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Title: Best tyres
Post by: chip20 on November 18, 2009, 09:32:30 pm
Had my car in at the dealers for a wheel bearing noise.They have told me that it's the Dunlop tyres that are faulty and need replacing thats why it is making the noise.The front ones are nearly on limit but the back have plenty of tread on them but have worn uneven.What tyres would u replace them with?
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: SteveP on November 18, 2009, 09:33:29 pm
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's  :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Oli on November 18, 2009, 09:34:01 pm
Goodyear F1 assymetrico. End of!!!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: bacillus on November 18, 2009, 09:34:59 pm
Goodyear F1 assymetrico. End of!!!

^^Word...   :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: VC on November 18, 2009, 09:41:24 pm
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's  :notworthy: :notworthy:

aaalllllll day  :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Thor on November 18, 2009, 09:42:43 pm
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's  :notworthy: :notworthy:

+1 :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: chip20 on November 18, 2009, 09:45:20 pm
conti sport contact 3 no good?
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Sharman on November 18, 2009, 09:53:07 pm
Goodyear F1 assymetrico. End of!!! Again!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Vick N on November 18, 2009, 10:03:35 pm
Pirelli P Zero Nero? Yoko Parada Spec 2?  :driver:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 18, 2009, 10:05:23 pm
vredestein ultrac sessantas rock.

on a side not ive heard alot of people have had that same issue with the dunlops, usually on the rears
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: JPC on November 18, 2009, 10:19:13 pm
Conti sport contact 3s are the best tyres I've ever used. I much prefer them to both eagle f1s!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: nc35 on November 18, 2009, 10:23:19 pm
 :signLOL: :signLOL:

Everyone has their favs

But everyone hates DUNLOPS...

Got them on mine and I too thought the wheel bearings were knackered.  Even went over to see MATED30 who kindly had a test drive and confirmed the tyres and tyre pressure.  

Can't bring myself to bin some nearly new tyres, so for now living with the noise.

But, when they wear through going to get some Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas.  Everyone who has a set recommends them
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Oli on November 18, 2009, 10:24:47 pm
I had conti sport contact 2's originally on my GTI and they are possibly the worst tyre I have used. Vreds or F1s, but more so F1s for me
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: JPC on November 18, 2009, 10:24:57 pm
I had some brand new Dunlop sportmaxx on my golf when brand new... God, that was dull! Glad to see the back of them!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Oli on November 18, 2009, 10:32:45 pm
Never had dunlops, and after all the remarks, never will!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: chip20 on November 18, 2009, 10:35:14 pm
Cheers Folks.Think I will plum for the good years :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: stealthwolf on November 18, 2009, 10:37:02 pm
Also remember to do tracking or better still a full geometry setup
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: rdfcpete on November 18, 2009, 10:37:52 pm
conti sport contact 3 no good?

They're good too. My joint first choice.
Got these on the rear and Michelin PE2's on the front as I bought it like that :congrats:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Poverty on November 18, 2009, 10:40:42 pm
EVO and their result:
1) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
2) Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
3) Continental Contisport Contact 3
4) Bridgestone Potenza RE050-A
5) Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
6) Pirelli PZero Nero
7) Kumho Ecsta STP KU31
8) Dunlop Sport Maxx
9) Yokohama S.Drive

Autocar and their result:
1) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
2) Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
3) Bridgestone Potenza RE050-A
4) Continental Contisport Contact 3
5) Pirelli PZero Nero / Rosso

Autocar Videos - Autocar.co.uk (http://"http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpapers/Videos.aspx?AR=228551&Mode=B")

Tire track and their result:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
2. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
3. Continental ContiSportContact 3
4. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

Autobild and their result:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
2. Hankook ventus V12 evo
3. Pirelli P Zero Nero
4. Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
5. Contintenal Sportcontact 3
6. Michelin Pilot exalto 2
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Phil Mcavity on November 18, 2009, 10:51:51 pm
vredestein ultrac sessantas rock.

on a side not ive heard alot of people have had that same issue with the dunlops, usually on the rears

Just in the process of changing my Dunlops to Vredesteins. Awful tyres Dunlops for road rumble, worst on smooth surfaces.

