How do people rate these for the coop? Is anyone running them? The site search didn't throw up anything on them and at half the price of R888's I wonder why?

From the little research I've done they don't seem like a bad option! Especially at that price??


THESE!

£84 a tyre at Camskill. They look good

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Federal/SS595-SUPER-STEEL.htm

is it those? on that site all federal tyres are "budget" so will be a bit cheaper. didn't rate very highly to be honest, depends what you're using them for Martin

No Steve its these, the RSR version, track tyres apparently

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Federal/595RSR.htm

Check the ratings on that

Seems a really good rating...will have to see how cheap we can get thes

Hmm, interesting. And £84 a corner, a damn sight cheaper than 888's.

Still need some tyres for Spa

I've got these on 17" wheels seem very good

I think I'm going to push on and get some of these for spa!!!

From what I've read they are v good for the money!

The general feel is they are as good as the r888's in the dry but not as good as them in the wet!

My dad had these fitted to his Alfa spider.

Ok in the dry, poor in the wet we found.

Also after 2 months, they started cracking badly between the treads.

For me they don't make bargepoles long enough...

My daily runner, an Audi S8 had two of these fitted to the rear when I got it, the dealer had fitted them and they were brand new.

They tried to kill me twice, both at relatively low speed, they are dreadful and I'd be reluctant to use them on the side of a boat. I binned them within a fortnight and sold them to some poor sod for his BMW on ebay, I doubt he's still on this mortal coil.

They are dangerous and not worth the (little) money they cost.

Are you sure your are talking about the RSR's. These are track day tyres. All the reviews I've seen are complementary. My only personal concern is the wear rate

Yep that's a good point, they were they're top end 20" max rating tyre, can't recall if they were RSR's I can recall they were absolutely bloody awful........

strange. . . .

I had the 595ss on my coupe when I first got it and thought they were great, millions times better than the Avon ZZ3 they were replaced with

And from what I rememnber they were at least as good as the Falken 452's I have just now, only stayed with the Falkens because the Federals are difficult to come by.

Paul

Thats the thing, the standard 595's are totally useless from all accounts. Only the RSR's are worth looking into!

cough cough

Ah I see, I stand corrected then

2nd fastest coupe today at Curborough using these tyres

Haha I know, SOLD

Completely forgot to come and check them out and ask you loads of annoying questions

You were running these Steve?!? Damnit I was talking to many people today about these new Federals. So, how do they go? Did you have them at Donny the other week? And do I get some for Spa?!?

I'm very impressed with them. I did have them on both times at Donington this year.
Its up to you if you get some for Spa, but for the price they seem excellent
Not seen any bad reviews from anyone who's confident they are commenting on the RSR's

What are they wearing like after those 2 sessions, and yesterday?

The rears as you would expect have little wear, the fronts especially the near side have wear on the inner and outer edge. I'd say they are about 40-50% worn

Where did you get them from Steve? and Dan if you get some before I do let me know where from and I'll do the same

Got mine from http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/. Very few places sell the RSR because the are classed as motorsport tyres

Just had a look on the website they dont seem to do them any longer

That's not too shabby after 2 days at Donny and yesterday's little blast. I only got 4 track days from a set of 888's last year. What profile are you running, 45 or 50?

Mart - Camskill are doing for £84 a tyre, plus delivery. So £345.96 the set. And they only have 50 profile in stock

Mine are 215/40/17. Gives the same overall diameter as the 50 profile 16"

Of course! Well, I think I may plump for them, in 205/50/16 form.

How did you get on at Spa with the tyres

Pretty good to be fair, a little scrubbing to be expected.

I drove there did 2 hours on the track and drove home and they have still got plenty left. They could do it all again easily.

I'll be getting them again for sure