New tyre advice

Geronimo said:
Does anyone actually do this ? :lol::lol::lol::lol:
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you have to buy law in some european countries. For 99% of driving in the UK you don't need them, until you get snow like last year then you will be very glad to hand them on. I went for quality all seasons (michelin cross climates) so I don't have to worry about them.
 


hypersonic said:
This thread has prompted me to have a rake about for 185/55 R16 tyres for the Note. The only A rated tyres are the EcoContact 6 - £80 a go; but if they last that long they might be worth a look. I do plenty of motorway travel, so the fuel savings might actually be worth the difference in price to the £45 no brands I usually stick on.
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Will be safer also.
 
Taggartis said:
This tread is a train wreck. Im pretty sure the more grip you get the less miles you get, due to friction. So if you want 25,000 miles buy the shittest cheapest tyres.


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Interesting, never thought of that. Due to my driving style I don't need performance as much as others I think.

Is there not something about the quality of the rubber used too? A cheaper one degrades quicker?
 
I've had pilot sports and p zeros etc and I can safely ( pardon the pun) say that you really do notice the difference going back to midrange tyres.

I put cheaper ones on my Golf GTD and it's been all over the place this winter and it's been milder than last.

Go for best you can afford/feel comfortable spending.
 
Hull_Mackem said:
Interesting, never thought of that. Due to my driving style I don't need performance as much as others I think.

Is there not something about the quality of the rubber used too? A cheaper one degrades quicker?
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Cheaper rubber, cheaper tyres dont last either. You get what you pay for, most brands do a performance tyre which will give you better grip and they also do a tyre designed for high miles. Unless you have a sports car or drive like a bellend then tyres like eco contact will last
 
Hull_Mackem said:
Need some 235/45 R18 tyres - car came with Bridgestone and they have only done 13000 miles so not impressed with them.

Been trying to do some research and possibly narrowed down to three:
Hankook Ventus V12Ev02, can get £124 at kwik fit with a voucher code
Vredestein Ultrac Satin £131 at black circles (never heard of this brand before today)
Lassa Driveways £87 at tyre spot.

All seem to get good reviews, even the lassa ones, but not sure if users are taking value in to account (?). I'm happy to pay a bit more as long as they last longer. I drive quite conservatively although the car is 2 litre as I tow a caravan occasionally, so I don't need grip for cornering like a racing car driver.

Anyone any experience of these brands / tyres or got any advice?
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I've bought Avon for years as they're durable with good dynamics and don't cost the earth - built in blighty too

Kumho are on offer a lot and having given them a try I would recommend them
 
Just suffered the pain of this.

Look on tyreleader.

Loads on audi messageboard raved about nankangs, id never heard of them! As 1 was the model i think.

They ask if you want delivering to home or a local fitter.

Top tip: got my alloys refurbished (rs hartlepool) at the same time so swapping 4 tyres was free.
 
What’s the best type of tyre if you regularly drive at high speeds, wheel spin when pulling away from junctions, and get a bit of drift when exiting roundabouts?

Asking for a friend.
 
MackemBob said:
What’s the best type of tyre if you regularly drive at high speeds, wheel spin when pulling away from junctions, and get a bit of drift when exiting roundabouts?

Asking for a friend.
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The 4 odd ones Ive just took off. Thought it was a bit hazardous doing roundabout sideways with the whole family in.
 
MackemBob said:
What about Michelin ones if they've been good on your other car?
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Certainly in days gone by Michelin had a reputation for being long-lasting tyres.

PTR said:
Always liked Dunlop's. Cheaper than the top-priced ones, but not cheap shite that'll explode on the motorway for no reason.

Blackcircles & mobile fitting, so I don't even have to leave the house :)
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I don't think you can buy tyres that will explode on the motorway for no reason. Maybe Hollywood tyres will, but not tyres available in UK.
 
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My preference is for Michelin. Do you have Costco membership? - they tend to do Michelin and Goodyear or Bridgestone? I always go there if I can (the Aberdeen one) for for the wife's (no) car. The service is great (quick and no overselling), prices are reasonable and when I did have a problem with one of the tyres they couldn't do enough to sort it out.

For my company car I am stuck with going to Kwik Fit - not a fan of them.
 

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