For £85 a corner, you cant do better for value/performance. Good reviews aswell for Vredesteins.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: john_o on November 18, 2009, 10:56:16 pm
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's  :notworthy: :notworthy:
+1 :happy2:
+2  :happy2:

although not very cheap  :ashamed: (unless you get the from costco deal)
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Hurdy on November 19, 2009, 12:04:15 am
So far on mine I've had.....

Conti sport contact 2's...not bad, but don't last long
Conti sport contact 3's...IMO worse than the 2's
Goodyear F1 Eagle's...Very good and dry grip is superb and wet grip is good too.
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's...Very good again, IMO a little better in the wet than the Eagle's and cheaper. My local tyre dealer is selling these by the bucket load and has had nothing but praise in feedback. The only downside I've heard is that they last a little less miles than the Eagles.
TOYO R888's (GG). Phenomenal grip in the dry.....not as bad as people make out in the wet. I can't recommend them as a daily driver tyre over winter, but as a summer tyre they get my vote.....just don't expect them to last too long.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: gulfstream11 on November 19, 2009, 07:58:50 am
Just had mine in for its 20,000mile service..Dealer rang me said the front 2 tyres are worn but the rears are perfect,(der!) and do I want them replacing with Dunlops they have in stock..(£130 each btw)..I said I have Conti,s on why would I want Dunlops?.I,m only guessing on the look on his face but he sounded confused I would ask that..
Thing is I would,nt dream on having the front two or rear for that matter different than the other two.Is that just me?,does it matter?..So its Conti's for me,but when all 4 need changing going with Eagles.

Gulf
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: tony_danza on November 19, 2009, 09:18:00 am
You need to look at why they've failed...

What you'll find is the geometry is all to cock from the factory, so it scrubs the tyres in a strange way, turning them into 20p shapes and making them rumble.

£5 says the camber and toe in will be miles out on the rear and not exactly great on the front, get a 4 wheel laser alignment - or you'll be forking out for tyres sooner than you need again.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: animal on November 19, 2009, 11:07:18 am
So far on mine I've had.....

Conti sport contact 2's...not bad, but don't last long

 :smiley:

That's odd because I always found them to last ages and were very noisey. I put this down to being a harder compound. The final straw was when one deformed on the rear creating a very annoying drumming noise - deformation is apparently not uncommon with Conti Contact 2s. Switched to the Goodyears and have never looked back. The price difference between the Goodyears and Michelins is not reflected in their performance.

My only gripe with the Goodyears is they don't seem to like the cold, but then - what tyres do aside from proper winter ones? You should be driving more carefully this time of year as a matter of course.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: winrya on November 19, 2009, 12:26:40 pm
1) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
2) Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

I've tried both above and there is nothing between them, stunning tyres but I don't think I'd pay extra for the goodyears (the rim protector is much better though). Had conti 2's on it originally which were dangerous and would never buy again. I've not tried ps2's on the gti but tried them on another car and found them lethal in the wet but really sharp in the dry.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: cmdrfire on November 19, 2009, 12:40:23 pm
Pirelli P Zero Rossos (though the Neros are almost as good :) )
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt on November 19, 2009, 03:21:07 pm
vredestein ultrac sessantas rock.

on a side not ive heard alot of people have had that same issue with the dunlops, usually on the rears
Got the same & can't fault them.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: BMX on November 19, 2009, 04:55:17 pm
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's  :notworthy: :notworthy:


lovin my new Michelin Pilot Sport 2's

i had dunplops on before they were terible for straight line traction nevermind cornering!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: SteveP on November 19, 2009, 07:32:00 pm
Just a reminder The costco offer is on for a couple more days if anyone is in the market for Michelin PS2's at a good price  :wink:

Probably won't be back until Feb-March next year based on previous offers  :smiley:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 19, 2009, 07:34:54 pm
i might try out those pilot sport cups in the summer
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Frodo-anni on November 19, 2009, 09:22:03 pm
Im running conti sport 2's on the anni at the moment, been very happy with them. Time to change the fronts so its a close call between vredsteins and goodyear f1's. Id like to go with the ps2's but cant stretch to £124 a corner on camskill compared to the deals on the others at the moment.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 19, 2009, 10:48:12 pm
I swear by Michilen Pilot Sport 2s... how much are the F1s and what offers are around.  I need a pair...if they're cheap enough I'll go for the F1s...to try them out.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Frodo-anni on November 19, 2009, 10:57:45 pm
Camskill - F1's are £97.50 a corner, the PS2's have just gone up again £125 ish thats in 225/40/18 fitment.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: tony_danza on November 19, 2009, 10:59:41 pm
Having just punished a set of F1s, I've nothing bad to say about them at all - excellent tyre.

I'm on PS2s now, only thing I've noticed so far is a slightly stiffer sidewall aiding turn in. Grip is on par.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 19, 2009, 11:02:48 pm
Do the PS2s last longer?
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Frodo-anni on November 19, 2009, 11:08:47 pm
Ive heard a few reports on the uk-mkivs that they can last a bit longer, but i'll try the F1's as ive also got service due next week, so lots of pennies to spend just before crimbo.

My anni was originally on pilot sports and they did very well, first set last 19k on front, rears were about 25k i think, second set didnt last as long though  :driver: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: animal on November 20, 2009, 10:05:26 am
Having just punished a set of F1s, I've nothing bad to say about them at all - excellent tyre.

I'm on PS2s now, only thing I've noticed so far is a slightly stiffer sidewall aiding turn in. Grip is on par.

Which versions of the F1's did you have Tony? Most, if not all, of the current Assymetric range have a choice of extra-load versions with stiffer tyres walls.

Just for the record, I'm actually running GS-D3s at the moment, not Assymetrics. Reading around, the jury is out on which of the two is actually better performance-wise, although I think I'm right is saying the Assym is meant to supercede the GS-D3. The general concensus is that the Assymetric wears better but grip levels are more or less equal. I do find it quite easy to scrub out the shoulders on the GS-D3s though, so perhaps I might opt for extra load Assymetrics in future. Assymetrics are said to be quieter too which must mean they are really quiet, as compared to the awful Conti's the car came with, the GS-D3s aren't what I'd call noisey!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: tony_danza on November 20, 2009, 10:42:01 am
Having just punished a set of F1s, I've nothing bad to say about them at all - excellent tyre.

I'm on PS2s now, only thing I've noticed so far is a slightly stiffer sidewall aiding turn in. Grip is on par.

Which versions of the F1's did you have Tony? Most, if not all, of the current Assymetric range have a choice of extra-load versions with stiffer tyres walls.

Just for the record, I'm actually running GS-D3s at the moment, not Assymetrics. Reading around, the jury is out on which of the two is actually better performance-wise, although I think I'm right is saying the Assym is meant to supercede the GS-D3. The general concensus is that the Assymetric wears better but grip levels are more or less equal. I do find it quite easy to scrub out the shoulders on the GS-D3s though, so perhaps I might opt for extra load Assymetrics in future. Assymetrics are said to be quieter too which must mean they are really quiet, as compared to the awful Conti's the car came with, the GS-D3s aren't what I'd call noisey!

F1 Assym Extra Load, which replaced the GS-D3s I bought the car on, which I personally thought were toss.

They did roughly 14k, inc 2 ring trips and a few track days. They can be properly rotated which helps too. The PS2 just seems to have a stiffer sidewall, and slightly harsher ride along with them... still not as good as my PSCups mind!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 20, 2009, 10:52:26 am
I think I'll go for the F! Asyms.  Would it be ok to change just the fronts - as my rears have plenty of tread (mind you their Michelin Exaltos).

