federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them

skodaling along · 25-01-2007, 15:15

Considering getting these for my Skoda octavia 2 tdi? Anyone got experaince of these?

Cheers

Andy

Liverpool-Lad · 25-01-2007, 23:31

What size tyres are you looking at?

Id certainly want a decent brand name at least...cant say much for Federal.

TeflonTom · 26-01-2007, 08:45

they are just cheapy tyres, not the best in the world i'm afraid

skodaling along · 26-01-2007, 10:09

i know theyre cheapy but then so were my Toyo T1s when they came out and were good! Got Toyo T1rs @ the moment and theyre wearing pretty fast so not that impressed....Sometimes wonder if the "brand" is pumping up the prices

Liverpool-Lad · 26-01-2007, 12:04

I guess you pay for that with added grip. What size and price can you afford so we can recommend sample tyres?

TeflonTom · 26-01-2007, 12:10

i'd quite like to try nankang ns2 tyres but everybody assures me they are rubbish..... i might give em a go and make my own opinion

Liverpool-Lad · 26-01-2007, 14:01

Well its upto you, but if you drive anything remotely powerful, dont bother. For budget performance tyres Id choose Falken FK-452s

skodaling along · 26-01-2007, 14:51

I drive a 2.0 TDI mk2.... cheers for any recommendations its just a thought

Ill have a look for other reviews of Falken FK-452s

(tyre size 225/45/17s)

Cheers

Andy

Liverpool-Lad · 26-01-2007, 15:04

I guess it depends what style of driving you prefer, for the high speed stuff and the best grip something like Eagle F1s or Toyo T1-S are only around £73 inc post.

Me-109 · 30-01-2007, 08:57

I have a pair on the front of my 1.8t. The dealer fitted them as part of the purchase deal. They look 'aggressive' enough to cope with rain whilst still having a good amount of rubber present.

I've been surprised at how good they are actually. They can spin up in current cold conditions. but so far I've not had any instances of slip or understeer when cornering. I've done about 4K with them so far and can't say they look particularly worn.

Indeed I'm so impressed I've just had the rears swapped, though I ended up with V-rated 535s, rather than the same 595s as the front. £50 each fitted, slightly better than the £190 - £206 that I was quoted for a pair of Pirelli, Michelin, Dunlop, Continental tyres. Grip hasn't really been a problem with these; ok mileage may be less (may not be) but the cost is spread out more.

I don't do track days so I'm not looking for ultimate grip. I do do quite a few miles annually so tyre life is a consideration. Perhaps, like you, I just want something reasonable at reasonable money....... and these tyres are fine.

skodaling along · 30-01-2007, 23:27

cheers for the review Me-109

much appriciated! Hope theyre as good for me as you ....hope to get them in next few days before my trip south

Cheers

Andy

Wardy · 30-01-2007, 23:32

Have a gander at Kumho Escta KU-31 too - very good for the price

EDIT: £61.30 at MyTyres

Steve

ninja_alex · 31-01-2007, 21:50

On the Fabia, i've had about 10-12 pairs of tyres, 6 or 7 or which i hvae had the federals, they;re very good for the price with a very large rim protector. Be aware they seem very wide for the size quoted, a 205 is wider than the 215 yokohamas i had.

Alex

skodaling along · 06-02-2007, 21:02

Ok decided to go for them..... so now rolling on SS595.....Initial 80miles pretty good esp considering the -6 temp this morning!! Seemed better than the toyos!! See how they go....

skodaling along · 06-03-2007, 20:35

Well 1000+ on the tyres and very chuffed so far! Grip pretty good and if does slip its stable and predictable... if they last as well as i think they will im getting 2 for the back too!! still very impressed

-stevem- · 13-03-2007, 23:59

Evening,

not where I expected to make the first post ( wife has just put in an order for a vRS SE and I was browsing for stuff to look out for)

I've run Fed595's for 10k+ on my modded JDM Forester ( currently running 260/260 ) including a number of laps of the 'ring . They've been spot on apart from the road noise. I picked them after they were recommended by a number of subaru guys I know in Singapore and replaced a set of T1-S's.

