Tyre choice

[jamesy12345]

Gents, do you have any comments/preference on the tyres below (for my S70)..

Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU39

Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun

Avon ZZ5

Toyo Proxes 4

All are in the MSA permitted tyres list (https://www.msauk.org/assets/196-210commonregulationsforpermittedtyresl-1.pdf), which is my guide in a world of confusing tyres, & are under 70 quid a corner for 205/45x17 W's or quicker. Rim size is 7.5J

[martin_r_smith]

I really rate the falken 914's. They offer exceptional wet grip and great in the dry. They were one of the only tyres capable of holding on to 300+ft/lb on my tdi a year ago when I still had 15" steels!

[jamesy12345]

I really rate the falken 914's. They offer exceptional wet grip and great in the dry. They were one of the only tyres capable of holding on to 300+ft/lb on my tdi a year ago when I still had 15" steels!

I like Falkens also. Yosser's old S70R is now mine, & it seems to have a fair amount of torque! Like a 5 GT Turbo when the boost arrives...plenty of torque steer

[jamesy12345]

Good morning

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[t5 pete]

I've used
Uni royal rain sport
Kumho ku39
Mitchell pilot sports

All have been great

[LeeT5]

Gents, do you have any comments/preference on the tyres below (for my S70)..

Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU39

Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun

Avon ZZ5

Toyo Proxes 4

All are in the MSA permitted tyres list (https://www.msauk.org/assets/196-210commonregulationsforpermittedtyresl-1.pdf), which is my guide in a world of confusing tyres, & are under 70 quid a corner for 205/45x17 W's or quicker. Rim size is 7.5J

I think you should can all of them and have a look at the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, which is also on your list! Best tyre I have ever fitted!! Much, much better than the Toyo's.

[jamesy12345]

I think you should can all of them and have a look at the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, which is also on your list! Best tyre I have ever fitted!! Much, much better than the Toyo's.

You just reminded me I had an A6 with those on, great in the wet, a hundred quid a corner though, I'll have to save up

[Shinsplintz 101]

Just to throw a random choice in try looking at Neutons (they have a website) . I've got the red R shod in them & find them plenty grippy & pretty hardwaring. NT5000's on mine at £75/corner delivered. Good luck, as everyone has an opinion on tyres.......:)

[WOODY T5]

Dunlop maxx rt's here mate spot on two

[stribo]

Part worn remoulds. ;)

[jamesy12345]

Much appreciated for comments, gents

I went with the Falkens. Got 2500 shell points for my trouble also due to an offer on Blackcircles

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Part worn remoulds. ;)

Yes you can find those at www.browncircles.com (http://www.google.co.uk)

[Spooky]

personally i swear by the Rainsports. Had the 2's on and now have the 3's awesome grip in the wet and there is a site you can get them from delivered at £60-70 each which is www.camskill.co.uk

Ordered my last 2 sets from them with no problems in the slightest.

[jamesy12345]

personally i swear by the Rainsports. Had the 2's on and now have the 3's awesome grip in the wet and there is a site you can get them from delivered at £60-70 each which is www.camskill.co.uk

Ordered my last 2 sets from them with no problems in the slightest.

I wasn't impressed by the rainsports 2s tbh...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rSkShVmE4

[Spooky]

I wasn't impressed by the rainsports 2s tbh...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rSkShVmE4

try the 3's dude... Shark Skin Technology.... although im sure there were no sharks hurt in the R&D of them ;)

[jamesy12345]

try the 3's dude... Shark Skin Technology.... although im sure there were no sharks hurt in the R&D of them ;)

hehe ok maybe next time, Falkens on the way now...will report back...

[Ettienne]

I had toyo proxies on the sonic when I bought it all nearly new but one had a bulge so I replaced it, within a month a second had a bulge to I replaced them with some budgets that had been perfect since.

[jamesy12345]

I had toyo proxies on the sonic when I bought it all nearly new but one had a bulge so I replaced it, within a month a second had a bulge to I replaced them with some budgets that had been perfect since.

I was a bit wary about cheap ones tbh, I was thinking of taking it on the track while the Renault 5 was in bits. Falken seemed decent mid range choice.

My old S70 had about 400 Nm & this R seems to have quite a bit more....450 plus?? So would be hopeless trying to grip out of a tight corner, without at least half decent sticky boots on

[Ettienne]

I was a bit wary about cheap ones tbh, I was thinking of taking it on the track while the Renault 5 was in bits. Falken seemed decent mid range choice.

My old S70 had about 400 Nm & this R seems to have quite a bit more....450 plus?? So would be hopeless trying to grip out of a tight corner, without at least half decent sticky boots on

I was more saying avoid the toyos, I fortunately don't have the traction problems, but I'd fit different tyres if I went on the track myself.

[jamesy12345]

I was more saying avoid the toyos, I fortunately don't have the traction problems, but I'd fit different tyres if I went on the track myself.

ah OK thanks....lucky bugger with your AWD

[MIKESC70T5]

Just put the Falkens fk453 on the back of mine :B_thumb:

[jamesy12345]

Just put the Falkens fk453 on the back of mine :B_thumb:

They are on the list Mike, sounds good

I've 'only' got 7.5 inches though compared to your 9!!! Mind you, my Renault has 9J minilites on the back - using Yoko A022 on that....

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[MIKESC70T5]

Great all round tyre in my opinion, still have the 452's on the front. I paid £270 fitted for two 255/35/19's so great value for money to.