Or should I get a set of Michelin Exaltos to match.  The Exaltos are more expensive than the PS2s - why on earth is that?
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: gulfstream11 on November 20, 2009, 11:01:02 am
Ok... I now know this is just me and purely cosmetic I would,nt go for differrent brands front and rear. :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: VC on November 20, 2009, 11:03:52 am
Ok... I now know this is just me and purely cosmetic I would,nt go for differrent brands front and rear. :popcornsoda:

x2
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: animal on November 20, 2009, 11:09:54 am
Having just punished a set of F1s, I've nothing bad to say about them at all - excellent tyre.

I'm on PS2s now, only thing I've noticed so far is a slightly stiffer sidewall aiding turn in. Grip is on par.

Which versions of the F1's did you have Tony? Most, if not all, of the current Assymetric range have a choice of extra-load versions with stiffer tyres walls.

Just for the record, I'm actually running GS-D3s at the moment, not Assymetrics. Reading around, the jury is out on which of the two is actually better performance-wise, although I think I'm right is saying the Assym is meant to supercede the GS-D3. The general concensus is that the Assymetric wears better but grip levels are more or less equal. I do find it quite easy to scrub out the shoulders on the GS-D3s though, so perhaps I might opt for extra load Assymetrics in future. Assymetrics are said to be quieter too which must mean they are really quiet, as compared to the awful Conti's the car came with, the GS-D3s aren't what I'd call noisey!

F1 Assym Extra Load, which replaced the GS-D3s I bought the car on, which I personally thought were toss.

They did roughly 14k, inc 2 ring trips and a few track days. They can be properly rotated which helps too. The PS2 just seems to have a stiffer sidewall, and slightly harsher ride along with them... still not as good as my PSCups mind!


Fair-doos. GS-D3s were generally pretty highly rated, and night-and-day different to the part worn Conti's they replaced, so the Assyms and PS2's must be rather good.

Having driven a CSL on PS Cups, they are very good - they'd be a bit of handful in this weather though!

mojo, you should be ok safety-wise so long as you have the same tyres on each 'axle' although it would be preferable to have the same on each corner. Exaltos aren't bad, they're just not as high-end as PS2s. Can't comment on the pricing, perhaps Exaltos aren't as widely available in the GTi sizes. Perhaps you could srub-in the new ones on the front, move them to the back then wear out the Exaltos on the front before replacing with the same as the other set. Depends how much cash you want to blow on tyres in one go!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: cuprak1 on November 20, 2009, 11:11:59 am
a few days ago i ditched my eagle f1s and went for some FALKEN FK 452 at nearly half the price and i can say i wish i didnt waste me dosh on the goodyears for all this time
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt on November 20, 2009, 11:13:35 am
Ok... I now know this is just me and purely cosmetic I would,nt go for differrent brands front and rear. :popcornsoda:

x2
.........x3 & if you shop around you can find the Vredestein's for under a ton.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: john_o on November 20, 2009, 11:13:57 am
dont get Exaltos just to match the back, they are very poor compared to PS2's (and F1 assym I would surmise)
I have Exaltos on the back from new and they refuse to wear down  :signLOL:
Ok on the rear but truly mince when on the front.......
some would be concerned about the F/R grip bias but it suits me

matching F/R brands I can kinda see, but then you either have a matching set of good or sh*t tyres.
never allows you to move or try ever improving tyre technology as well
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt on November 20, 2009, 11:14:54 am
a few days ago i ditched my eagle f1s and went for some FALKEN FK 452 at nearly half the price and i can say i wish i didnt waste me dosh on the goodyears for all this time
.........there are some very good tyres around now for not a lot of cash.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: CarrG on November 20, 2009, 11:20:29 am
a few days ago i ditched my eagle f1s and went for some FALKEN FK 452 at nearly half the price and i can say i wish i didnt waste me dosh on the goodyears for all this time

So you really rate the Falken? Where did you get them? Any special deals? I need to change.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt on November 20, 2009, 11:28:46 am
Anybody tried the Falken ZE 912 ?. My tyres have them for just over a ton fitted.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Frodo-anni on November 20, 2009, 01:18:11 pm
Ok... I now know this is just me and purely cosmetic I would,nt go for differrent brands front and rear. :popcornsoda:

x2
.........x3 & if you shop around you can find the Vredestein's for under a ton.