Highly underrated , especially in wet conditions. Slightly squirmy when very new in the dry due to the depth of the blocks.

HTH

Steve

niallyp · 14-03-2007, 19:34

the lads on type-r scotland rate em pretty highly as a cheaper alternative too. Most of them i would imagine would be pretty tough on fronts...

calderscot · 18-03-2007, 21:17

Here is a good website to compare tyres. You can choose from budget to top brand and compare performance in all conditions via a link on the page.

Tyres for PASSENGER CARs very cheap, bargains, have a look and save

150HP&counting · 19-03-2007, 08:19

Oh Cool - glad i've seen this thread as i was just looking at getting a pair of these - and wasnt sure with not having heard of them before.

Is £58 each not including fitting a fair price then? Thats on my tyres.
Speed rating W, in 225/40 sizing.

cheers
lee

-stevem- · 19-03-2007, 11:12

I got mine from camskill as I recall...

FEDERAL TYRES / CAR / FEDERAL SS595 - SUPER STEEL - FEDERAL SS 595 - - Car Tyres - MPV Tyres - People Carrier Tyres -

Steve

25-01-2007, 15:15	#1
skodaling along Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Considering getting these for my Skoda octavia 2 tdi? Anyone got experaince of these? Cheers Andy __________________ Skoda 140BHP TDI ELEGANCE

25-01-2007, 23:31	#2
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them What size tyres are you looking at? Id certainly want a decent brand name at least...cant say much for Federal. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

26-01-2007, 08:45	#3
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,927 Thanks: 43 Thanked 200 Times in 173 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them they are just cheapy tyres, not the best in the world i'm afraid __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

26-01-2007, 10:09	#4
skodaling along Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them i know theyre cheapy but then so were my Toyo T1s when they came out and were good! Got Toyo T1rs @ the moment and theyre wearing pretty fast so not that impressed....Sometimes wonder if the "brand" is pumping up the prices __________________ Skoda 140BHP TDI ELEGANCE

26-01-2007, 12:04	#5
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them I guess you pay for that with added grip. What size and price can you afford so we can recommend sample tyres? __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

26-01-2007, 12:10	#6
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,927 Thanks: 43 Thanked 200 Times in 173 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them i'd quite like to try nankang ns2 tyres but everybody assures me they are rubbish..... i might give em a go and make my own opinion __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

26-01-2007, 14:01	#7
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Well its upto you, but if you drive anything remotely powerful, dont bother. For budget performance tyres Id choose Falken FK-452s __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

26-01-2007, 14:51	#8
skodaling along Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them I drive a 2.0 TDI mk2.... cheers for any recommendations its just a thought Ill have a look for other reviews of Falken FK-452s (tyre size 225/45/17s) Cheers Andy __________________ Skoda 140BHP TDI ELEGANCE

26-01-2007, 15:04	#9
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them I guess it depends what style of driving you prefer, for the high speed stuff and the best grip something like Eagle F1s or Toyo T1-S are only around £73 inc post. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

30-01-2007, 08:57	#10
Me-109 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stockton, Leatherhead Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them I have a pair on the front of my 1.8t. The dealer fitted them as part of the purchase deal. They look 'aggressive' enough to cope with rain whilst still having a good amount of rubber present. I've been surprised at how good they are actually. They can spin up in current cold conditions. but so far I've not had any instances of slip or understeer when cornering. I've done about 4K with them so far and can't say they look particularly worn. Indeed I'm so impressed I've just had the rears swapped, though I ended up with V-rated 535s, rather than the same 595s as the front. £50 each fitted, slightly better than the £190 - £206 that I was quoted for a pair of Pirelli, Michelin, Dunlop, Continental tyres. Grip hasn't really been a problem with these; ok mileage may be less (may not be) but the cost is spread out more. I don't do track days so I'm not looking for ultimate grip. I do do quite a few miles annually so tyre life is a consideration. Perhaps, like you, I just want something reasonable at reasonable money....... and these tyres are fine.

30-01-2007, 23:27	#11
skodaling along Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them cheers for the review Me-109 much appriciated! Hope theyre as good for me as you ....hope to get them in next few days before my trip south Cheers Andy __________________ Skoda 140BHP TDI ELEGANCE

30-01-2007, 23:32	#12
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 298 Times in 286 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Have a gander at Kumho Escta KU-31 too - very good for the price EDIT: £61.30 at MyTyres Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae Last edited by Wardy; 30-01-2007 at 23:35. Reason: Added KU-31 price...

31-01-2007, 21:50	#13
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them On the Fabia, i've had about 10-12 pairs of tyres, 6 or 7 or which i hvae had the federals, they;re very good for the price with a very large rim protector. Be aware they seem very wide for the size quoted, a 205 is wider than the 215 yokohamas i had. Alex

06-02-2007, 21:02	#14
skodaling along Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Ok decided to go for them..... so now rolling on SS595.....Initial 80miles pretty good esp considering the -6 temp this morning!! Seemed better than the toyos!! See how they go.... __________________ Skoda 140BHP TDI ELEGANCE

06-03-2007, 20:35	#15
skodaling along Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Well 1000+ on the tyres and very chuffed so far! Grip pretty good and if does slip its stable and predictable... if they last as well as i think they will im getting 2 for the back too!! still very impressed __________________ Skoda 140BHP TDI ELEGANCE

13-03-2007, 23:59	#16
-stevem- Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Evening, not where I expected to make the first post ( wife has just put in an order for a vRS SE and I was browsing for stuff to look out for) I've run Fed595's for 10k+ on my modded JDM Forester ( currently running 260/260 ) including a number of laps of the 'ring . They've been spot on apart from the road noise. I picked them after they were recommended by a number of subaru guys I know in Singapore and replaced a set of T1-S's. Highly underrated , especially in wet conditions. Slightly squirmy when very new in the dry due to the depth of the blocks. HTH Steve Last edited by -stevem-; 14-03-2007 at 00:00.

14-03-2007, 19:34	#17
niallyp Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sleaford, Lincs Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them the lads on type-r scotland rate em pretty highly as a cheaper alternative too. Most of them i would imagine would be pretty tough on fronts...

18-03-2007, 21:17	#18
calderscot Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 33 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Here is a good website to compare tyres. You can choose from budget to top brand and compare performance in all conditions via a link on the page. Tyres for PASSENGER CARs very cheap, bargains, have a look and save

19-03-2007, 08:19	#19
150HP&counting Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 793 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them Oh Cool - glad i've seen this thread as i was just looking at getting a pair of these - and wasnt sure with not having heard of them before. Is £58 each not including fitting a fair price then? Thats on my tyres. Speed rating W, in 225/40 sizing. cheers lee __________________ Blk Magic Octy (Not quite a VRS) L&K,Climate,Heated leather,Cruise,Xenons,Clifford G5 w/Proximity (Cat1&2), DiskLok (Cat 3) MODS(so far): Custom Code Phase II JBS-Forge-007P DV, Forge/Samco TIP, 18" Ace 205's, ABD/JBS CAI (*Wooosh), Audi TT 312mm Brakes PLANNED: Full Miltek Exhaust, FMIC, and then More Custom Code Tweaking by James

19-03-2007, 11:12	#20
-stevem- Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: federal ss595 tyres... anyone got them I got mine from camskill as I recall... FEDERAL TYRES / CAR / FEDERAL SS595 - SUPER STEEL - FEDERAL SS 595 - - Car Tyres - MPV Tyres - People Carrier Tyres - Steve

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