federal ss595! where to buy? feedback? reviews? - Page 6

Uncle Scotty · 04-25-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poison

I'm on the ss, not RSR. They're very good at any price, outstanding at $53/tire.

You suck.

I know.....and I'm glad ya happy with the skins

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poison · 04-26-2011, 03:42 PM

Yeah, thanks for pushing the Fed's!

bad mutha · 05-01-2011, 11:15 PM

Love my federals,for the price they can't be beat!can't wait till my rsr's get here.

ride5000 · 05-19-2011, 11:53 AM

torn between the rsr and the (formerly known as) ss.

i think i have to face the fact of the matter which is that i'm 37 with two kids and i don't track the car. plus a little extra treadwear isn't such a bad thing.

are the ss really less than $60 each???

vicious_fishes · 05-19-2011, 01:52 PM

the SS are well known to be ****house tyres.

you get what you pay for there.

the RSR however sticks like fecal matter to linen.

elohdaeh78 · 05-25-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vicious_fishes

the SS are well known to be ****house tyres.

you get what you pay for there.

the RSR however sticks like fecal matter to linen.

What are tyres?

ride5000 · 05-25-2011, 03:44 PM

ended up with 4 rsrs. should be here by the end of the week...

Uncle Scotty · 05-25-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ride5000

ended up with 4 rsrs. should be here by the end of the week...

d00000000000000000000000000000000d

FlaT FouR · 05-26-2011, 10:54 PM

Looking into getting a set of the rs-r 595's. I went through the thread and didnt see anything about road noise on these, but forgive me if someone mentioned it. Is the noise tolerable with a loud exhaust? I was also wondering how wide these run. Would I be good with a 245 on an 8.5 inch wheel? Price is looking real good on these so I hope they're a good all arounder. Thanks.

Uncle Scotty · 05-27-2011, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlaT FouR

Looking into getting a set of the rs-r 595's. I went through the thread and didnt see anything about road noise on these, but forgive me if someone mentioned it. Is the noise tolerable with a loud exhaust? I was also wondering how wide these run. Would I be good with a 245 on an 8.5 inch wheel? Price is looking real good on these so I hope they're a good all arounder. Thanks.

these tires are quite silent...as in shockingly silent if you keep toe at '0' and they dont get feather edged

here are the sizes you may find...

http://www.federaltire.com/en/images...spec595RS.html

these tires run W I D E for their stated size

you might be better off with a 235/40

FlaT FouR · 05-27-2011, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

these tires are quite silent...as in shockingly silent if you keep toe at '0' and they dont get feather edged

here are the sizes you may find...

http://www.federaltire.com/en/images...spec595RS.html

these tires run W I D E for their stated size

you might be better off with a 235/40

Yeah I figured I would have to end up running a 235. I just want to go as meaty as possible while still being functional haha. Good to hear about the road noise though, I was looking into getting the Bridgestone G-Forces but I heard they were unbearably loud so I'd rather stay away from that. This is looking like a good buy. Thanks for the input!

Uncle Scotty · 05-27-2011, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlaT FouR

Yeah I figured I would have to end up running a 235. I just want to go as meaty as possible while still being functional haha. Good to hear about the road noise though, I was looking into getting the Bridgestone G-Forces but I heard they were unbearably loud so I'd rather stay away from that. This is looking like a good buy. Thanks for the input!

do NOT buy the bfg's....no....NOT

FlaT FouR · 05-27-2011, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

do NOT buy the bfg's....no....NOT

Hahaha no worries man. They're sexy but I'm not about to put up with that kinda noise on long trips.

WRXSleeper · 05-27-2011, 09:16 AM

So are the SS595 the new budget performance tire these day? A few years ago it was the Sumitomo HTR ZIII, wondering how these compare?

poison · 05-27-2011, 01:21 PM

The SS595's are very quiet, too. Quieter than the 452's on my wife's car.

I just got aligned, what a difference a day makes! I hadn't been aligned since i put Mazdaspeed struts on a year ago, lol. So far, 2 thumbs upon ss595's.

MNGman · 05-27-2011, 01:56 PM

I picked up a set of the 595 RS-R in a 235/40/17. They are currently waiting for the next autocross in 2 weeks.
They run a little wider than a Dunlop Star Spec in a 235/40/17 but not as wide as a Star Spec in a 245/40/17.
Looking forward to giving these a try

(Price point was a purchase decider and Uncle Scotty not hating them

)

Saj5DJ · 05-27-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

these tires are quite silent...as in shockingly silent if you keep toe at '0' and they dont get feather edged

here are the sizes you may find...

http://www.federaltire.com/en/images...spec595RS.html

these tires run W I D E for their stated size

you might be better off with a 235/40

They are pretty damn quiet for an EHP tire (the RS-R's). The most surprising thing I've found with them is how utterly fantastic they are in the wet. I mean standing water, HEAVY rain wet. Just tackles it.