Camskill, think there about £87
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 20, 2009, 02:22:20 pm
Thanks guys... so, now we have F1s, PS2, Flakens, and Vdresssxxx to consider.

Will anyone dare and put these in order of preference? :wink:

Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: DanGB on November 20, 2009, 02:26:29 pm
I swear by F1's, bet never tried the others on that list. Have you considered the PS2 are possibly are fair bit dearer into your thoughts?
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 20, 2009, 02:37:07 pm
if your after a combination of wet and dry performance, then the vredesteins IMO pip the others and are about £30+ per corner cheaper.

if your after pure dry weather performance trhen prob

1-Michelin PS2
2-F1's/vreds joint second

cant comment on the falkens

bear in mind though winter is approaching the compound in the PS2 is known for being rubbish in the cold. similar with the F1s. cant comment to much on the vreds not sure how they compare in the cold.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 20, 2009, 02:43:25 pm
its gonna be vreds for me, just got a quote of 470quid for 4 235/35/19's delivered, looking at the reviews they get, at that price I can't afford not to give them a try :smiley:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: QD MBE on November 20, 2009, 03:31:24 pm
in the short time i have had the PS2's fitted, i must say i am hugely impressed.  i got them fitted for exactly £500 all in, by my local mobile fitter.

225/40/18's 92y XL.

 :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 20, 2009, 03:37:46 pm
that price is very good fitted.

was going to say that it would be worthwhile to get the PS2s in that case over the vreds, but then noticed the vreds that gazbutS3 bought were 19" and 235, and still cheaper.

im getting Toyo R888s for the summer and havin my vreds as an all weather tyres
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: winrya on November 20, 2009, 10:21:24 pm
I wonder why the ps2's get so much praise on here?? Reviews generally place them as average or bottom half? They are quite an old tyre these days?!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 20, 2009, 10:24:34 pm
what review s ae you reading????

it is widely regarded as one of the best tyres on the market, irrelevant of how longh its been out.

the ponly place it loses out against others really is wet weather grip
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Bogwoppit on November 21, 2009, 10:18:24 am
what review s ae you reading????

it is widely regarded as one of the best tyres on the market, irrelevant of how longh its been out.

the ponly place it loses out against others really is wet weather grip

Heres a few:

AutoBild Sportscars Issue 04/2009, Michelin PS2 second from bottom:

http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AB_Sportscars_S1evo_Tire_Test_2009.pdf (http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AB_Sportscars_S1evo_Tire_Test_2009.pdf)

Auto Zeitung Issue 05/2008, Michelin PS2 comes 6th:

http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoZeitungV12evo_08.pdf (http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoZeitungV12evo_08.pdf)

AutoBild Issue 11/2008, Michelin PS2 comes 13th:

http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoBildV12evo_08.pdf (http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoBildV12evo_08.pdf)

In EVO magazine 2007 they came 5th
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: winrya on November 21, 2009, 10:41:26 am
what review s ae you reading????

it is widely regarded as one of the best tyres on the market, irrelevant of how longh its been out.

the ponly place it loses out against others really is wet weather grip

Heres a few:

AutoBild Sportscars Issue 04/2009, Michelin PS2 second from bottom:

http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AB_Sportscars_S1evo_Tire_Test_2009.pdf (http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AB_Sportscars_S1evo_Tire_Test_2009.pdf)

Auto Zeitung Issue 05/2008, Michelin PS2 comes 6th:

http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoZeitungV12evo_08.pdf (http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoZeitungV12evo_08.pdf)

