thoughts on the Federal 595 tires ???????

[orange13donkey]

Has anyone used these before or know if they are a quality tire? I have Kumho Ecsta 711 Supras right now but I am thinking of trying the Federals out. I havent found too many reviews online so anything you guys could tell me would help.

[markyboi]

oh my...search is your best friend

[ej2civic]

I have them on my civic (DD) that seem nice. I don't beat on them but they seem to get decent traction, they are wearing nicely, barely any noticeable wear after like 15k. They are cheap so you might as well give them a try.

[DriftSpecS14]

i LOVE the federalies! they are a great tire i run them on my R33 and traction is always there! try em out i think you'll like them

[azndoc]

Their cheap as hell for the SS595

They'll last for a while even drifting on them if you use 17's or 18's like I do.

I'm not spinning them like crazy but for the 3 events and I used one pair in the rear, I couldn't be more happier with them. Their awesome priced and good for drifting.

Now rain driving I didn't like it, so I don't drive in the rain with them.

Try it out.GL

[Dousan_PG]

they are totally kickass tires
i love them
good wear too last quite some time if u keep the pressures right drifting. too high they will chunk made crzy
i run them 32-35psi hot and they are fantastic!!

[sicarius82]

best tires...bang for buck. use on my s13 and so far with 3 track events, still grippy. a friend of mine had KDWII. it started to lose its grip by the end of the track day. he says the federals stick until the end of the track event...and i agree. great tires for the money.

[Flybert]

With about 300whp, 235/40/17 and 245/40/17 will last you through a whole JD comp from beginning to end if you treat them right.

[ltsPureLuck]

haha you made the thread before i did, I was going to ask how federal 595s fit, because i've been told by a couple people they look fat/unstretched for this setup

17x9.5 = 235/40/17
18x10.5 = 245/40/18

pics pls =)

[Inland180]

these federals are great! cheap too .. buy them and try them out!

[BBSilvia]

im not sure about that tire but i know federal tires are REALLY good!

[Dousan_PG]

haha you made the thread before i did, I was going to ask how federal 595s fit, because i've been told by a couple people they look fat/unstretched for this setup

17x9.5 = 235/40/17
18x10.5 = 245/40/18

pics pls =)



i dont have..wait i do
i run those sizes but fronts are AD07s Neovas, rear are feds currently
yes and no on super stretched. mild is more like it.

on 17x9.5s w/ feds (When my friend used my TEs)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/dousan/DSC02111.jpg

on the 18x10.5s


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/dousan/new%20s13/DSC03675.jpg

[liv2drift045]

Thanks Dousan!!! I was wondering the same thing for the 9.5/10.5 setup I'm gonna do.

I'm also lookin at Maxxis tires.

[TravisSW]

Hmm...bad traction in the rain? eeeeeh, I have Kumos/Ectasas and they seem alright but they do slip out as well. Anybody know if 595s slip out worse or no?

I can get 'em for about 60 I think with a hook'ish up.

[240trainee]

I run them, and haven't had an alignment in forever, and have absolutely no issues in the rain at all.

[Dousan_PG]

no problems in the rain at all

[inertia]

hey guys a quick question, im getting rt-615s in 235/30/17 for my x9's up front, and i dont know if i should get 245s or 255 Federals in the rear for a x10. i got a s14 with the inside of the rears rolled. which would be a better combo for handling?

[Flybert]

Yeah, I've driven home in pouring rain twice in a fully loaded up track car with balding ones out back no problem.

[woodchuck]

i use to hate on the K-Feds since day one. now i'm rocking them on my fronts. as stated before: its the best bang for your buck for track or DD. just get them already.

[kdashy]

I have a pair of them, wearing normal, grip good, no complaints.

[Slidin240Wayz]

I run federals on all 8 rims...for a reason.

Do it!

Carlos

[manglobe01]

i like running federals in the rear, but advan neova in the front.

[Sileighty_85]

I love Fed they are the only Tire i run on my cars Never had a problem

Plus they bead on the rim really easily, even with out fire

18x9.5
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/Neil_85/180SX/PIC-0350.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/Neil_85/180SX/PIC-0351.jpg

[Sileighty_85]

are you serious? i was thinking along the lines of 245/40 for my 18x9.5... that still looks like enough sidewall for daily driving...

what do you suggest for a 18x11 in the rear if i was running 215/40 up front?

Its just for the Stretched look, these are my DD rims.

They hold up great though for only 215's very grippy even in the rain.

Im not really a tire size guru, so one of these other guys around here would be better

Or check out here

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/166563-maximum-tire-rubber-fitment-thread.html
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/129865-wheel-fitment-whore-thread-stretch-flush.html

[fliprayzin240sx]

Just a note...most folks who run Federals, only run them in the rear for drift tires. Just simply saying they are GREAT tires are a stretch. Yes they are "great" but only in drifting where you dont want them to chunk and just daily driving them.

Now if you want tires that are sticky, dont get the 595SS, get the RS-Rs. Atleast go RS-R up front and regular SS in the rears.

You want better tire options...Dunlop Star Specs is where my moneys at.

[Dousan_PG]

^^^

exactly
even drifting, imo they kinda suck
id rather run z1 drifts or even dz101 direzzas over SS

but the price is definately worth it.

[FaLKoN240]

I don't think they stretch all that great, they have a weird sidewall and never really LOOKED that cool to me IMO.

Federal stretch (225/40/18 18x9.5 +12)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/FaLKoN240/Black%20Car/Back%20from%20SD/IMG_1100.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/FaLKoN240/Black%20Car/1218071007.jpg

Good stretch Falken Azenis ST115 (225/40/18 18x9.5 +12)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/FaLKoN240/Red%20carro%202008/0708081601.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/FaLKoN240/Red%20carro%202008/Slide%20Area/IMG_2441.jpg

[hOngsterr]

i ran 595 in my stock s13 SE's
no problem and all in rain either,
grippy tires and i still have alot of life in them.
unfortunately i bought my 5 lug and now my rims and tires are just sitting
there sooo if anyone need s13 se's with 595's
check out my for sale thread.