Found feedback and response to be better than the Star Specs too. Not sure on ultimate grip comparison, would need to run an equally worn set back to back.

I can see no 245 width in a 17" being a problem for some. 235/40/17 on an 8" is almost perfect flush, just slightly pinched.

newtothescene · 05-27-2011, 03:22 PM

Sorry to rain on your parade but I had the SS595's and yes they are great in rain and pretty good in the dry but Star Specs will kill them any day. What everyone seems to forget is the 595 is a series of tire - with the SS at the bottom fo the 595 line. I traded in my SS's for EVO595s and they are much better and are a better performance/$$ value IMO. The EVOs wear rating at 240 matches the SS but the EVO's sidewall is stiffer. They are about 10mm wider than advertised.

FlaT FouR · 05-27-2011, 05:20 PM

I know I asked this before, but would a 245 RS-R be comparable to a 255 of any other tire? Some are saying I should go with the 255 and roll the rear fender (which I dont mind doing), but I dont want it to be too wide. This is all on an 8.5 inch wheel, and I dont want the fitment to be flush and not look funky.

poison · 05-27-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtothescene

Sorry to rain on your parade but I had the SS595's and yes they are great in rain and pretty good in the dry but Star Specs will kill them any day. What everyone seems to forget is the 595 is a series of tire - with the SS at the bottom fo the 595 line. I traded in my SS's for EVO595s and they are much better and are a better performance/$$ value IMO. The EVOs wear rating at 240 matches the SS but the EVO's sidewall is stiffer. They are about 10mm wider than advertised.

Apples and oranges, it's like saying PS2's are worlds better than 452's. Uh, yeah. The RSR's would compare directly to the Star Specs.

The ss595>452 would be a more direct comparison. BTW, I would've bought EVO's, but the sizing didn't work out, and they were nearly twice as expensive.

olazy · 07-13-2011, 01:32 PM

fyi, i recently purchased a set of 245/40/18 Federal SS595 from www.onlinetires.com

despite the poor reviews i took a chance because they had the best price and they had the tires in stock. i shot emails to their customer service and received prompt emails back answering all my questions. it did take a few days to receive a tracking number but i did eventually get one. i placed my order on june 30th and received my order on july 12th. overall i had a good experience, it definitely looks like they have made some changes to the way the business is run.

MNGman · 07-14-2011, 01:21 PM

Ran a second autocross event on the rs-r. I can't say enough about these! Ran a school on Saturday, and an event on Sunday. I had a co-driver for Sunday, 16 runs total, 90 degree day. These felt the same on run 16 as on run 1. My co-driver, whom has much more experience, stated these are on the same level as the Star Specs. I tend to like them better, I like the feed back better and I feel they are more forgiving when they let go.

I think these are one of the best tires out there, regardless of price. Knowing these are almost half the price of the Star Specs, no brainer...

olazy · 07-14-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNGman

Ran a second autocross event on the rs-r. I can't say enough about these! Ran a school on Saturday, and an event on Sunday. I had a co-driver for Sunday, 16 runs total, 90 degree day. These felt the same on run 16 as on run 1. My co-driver, whom has much more experience, stated these are on the same level as the Star Specs. I tend to like them better, I like the feed back better and I feel they are more forgiving when they let go.

I think these are one of the best tires out there, regardless of price. Knowing these are almost half the price of the Star Specs, no brainer...

sorry bud, this thread is for the SS595, i believe you're looking for this one.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2114268

AtlxPat · 10-11-2011, 01:03 AM

i torn between which tire i should buy,
17x9 +43 daily driven/spirited driving
ss595 or 595rsr(235/40 or 255/40?)currently on 255/40 starspecs so i'd be worried about the rsr's runnign too wide or tall
im just worried how long the rsr's will last me

goob_os101 · 10-21-2011, 10:47 AM

I want to order a set of ss595s for my 08 Mazdaspeed3 with FD RX7 wheels (16x8)

The only sizes avaiable 215/55/16 or 245/50/16. Which would you suggest I get?

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04-26-2011, 03:42 PM	#127
poison NASIOC Supporter Member#: 37678 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC	Yeah, thanks for pushing the Fed's!

05-01-2011, 11:15 PM	#128
bad mutha NASIOC Supporter Member#: 106747 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Hotashell,Fl Vehicle: 99 RS i make plate deletes!!!	Love my federals,for the price they can't be beat!can't wait till my rsr's get here.

05-19-2011, 11:53 AM	#129
ride5000 Scooby Guru Member#: 32792 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: lincoln, ri Vehicle: 2003 GGA MBP 12.9 / 105+	torn between the rsr and the (formerly known as) ss. i think i have to face the fact of the matter which is that i'm 37 with two kids and i don't track the car. plus a little extra treadwear isn't such a bad thing. are the ss really less than $60 each???

05-19-2011, 01:52 PM	#130
vicious_fishes Scooby Specialist Member#: 158864 Join Date: Sep 2007	the SS are well known to be ****house tyres. you get what you pay for there. the RSR however sticks like fecal matter to linen.