AutoBild Issue 11/2008, Michelin PS2 comes 13th:

http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoBildV12evo_08.pdf (http://www.hankooktire-eu.com/fileadmin/hankook/images/tires/Test_PDFs/AutoBildV12evo_08.pdf)

In EVO magazine 2007 they came 5th

Thanks for doing the work for me :happy2:

My local tyre fitter says that they were a great tyre in their day but tyre tech moves very quickly and they are just behind the pace next to the new boys
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Bogwoppit on November 21, 2009, 10:57:27 am
Once I have worn my Goodyear asymmetrics out, I am going to try those Hankook S1's, they seem to do fairly well in the tests.
I had the Hankook V12's on my other car and they were faultless, and exceptional in the wet.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: dovejon on November 21, 2009, 11:10:49 am
I have Marangoni Mythos, not bad considering they are only budget tyres.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Bogwoppit on November 21, 2009, 11:15:49 am
Found another test which I have put through google translater, the results are at the bottom:

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.sportauto-online.de/testbericht/sommerreifentest-2009-zehn-18-zoll-reifen-der-groessen-225-40-und-255-35-im-vergleich-1190635.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhiTf1UMkcLnkjBinivoLaLVhhe0zg (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.sportauto-online.de/testbericht/sommerreifentest-2009-zehn-18-zoll-reifen-der-groessen-225-40-und-255-35-im-vergleich-1190635.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhiTf1UMkcLnkjBinivoLaLVhhe0zg)
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: winrya on November 21, 2009, 12:47:11 pm
My other half has bridgestone re50's on het cooper s and I'm a big fan of these also. They do however wear very quickly. It does seem though, Reading all the reviews that there is nothing between the top tyres?! There are tests where all these tyres are number one but also where they are well down in the ratings. I wonder whether money sways some of the tests. I'm a big believer of the evo test as it's a great magazine that tends to say what it thinks. That and the fact their test was on a gti leads me to believe the results are very appropriate for us lot
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 21, 2009, 12:50:39 pm
What do you guys think of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX TT?  I can get each on of these for £120 fitted.  Apparently, they're quiet good...  :driver:

Quick responses please as I need to decide either way today.  :driver:

P.S. Are Z rated tyres better than Y rated ones... I ask this as Z rating = 150+ mph, and Y = 186 mph, and W = 168 mph.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 21, 2009, 01:13:37 pm
Z or W, you'll never utilise the Y rated tyres.

realistically i bet there isnt much between the top few brands of tyres.  So i guess it will end up all about the deal you get for them.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 21, 2009, 01:18:52 pm
its gonna be vreds for me, just got a quote of 470quid for 4 235/35/19's delivered, looking at the reviews they get, at that price I can't afford not to give them a try :smiley:

be aware of the vreds for the first 50 miles or so as the are like ice skates until they scrub in. then the grip was superb and continued to improve.

Once I have worn my Goodyear asymmetrics out, I am going to try those Hankook S1's, they seem to do fairly well in the tests.
I had the Hankook V12's on my other car and they were faultless, and exceptional in the wet.

they are a tyre I have looked into. i just couldnt find any reviews on them at the time that wernt manufacturer biased.

Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 21, 2009, 05:25:45 pm
Well, guys I'm 550 quid lighter in the pocket!

Went for the Michelin Pilot Sport 2s all around.  Also got them inflated with nitrogen - apparently it helps with fuel consumption and tyre expansion.  I've been informed that it's lighter than air and doesn't expand under heat like normal compressed air.

Now I got to figure out how to reset the tyre pressure indicator - any suggestions?

