Post 712346 by MacXC60T5 on 2014-05-17 07:45:06
Need to change all tyres as discussed in another post to my Volvo S60T6 with Polestar 340bhp AWD. I want a complete new set so that they are all the same. OK so it is a bit OCD, but thats me. I have the opportunity of purchasing the following 235x40x18 tyres but not sure what current thinking is:
Existing tyres Front Evergreen (new) Rear Continental. Will sell them on eBay. I don't like mixing makes.
1. Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 W rated. (Original)
2. Pirelle P Zero Y rated.
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Y rated.
4. Dunlop Sport Max RT Y rated.
All help fully appreciated and suggestions welcomed.
Post 712347 by V70 Graham on 2014-05-17 07:57:16
Going on reviews it looks like the Michelin Pilot Sport 3's come out on top, I know they aren't on your list but a few members use these (myself included) and rate them highly.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Avon/ZV5.htm
Post 712348 by stephenevans99 on 2014-05-17 08:00:02
I run 235/40/18 Pirelli P Zero Rossos and have no reason to complain.....excellent tyres in my book.
I don't think you can wrong with any of the tyres in your shortlist.
Post 712350 by MacXC60T5 on 2014-05-17 08:09:08
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;712347]Going on reviews it looks like the Michelin Pilot Sport 3's come out on top, I know they aren't on your list but a few members use these (myself included) and rate them highly.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Avon/ZV5.htm[/QUOTE]
Yep they were on my list. Thanks for the reply. They seem to be well priced.
Post 712352 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-05-17 09:21:05
you wont beat a set of vredestein vortis!
Post 712400 by The Flying Moose on 2014-05-17 14:24:11
Spanner in the works but Good Year Eagle F1 Assymetric 2's.
Won many many awards, come fourth in the results for your size but compare the miles driven to others No1 tyre has covered 77k with 70 reviews the Eagle F1's 1.4 Million miles and 207 reviews.
I think they last well and handle well too, fitted to all our Ambulance rapid response cars.
Post 712401 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-05-17 14:40:30
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;712400]Spanner in the works but Good Year Eagle F1 Assymetric 2's.
Won many many awards, come fourth in the results for your size but compare the miles driven to others No1 tyre has covered 77k with 70 reviews the Eagle F1's 1.4 Million miles and 207 reviews.
I think they last well and handle well too, fitted to all our Ambulance rapid response cars.[/QUOTE]
vred
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Ultrac-Vorti.htm
vs eagle
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Goodyear/Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-2.htm
Post 712443 by Blackdog on 2014-05-17 17:47:10
I'm running on sportcontact 5's.
They are rubbish. Loads of road noise and sound and feel like they are slipping on low speed tight turns.
Out of your list I would go with the pilot sports. I had them on my 265 horse SAAB 95 aero and they were great. Quiet, grippy, and last well. They will be going on next time I replace the tyres.
Post 712490 by MacXC60T5 on 2014-05-17 19:52:33
[QUOTE=Blackdog;712443]I'm running on sportcontact 5's.
They are rubbish. Loads of road noise and sound and feel like they are slipping on low speed tight turns.
Out of your list I would go with the pilot sports. I had them on my 265 horse SAAB 95 aero and they were great. Quiet, grippy, and last well. They will be going on next time I replace the tyres.[/QUOTE]
Had a very good price for a set of Continental Contact 5 @ £138 each including vat and fitting. Will now get a price for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 these tyres were top of the tyre reviews.
Post 712845 by MacXC60T5 on 2014-05-19 10:21:31
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;712400]Spanner in the works but Good Year Eagle F1 Assymetric 2's.
Won many many awards, come fourth in the results for your size but compare the miles driven to others No1 tyre has covered 77k with 70 reviews the Eagle F1's 1.4 Million miles and 207 reviews.
I think they last well and handle well too, fitted to all our Ambulance rapid response cars.[/QUOTE]
Just ordered set of 4 @ £130 per tyre Goodyear F1 Assymetric 2's. Well recommended by those within the trade who suggest that they should well suit the S60T6.
Thanks chaps for the advice and help.
Post 712846 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-05-19 10:25:14
I have run Goodyear F1's on mine for last 3 years with no complaints
Post 712849 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-05-19 10:31:24
nothing wrong with the the eagle f1s.
wouldve saved almost 100 bob on the 4 if youd of went for vortis, wich imo is a better tyre ;)
Post 712852 by V70 Graham on 2014-05-19 10:36:20
I think it's another case of 'if you ask 5 people you'll get 5 different answers'
I'm sure you'll be pleased with the tyres you have chosen.
Post 713135 by MacXC60T5 on 2014-05-20 12:55:26
[QUOTE=MacV70T5;712350]Yep they were on my list. Thanks for the reply. They seem to be well priced.[/QUOTE]
Just changed my order for Goodyear's and now ordered Michelin Pilot Sport 3's a set of 4. Little bit more than the Goodyears.
Post 713136 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-05-20 13:06:19
what may have been an idea for you is get a pair of each and see whats your preference for next time.
out of the 2 my choice woudve still been the eagles. but wouldov bort the vred vortis over anything
Post 713139 by graemewelch on 2014-05-20 13:10:50
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;713136]what may have been an idea for you is get a pair of each and see whats your preference for next time.
out of the 2 my choice woudve still been the eagles. but wouldov bort the vred vortis over anything[/QUOTE]
I wouldnt do that. I like all 4 tyres to match. Miss match of tyres is my pet hate
Post 713154 by MacXC60T5 on 2014-05-20 14:24:00
[QUOTE=graemewelch;713139]I wouldnt do that. I like all 4 tyres to match. Miss match of tyres is my pet hate[/QUOTE]
Its like putting non matching coloured socks on when you get up in the morning. My pet hate too.
Post 713162 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-05-20 14:47:33
its decent advise for a tyre clueless person imo.
forking out 500 (or whatever...)on a set of tyres isnt much fun.
and you can only compare them to the ££££e nankangs or whatever crap was on it before you...
that way youd learn what tyres you like as its a very 'preference' topic
i dont think youve made a bad choice by all means!
Post 713165 by M-R-P on 2014-05-20 14:51:10
[QUOTE=MacV70T5;713154]Its like putting non matching coloured socks on when you get up in the morning. My pet hate too.[/QUOTE]
Albert Einstein used to pair his socks by comfort and fit, rather than pattern.
I do the same with bra and panties :shhh: