Which tyres for the R

[Flatout Phil]

So I need some new tyres fairly soon on the 850 R. Currently on Pirelli P-Zero 205 45 17. I would like a consensus of opinion on what is the best replacement - I get the impression that the P-Zero is not highly rated on the 850 R.
All opinions welcomed.

[S70T5Chris]

I ran with Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's for years. They are excellent tyres on the road.

I now use Vredstein Ultrac Sessanta's, which are just superb on the road, and even very very good on the track. I wouldn't use anything else now.

[dave854]

I always used to be a P Zero man. They were brilliant on my old 850 but not quite so good on the V70 T5. Currently got Goodyear Eagle F1 225s on the front but the wear isn't that great, grip is good though. only thing I don't like about them is they look too wide for the rim (7.5") they hang over the edge a bit which means they wont fit on the back!

I have dunlop sp sports on the back which are wearing brilliantly! strangely though, they are 235s and are narrower and look better than the 225 Good years. They seem to fit the rim better if that makes any sense?

Might try some Vredstein next time but not sure which ones

Tyres are a bit of a mine field though, every one has their own opinion / preferences. If only there was a try before you buy!

[leet5r]

av got kumho ku31s on mine good wet and dry grip , about 70quid a tyre

[Flatout Phil]

I ran with Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's for years. They are excellent tyres on the road.

I now use Vredstein Ultrac Sessanta's, which are just superb on the road, and even very very good on the track. I wouldn't use anything else now.

Anyone used these people?
http://www.tyremen.co.uk/
Seem to be quite cheap on the Sessanta - although only seem to have 40 and not 45 in the 215 17 (£76)

[Alan M]

Go for 215 40 17 on the Vredestein Ultrac sessanta. They are an excellent tyre and wear resonably well. The grip is excellent and the tread pattern also looks good. They are reasonably cheap at Camskill.

[Flatout Phil]

The thing that troubles me is going to 40 profile- only because I live in pothole city and would hate to ruin either the wheel rims (or my own) on the bumpy roads in these parts. But then again the 45 are not much different. When I used my spare set of Perfo on 205/50 16, the ride was not much softer, although the steering was a good deal less sharp.

[Ed.]

Yep, agreed with the above. I've also got Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and they are excellent. I bought 215/40/17s from Camskill. Considering they are a mail order company, their packaging isn't the most impressive, (they stuck a shipping label onto each tyre and loaded them onto the van). I got the tyres a day later than expected but at least I've had no problems with the tyres themselves.

First time i used them was in the pouring rain and they gripped really well. Definitely recommended.

Ed

[hellraiser]

I'm running Yokohama Parada's spec 2 215/40/17, a very good tyre

[Volvostorm]

I'm using Falken ZE-912, they seem great, even tamed my cars liking for wheelspinning, not bad priced too, I paid £126 delivered off ebay, but other places have them.

[Storm-Troll]

I use the Falkerns.. have done for 5 years now... £60 a Tire.. long lasting.. amazing grip and probably half the price of the brand name tires that ppl pay for. well they are payin for the name i guess lol...

[Flatout Phil]

I use the Falkerns.. have done for 5 years now... £60 a Tire.. long lasting.. amazing grip and probably half the price of the brand name tires that ppl pay for. well they are payin for the name i guess lol...

Which model of Falken?

[Volvostorm]

Meant to put, the £126 I paid was for a pair of Falkens, so thats £63 each

[Flatout Phil]

Although the Falkens are a great price, the Vredestein do get a good review here http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vr...c-Sessanta.htm which is somewhat better than the Falkens :http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Falken/ZE912.htm - although at the price very good. That said, it reviews the P-Zero Assymetrico as fitted and they do best of all: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Pi...simmetrico.htm but it is only one person reviewing that one!
Arghhhhhh!

[Volvostorm]

Guess it depends on how deep your are pockets , and how short your arms are!

[Flatout Phil]

Guess it depends on how deep your are pockets , and how short your arms are!

WHatever I get will get kerbed or nailed within 100 miles!

[RT MECHANICS]

I ran Dunlop Sp sport 9090 on the Peril until i got the cut slicks was very happy with them and the grip was very good wet or dry even with a bit of boost lol

[LiamT4]

Can't stand pirellis, they'd be ok if they were half the price! Hugely overpriced imo. The yokos i had on the t4 before the pirellis were a lot better. Not long got a new tyre (bloody nail in rear tyre), i went for avon, but mainly because they are all avons and wanted to keep all the tyres exactly the same, seem ok but have nowt to compare with on a s/v70.

[dave854]

Interesting read all this! too much to choose from!

What are people running on the 7.5 comets? I've got these on my V70 but am aware that some tyres won't work, eg I have goodyear eagles on the front but they wont fit the back as they sit against the inside arch! they are 225 45 - is this the right size for the wheel?. I need a tyre that sits nicely on the rim and doesn't hang over the rim like the goodyears. the dunlops are 235 and fit ok - strange.

Thoughts please tyre change due in the next month or so and I'd like to be able to swap them front to back later too!

[Wobbly Dave]

chewed up and spat out a set of falkens in 3 months - not impressed. Vredestein Ultrac sessanta all the way for me