A couple of pics taken on the mobile for everyone to see:

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Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: VC on November 21, 2009, 05:48:29 pm
for the sensor, just push and hold  :happy2:

excellent choice  :drinking: i LOVE these tyres, you will too, promise  :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: cuprak1 on November 21, 2009, 06:08:46 pm
my falkens

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Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: CarrG on November 21, 2009, 06:35:56 pm
How you finding them Wayne? Be good to get your comments? I need to change my tyres.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 21, 2009, 06:58:53 pm
ive heard aobout filling up tyres with nitrogen, but say for example you are going for a long journey and find your tyres are maybe 2-3psi lower tha  you want, ao you want to pump them up.  where do you go then. Cant say ive seen a nitrogen pump in a garage or service station. can you just mix air with it,

if so doesnt that just negate the whole point of nitrogen in the first place
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: GTIjames on November 21, 2009, 07:14:58 pm
ive heard aobout filling up tyres with nitrogen, but say for example you are going for a long journey and find your tyres are maybe 2-3psi lower tha  you want, ao you want to pump them up.  where do you go then. Cant say ive seen a nitrogen pump in a garage or service station. can you just mix air with it,

if so doesnt that just negate the whole point of nitrogen in the first place

there is no issues with topping them up with air

ive used it the last couple of times I've changed tyres, noticed it seems to retain its pressure for longer but cant be 100% sure

anyhow its £1 a tyre so hardly going to brake the bank well worth a punt
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Janner_Sy on November 21, 2009, 07:17:00 pm
fair point for 1 pound a tyre why not!!

eb=nvisaged it be =ing a bit more expensive than that
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 21, 2009, 08:43:35 pm
ive heard aobout filling up tyres with nitrogen, but say for example you are going for a long journey and find your tyres are maybe 2-3psi lower tha  you want, ao you want to pump them up.  where do you go then. Cant say ive seen a nitrogen pump in a garage or service station. can you just mix air with it,

if so doesnt that just negate the whole point of nitrogen in the first place
You can mix normal compressed air with nitrogen - but it would progressively reduce the benefits as the nitrogen content was displaced. 

Otherwise, Kwik-fit provide free top ups if purchased from them.

It's actually a mandatory requirement for aviation tyres, and also used extensively in F1... I thought it would be worth a try.  It's quite a cheap and cheerful thing to try out.

Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 21, 2009, 08:49:22 pm
Had a 20 mile or so whiz around in the new tyres...and I got to say I am hugely impressed.  And that's in the wet - and I suspect the rubbers haven't been scrubbed in properly yet, so things can only improve further.

I'm comparing this to the Michelin Pilot Exaltos I just replaced.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: SteveP on November 21, 2009, 08:56:37 pm
^^^ Give it 500 miles then you will see how good these are  :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: VC on November 21, 2009, 10:13:08 pm
indeed, been chucking it down with rain all day today and the level of grip in the corners is simply superb  :love:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on November 21, 2009, 10:22:38 pm
ive heard aobout filling up tyres with nitrogen, but say for example you are going for a long journey and find your tyres are maybe 2-3psi lower tha  you want, ao you want to pump them up.  where do you go then. Cant say ive seen a nitrogen pump in a garage or service station. can you just mix air with it,

if so doesnt that just negate the whole point of nitrogen in the first place
You can mix normal compressed air with nitrogen - but it would progressively reduce the benefits as the nitrogen content was displaced. 

Otherwise, Kwik-fit provide free top ups if purchased from them.

It's actually a mandatory requirement for aviation tyres, and also used extensively in F1... I thought it would be worth a try.  It's quite a cheap and cheerful thing to try out.



Mojo - It is mandatory in aviation tyres, mine are about the same size as a 255/70/15 and get 160psi! Temp range is +50/-50 its also an inert gas i.e. no o2 which is good if you have hot brakes
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: cuprak1 on November 22, 2009, 11:47:29 am
How you finding them Wayne? Be good to get your comments? I need to change my tyres.

