So what brand would you guys recommend?
I have 16 inch alloys - avons on the rear 205/55/zr16
StarPerformer on the front - which I desperately want to get rid of!
Are 215's better than 205's??
So what brand would you guys recommend?
I have 16 inch alloys - avons on the rear 205/55/zr16
StarPerformer on the front - which I desperately want to get rid of!
Are 215's better than 205's??
I'm running Falkens (budget-ish) on mine, they have been quite grippy whilst wearing quickly.
It would be good to hear how Bracer is getting on with the Falkens, having fitted them to SAM a few months ago IIRC?
Alastair
I've just had 2 Avon ZZ3's fitted on standard rims for £135 ish total, at Bathwick tyres in Newbury. Goods in stock, and they even got my old locking wheel nuts of the rear wheels no probs FOC, and spotted that the tracking was >5mm out toeing out over 3mm, when should be toeing in 2.4mm.
All fixed now - and am very happy.
Much better that £110 per boot Kwik Fit wanted for P6000's
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try these guys they are the biz www.eventmobiletyres.com i really dont think you will beat there prices
Looked at these people, they are very sorry but they don't cover my area.Originally Posted by andi t5
Then i guess the east midlands is the back of beyond !
pity that steve they are excellent if anyones in the manchester area their main depot is in trafford park, well worth a phone call
Went to the local Selectatyre place and got two Vredestein Utracs on the rear. Can't remember their cost exactly but I also got a front puncture fixed and a 4 wheel laser alignment for the total of £190 so can't be bad.
I can't believe the difference the two new rears have had - much less understeer and the car is much more nimble. Well worth it.
Russ - 53 V70 T5 SE
wait till you put a set on the front!!
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I've just ordered a set of Falkens for Kinell, (rotf), 215/40/17 and they were £65 a corner fitted
take a butchers at this
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZmill-autos
That's where i am getting my next pair from £63.50 for a 225/40/18 is very cheap,But thhere's no way i am putting them on the front,That place is for premium tyres only.
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Yamaha R1 5VY,(06) 180bhp/165whp,100nm
Im , going for the Kumhos 205/50/16 , just booked in four fitted & balanced at our local ATL Tyres on Saturday for the sum of £230 all in !! If there good enough for Porsche there good enough for me.! Will let u know how we get on with um .! All the best Dicky B T5.
If you live nearby I don't think you can beat Bracknell Tyre and Battery in.....er....Bracknell.
Just put 4 new Good Year Eagles F1 GSD3s on my M Coupe. £397 fitted etc. Coupe takes fat rubber too.
Bargain.
When I track down the ideal 'R' thats where I'll be taking it for front boots.
Anyone know any cheap places for 18s or 19s.
Tyres or rims TDS? For tyres MYTYRES are the cheapest around.
Gary
V40 2.0T Sport Lux Titanium grey,(03) 133k,standard
Yamaha R1 5VY,(06) 180bhp/165whp,100nm
Interested in both, not too much choice tho is there.Originally Posted by siamblue
Hi all i have had two sets of falkens on the front. wear fairly well and grip well in the dry and wet. paid 50 a corner all in so not 2 bad. just saveing up for some new rimz now.
I recently bought 2 Pirelli P-Zero Asymetrico part worn (5mm of tread on both) front tyres for my S70R for £50! Size 205/40/R17. Beat that!
Pirelli P-Zeros were the tyres Volvo recommended and put on the 'R' range straight from the factory and I've NEVER got close to losing grip with them, tight precise handling - just what you need.
I personally think the brand / tyre you choose is almost entirely down to personal preference (and possibly cost).
Dave
Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced tyre (or 4) that is QUIET? With the lower profile and stiffer suspension tyre noise is more noticable on the T5 than my previous Volvos. 205/50 x16"
Turn the radio up more mike , www.mytres.co.ukOriginally Posted by audimadmike
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