05-25-2011, 03:44 PM	#132
ride5000 Scooby Guru Member#: 32792 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: lincoln, ri Vehicle: 2003 GGA MBP 12.9 / 105+	ended up with 4 rsrs. should be here by the end of the week...

05-26-2011, 10:54 PM	#134
FlaT FouR Scooby Newbie Member#: 185798 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island Vehicle: 2006 WRX Ltd. SGM	Looking into getting a set of the rs-r 595's. I went through the thread and didnt see anything about road noise on these, but forgive me if someone mentioned it. Is the noise tolerable with a loud exhaust? I was also wondering how wide these run. Would I be good with a 245 on an 8.5 inch wheel? Price is looking real good on these so I hope they're a good all arounder. Thanks.

05-27-2011, 09:16 AM	#139
WRXSleeper Scooby Specialist Member#: 43853 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Methuen, MA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Sedan Stg 2 Platinum Silver	So are the SS595 the new budget performance tire these day? A few years ago it was the Sumitomo HTR ZIII, wondering how these compare?

05-27-2011, 01:21 PM	#140
poison NASIOC Supporter Member#: 37678 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC	The SS595's are very quiet, too. Quieter than the 452's on my wife's car. I just got aligned, what a difference a day makes! I hadn't been aligned since i put Mazdaspeed struts on a year ago, lol. So far, 2 thumbs upon ss595's.

05-27-2011, 01:56 PM	#141
MNGman Scooby Newbie Member#: 218964 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis Metro Vehicle: 2009 WRX Rally Blue	I picked up a set of the 595 RS-R in a 235/40/17. They are currently waiting for the next autocross in 2 weeks. They run a little wider than a Dunlop Star Spec in a 235/40/17 but not as wide as a Star Spec in a 245/40/17. Looking forward to giving these a try (Price point was a purchase decider and Uncle Scotty not hating them )

05-27-2011, 03:22 PM	#143
newtothescene Scooby Specialist Member#: 222368 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Tri-Cities Vehicle: Need more seat time STX Hawkeye	Sorry to rain on your parade but I had the SS595's and yes they are great in rain and pretty good in the dry but Star Specs will kill them any day. What everyone seems to forget is the 595 is a series of tire - with the SS at the bottom fo the 595 line. I traded in my SS's for EVO595s and they are much better and are a better performance/$$ value IMO. The EVOs wear rating at 240 matches the SS but the EVO's sidewall is stiffer. They are about 10mm wider than advertised.

05-27-2011, 05:20 PM	#144
FlaT FouR Scooby Newbie Member#: 185798 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island Vehicle: 2006 WRX Ltd. SGM	I know I asked this before, but would a 245 RS-R be comparable to a 255 of any other tire? Some are saying I should go with the 255 and roll the rear fender (which I dont mind doing), but I dont want it to be too wide. This is all on an 8.5 inch wheel, and I dont want the fitment to be flush and not look funky.

07-13-2011, 01:32 PM	#146
olazy Scooby Specialist Member#: 263322 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston MA Vehicle: 2011 WRX Limited WRBP	fyi, i recently purchased a set of 245/40/18 Federal SS595 from www.onlinetires.com despite the poor reviews i took a chance because they had the best price and they had the tires in stock. i shot emails to their customer service and received prompt emails back answering all my questions. it did take a few days to receive a tracking number but i did eventually get one. i placed my order on june 30th and received my order on july 12th. overall i had a good experience, it definitely looks like they have made some changes to the way the business is run.

07-14-2011, 01:21 PM	#147
MNGman Scooby Newbie Member#: 218964 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis Metro Vehicle: 2009 WRX Rally Blue	Ran a second autocross event on the rs-r. I can't say enough about these! Ran a school on Saturday, and an event on Sunday. I had a co-driver for Sunday, 16 runs total, 90 degree day. These felt the same on run 16 as on run 1. My co-driver, whom has much more experience, stated these are on the same level as the Star Specs. I tend to like them better, I like the feed back better and I feel they are more forgiving when they let go. I think these are one of the best tires out there, regardless of price. Knowing these are almost half the price of the Star Specs, no brainer...

10-11-2011, 01:03 AM	#149
AtlxPat Scooby Specialist Member#: 135379 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Orlando, FL / Marietta, GA Vehicle: 2007 WRX Crystal Grey	i torn between which tire i should buy, 17x9 +43 daily driven/spirited driving ss595 or 595rsr(235/40 or 255/40?)currently on 255/40 starspecs so i'd be worried about the rsr's runnign too wide or tall im just worried how long the rsr's will last me

10-21-2011, 10:47 AM	#150
goob_os101 Scooby Newbie Member#: 173185 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2005 Saabaru	I want to order a set of ss595s for my 08 Mazdaspeed3 with FD RX7 wheels (16x8) The only sizes avaiable 215/55/16 or 245/50/16. Which would you suggest I get?