So far so good, for the price they are defo worth it, quite grippy too  :driver:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: chip20 on November 24, 2009, 06:47:11 pm
Thanks for all the advice.I have gone for the goodyear f1 Assymetrico getting them on Thursday :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: bacillus on November 24, 2009, 07:04:27 pm
Thanks for all the advice.I have gone for the goodyear f1 Assymetrico getting them on Thursday :happy2:

Good choice...   :smiley:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: chip20 on November 26, 2009, 09:29:47 pm
Got the tyres today.Nice and quiet  :happy2:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 27, 2009, 06:31:53 pm
congrats - did you go for a complete set?
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: chip20 on November 27, 2009, 06:49:02 pm
Yes. All four needed replacing!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on September 27, 2010, 06:01:25 pm
Was a bit strapped for cash having just got back from a week away abroad on holiday... thought I'd give a pair of 'Marangoni Mythos' a go for 90 quid each fitted at Kwik-Fit.

It's early days...but I got to say I am pleasantly surprised for a set of mid-range tyre - even in the wet.

Some links below for those interested in more info.

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Marangoni/Mythos.htm (http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Marangoni/Mythos.htm)

http://tyre.marangoni.com/ (http://tyre.marangoni.com/)

Some additional inclusive benefits...not sure how useful they are but worth a mention:

Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Garth on September 29, 2010, 11:02:39 am
I have just replaced all 4 of my Sunew's (don't laugh) with Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetricos and they are obviously miles better but to be honest I still prefer the Pilot Sport 2's. I would have bought them again but the F1's were quite a bit cheaper and everyone was raving about them
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: cossy on September 29, 2010, 11:14:48 am
Nankang N2-2 for me £64 per corner, excellent tyre :P
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Garth on September 29, 2010, 11:18:29 am
Nankang N2-2 for me £64 per corner, excellent tyre :P
Nope, they're not! I had them on my BMW and they were utter SH1TE!
I also bought a wheel and tyre package with these on, but swapped my existing PS2's on the the new wheels and gave the Nankangs to my brother for his 320d. He was furious at the lack of grip  :surprised:
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: daz5182 on September 29, 2010, 11:26:09 am
i've got bridgestone re070 and they are amazing, awesome tyre.....
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Slickline on September 29, 2010, 11:28:22 am
I had Bridgestone RE050's on my cupra and rated them pretty highly, i have just replaced the fronts with Vredstein Ultrac Sessantas @ 17k miles. First impressions seem ok, traction is better although the bridgestones were shot and wheelspun everywhere before i replaced them. The vred's at £90 a corner seem to do the job for reasonable cash.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: cossy on September 29, 2010, 11:36:27 am
Nankang N2-2 for me £64 per corner, excellent tyre :P
Nope, they're not! I had them on my BMW and they were utter SH1TE!
I also bought a wheel and tyre package with these on, but swapped my existing PS2's on the the new wheels and gave the Nankangs to my brother for his 320d. He was furious at the lack of grip  :surprised:

think i was joking, never did enough miles to change tyres!!
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: johnboy07 on September 29, 2010, 05:33:32 pm
has anyone else ever tried uniroyal rainsport tyres. i absolutely love em and they've never let me down. awesome grip levels. am just about to buy a pair as ive only had my gti a week and it came with nankang ns2's and there shocking. no grip at all in the wet.
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: mortygttdi on September 29, 2010, 05:43:21 pm
My mate has got the uni royals on his 2 RS4's a b7 cab and b5 avant  he also has them on his saph cossie and scooby RA and also his ex police T5 and old school T5-R yes a nice selection of cars but always the same tyres he wanted to put them on his brabus K8 but apparently they don't make a 275-30-20 :rolleye:

Personally myself I'm on Toyo new tyres the proxes PX4 just running them in but can say although the side wall is a bit soft they stick like dog plop on you shoe :grin: wet or dry.

Darren
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: Garth on September 29, 2010, 05:45:52 pm
The problem I found with the Toyo Proxes that I have had in the past is that they didn't last 5 minutes. They did grip well though
Title: Re: Best tyres
Post by: johnboy07 on September 30, 2010, 07:29:40 am
yeh ive also had the t1's and the t1'r proxes and they are very good tyres, they just dont last and the uniroyals were better in the wet.