Cheap Tyres

**MattB** · Monday 11th April 2005, 19:48

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??

**Al115** · Thursday 21st April 2005, 21:10

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

**swordy21** · Saturday 23rd April 2005, 15:44

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

**andi t5** · Wednesday 4th May 2005, 14:10

try these guys they are the biz www.eventmobiletyres.com i really dont think you will beat there prices

**steveT5** · Wednesday 4th May 2005, 14:14

Originally Posted by andi t5

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.
Then i guess the east midlands is the back of beyond !

**andi t5** · Wednesday 4th May 2005, 18:21

pity that steve they are excellent if anyones in the manchester area their main depot is in trafford park, well worth a phone call

**enrm6** · Thursday 5th May 2005, 11:14

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.

**Wobbly Dave** · Thursday 5th May 2005, 12:33

wait till you put a set on the front!!

**Justin** · Thursday 5th May 2005, 13:00

I've just ordered a set of Falkens for Kinell, (rotf), 215/40/17 and they were £65 a corner fitted

**the_elusive_flatfish** · Thursday 5th May 2005, 13:04

take a butchers at this

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZmill-autos

**siamblue** · Thursday 5th May 2005, 13:57

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.

**dicky b t5** · Thursday 5th May 2005, 17:09

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.

**woodmeister** · Thursday 7th July 2005, 14:08

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.

**TangoDeltaSierra3** · Friday 8th July 2005, 14:13

Anyone know any cheap places for 18s or 19s.

**siamblue** · Friday 8th July 2005, 16:33

Tyres or rims TDS? For tyres MYTYRES are the cheapest around.

Gary

**TangoDeltaSierra3** · Friday 8th July 2005, 18:12

Originally Posted by siamblue

Tyres or rims TDS? For tyres MYTYRES are the cheapest around.

Gary

Interested in both, not too much choice tho is there.

**fireclown** · Wednesday 27th July 2005, 17:50

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.

**DaveS60D5** · Thursday 28th July 2005, 00:11

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).

**audimadmike** · Thursday 28th July 2005, 08:31

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"

**TangoDeltaSierra3** · Thursday 28th July 2005, 10:29

Originally Posted by audimadmike

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.uk