Ragman Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just had a look at tyre prices Got a shock. Can anyone recommend good tyres ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes, the expensive ones. Everyone can post up.."I've got these and they're awesome", but you really do get what you pay for re rubber. PS Sincere apologies for using the word "awesome", i'm guilty of spending too much time on CCUK :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyRacer Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2. About £113 per corner fitted in 215-45/17 Z 91 XL. Probably the best tyre in the world as Calsberg would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joer Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 ive always gone with Toyo Proxes on my cars great at gripping onto the road and not bad in wet either. can get them from blackcircles.com and dont think there to pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cait Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Im sure theres an Old Poll or thread where lots of people expessed there best buys in tyres (you may have to adjust your settings in the search dept. as it may be preset for searches in the last 30 days or so but this was quite a few months ago maybe someone will search it out & put up a link ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodz Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 to be honest its all about budget and what you expect i got a cheap set £200 for all for corners, they were v loud to start with and a little loud now but grip wise they are no different to yokos that were on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I often ring round to see what part worns are available, year before last i got 4 michelins that had very little wear for £20 each fitted and balanced inc vat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsoundcraft Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Falken 452's @ about £80 each for 225 45 17. Good tyres once they bed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2. About £113 per corner fitted in 215-45/17 Z 91 XL. Probably the best tyre in the world as Calsberg would say. I've got these. Superb tyres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 ive got BF Goodrich think i payed 100 quid each fitted, had them put on about 9 months ago and still no sign of major wear, they also grip really well definitely recomend. ive always gone with Toyo Proxes i used to have these on my clio a few years back but they only used to last 6-8 months how long have yurs been lasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornet Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Currently have continental sport contact 3s on mine. Great traction but not cheap! Buy the best you can afford, especially if you like to drive hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmax7 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 best for the budget conscious are uniroyal rainsport 2's best all round tyre michelin pilot sport 3's as has been said you get what you pay for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Currently have continental sport contact 3s on mine. Great traction but not cheap! Buy the best you can afford, especially if you like to drive hard Sage advice. You seriously can't afford to scrimp on tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstring Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I can get cheap tyres, dropped some at japfest at the weekend and have to pick up the below for the boss tomorrow... 275/30 20 96Y XL £190 Continental sport contact 245/35 19 93W XL £170 Continental sport contact let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anim Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Sage advice. You seriously can't afford to scrimp on tyres. This, lots. All the braking technology in the world wont help you stop if your tyres arent gripping the road properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euan Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Unless the braking technology in question is a boat anchor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-wrap Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Expensive one's aren't ALWAYS all that. I'd HIGHLY recommend Kumho Ecsta Sport. They were on my last car...felt very progressive, held the road like glue and don't cost an arm and a leg. They also seem to receive universally awesome reviews and one German mag even rated them as tyre of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Some relevant points here and a short Vid. Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam 190 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Expensive one's aren't ALWAYS all that. I'd HIGHLY recommend Kumho Ecsta Sport. They were on my last car...felt very progressive, held the road like glue and don't cost an arm and a leg. They also seem to receive universally awesome reviews and one German mag even rated them as tyre of the year. After research these where the tyres I've just ordered...good reviews all round...and good reviews in the wet which is what I was mainly after because the ones I have on now are shocking, didn't know tyres could be so bad. There not low on tread, I'm just replacing them. Got them for £140 from ebay, 205/45/R17, just need to get them fitted. Also seen this word, progressive, alot with the tyre reviews but what does it actually mean?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anim Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Unless the braking technology in question is a boat anchor This came up in conversation lately (after more brake issues), we also figured you could get some great cornering if the corner has a lamp post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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