, I called the 0800 9805338 no.

Forgot to say that its a next day delivery service if you want, and they gave me free valves.

[EvoStu]

Just ordered the Federals in 205/45 £128 for the 2 delivered.

Will get them on tommorow hopefully and let you know.

Cheers Evostu!

Just to confirm - is that from Top Gear? Which branch/telephone number did you use?

Cheers

Or you can just drive over to Burnley and get them fitted there and not pay the delivery.

EvoStu.

[Diamond Dog]

Only problem is im in windsor, so petrol bill will far outstretch any saving

[Adambsmith]

Only problem is im in windsor, so petrol bill will far outstretch any saving

lol

I think Evostu was referring to me driving over to Burnley as I am just over the Pennines in Yorkshire

[EvoStu]

Only problem is im in windsor, so petrol bill will far outstretch any saving

lol

I think Evostu was referring to me driving over to Burnley as I am just over the Pennines in Yorkshire

Yup I was.

EvoStu.

[Rooney]

Just ordered some feds 205/45/17 at £128 fitted for a pair, getting them fitted on 31st of this month. The guy at the Topgear St Albans store said that he doesn't recommend them though as they are a budget tyre, and would recommend the Bridgestones. So i'm getting these on your reviews so hopefully they will be as good as people have said.
Will let you know what i think in a couple of weeks.


Rooney

[Diamond Dog]

I think Evostu was referring to me driving over to Burnley as I am just over the Pennines in Yorkshire[/quote]

Yup I was.

EvoStu.[/quote]

Ahhhh..... That makes more sense.

[EvoStu]

Just ordered some feds 205/45/17 at £128 fitted for a pair, getting them fitted on 31st of this month. The guy at the Topgear St Albans store said that he doesn't recommend them though as they are a budget tyre, and would recommend the Bridgestones. So i'm getting these on your reviews so hopefully they will be as good as people have said.
Will let you know what i think in a couple of weeks.


Rooney

I'll say one thing. The Toyo is classed as a budget tyre and that has some glowing reviews.

The Bridgestones are nearly double the price and not much cop in the wet.

A user on here already has a set of Fed SS595's and they reckon that the grip is miles better.

The tyre technology that Federal use is actually from Bridgestone & Dunlop.

Let us know how you get.

EvoStu.

[Diamond Dog]

The Feds turned up this morning.

Am having them fitted at lunch time and can hopefully test them out later for you guys.