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    Tired Tyres

    Going to put 4 new tyres on at the weekend
    these are some i am considering

    Pirelli p zero @£94.50
    goodyear gsd @£88
    kumho @ £57.50

    was recomended the Kumho as a good cheap tyre
    any thoughts?

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    P-zero's will last you around 4000 miles - avoid at all costs

    I have had Toyo Proxies on mine, not that convinced. I found Yokahama A539's to be good right until metal is showing in all weather and you would get more miles than a pirreli. But one of the best all round value tyres for me is SIMEX, they do gorgeous patterns and have that big overhang for your rim protector -

    Give my mate a call, this is his family business and tell him Andrew Murphy told you to ring, his name is Oliver Green:

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    Vredestien sportrac or ultrac 2's mate, you will never buy another tyre
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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin
    Vredestien sportrac or ultrac 2's mate, you will never buy another tyre
    J have you any more info on theres puppies, i.e. pics, prices and distributors ?

    Ta

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    My p zeros still going strong after 8k + still pleanty left on them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lance
    My p zeros still going strong after 8k + still pleanty left on them.
    Lol you must drive like its a Sunday every day
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    LOL

    But seriously, SAM needs some new boots and could really do with finding out where and how much these Vredestien sportrac or ultrac 2's are
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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin
    Vredestien sportrac or ultrac 2's mate, you will never buy another tyre
    Vredestien

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    Just treated myself to a pair of Ultracs - 215/45/R17's - Very impressive. £100 a corner though - but well worth it and the tread pattern can only be described as sexy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by dave850R
    Just treated myself to a pair of Ultracs - 215/45/R17's - Very impressive. £100 a corner though - but well worth it and the tread pattern can only be described as sexy!
    Dave can you let me know where from, I can find anyone round here that will supply
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bracer
    Dave can you let me know where from, I can find anyone round here that will supply
    Quick Fit Always used to sell Vredestien as their own branded Tyre. I always had the Snowsports on my Patrol. Brilliant Tyre,

    I've just put Goodyear Eagles on mine and they transformed the handling of the car far more than I thought possible, but they cost a fortune. They look like they are wearing better than the P6000's, but hay, what wouldn't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Markzx
    Quick Fit Always used to sell Vredestien as their own branded Tyre. I always had the Snowsports on my Patrol. Brilliant Tyre,

    I've just put Goodyear Eagles on mine and they transformed the handling of the car far more than I thought possible, but they cost a fortune. They look like they are wearing better than the P6000's, but hay, what wouldn't.
    Ta I will keep trying, as SAM now running on semi slicks
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    Had to stick with my T5 on a budget theme so went for the kumhos at £57.50 a corner..... just two corners of course, rotated the other two get another 3k from those no worries!
    used the saved money to do the wheel bearing / air leak. All running A1

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    Quote Originally Posted by fireplums
    Had to stick with my T5 on a budget theme so went for the kumhos at £57.50 a corner..... just two corners of course, rotated the other two get another 3k from those no worries!
    used the saved money to do the wheel bearing / air leak. All running A1

    Sometime thats what you have to do mate

    I cant really afford £100 each so might end up going for another pair of what I've got depending on the price
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    Quote Originally Posted by dave850R
    Longbridge Tyres will sell me a set. I can bring them with me if you want.
    Ok mate that could be a good idea, will have to check with the bank manager now thou
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