URGENT - 225/45/17 Tyres! - SEAT Cupra.net

davetherave · 23-02-2010, 11:05

Help - in need of new front tyres. Priced up a few Bridgy's @£88 ea, Dun Sportmax £99, Contis @ £102 or Nexens @ £68.

Looking at Bridgy's but are they any good for Altea? Which would you go for?

Cheers

specek · 23-02-2010, 11:53

hi
I would pick Michelin PRIMACY HP if Your budget allows.

THE_ORACLE · 23-02-2010, 14:22

Hi i got a great deal about a month ago from Event tyres for 2 P7's extra load for £160 fitted. Plus they came out to my door and did it there. Get to stay in the warm while he fits balances and takes the carcasses away BONUS

PhilOfCas · 23-02-2010, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by davetherave

Help - in need of new front tyres. Priced up a few Bridgy's @£88 ea, Dun Sportmax £99, Contis @ £102 or Nexens @ £68.

Looking at Bridgy's but are they any good for Altea? Which would you go for?

Cheers

Had Bridgestone's on mine from new, good wearing, responsive steering, grippy, but maybe a tad noisy ???, changed to Michelin PRIMACY HP's, noticeably softer/smoother quieter ride, only downside is a little hard to explain fully, but the steering response is not quite there like it was with the Bridgestone's, just as good grip, but not as sharp feeling.

Not sure if that helps at all

, just out of interest, where are those prices from ?

*Viking* · 23-02-2010, 19:04

Urgent?

Oh well. I have Michelins on mine (Primacy HP) and always found them very good for road noise and life. £89 per corner fully fitted beats the hell out of Nangkang Ditchfinders. Those are on 16" wheels mind you.

PhilOfCas · 23-02-2010, 20:58

Viking, mine were 80 quid a couple of year ago, for std 205/55/16's, that's why I ask the OP where 225/45/17's can be had for similar money, i need 2 new ones soon

*Viking* · 23-02-2010, 21:06

My local tyre fitter just a couple of hundred yards from the door does mine on the car. That's his standard price for Michelins, and his lad who does the tyre fitting is ultra careful and always happy to talk about tyres / cars while fitting 'em.

Torque wrench for tightening the wheel bolts (copper grease on 'em aswell), proper stick on weights, new valves, proper balancing, carcass disposal. But never any damage is the main reason why.

Hmm, just checked Camskill for Michelins, and they want £89.04 plus carriage just for the same Primacy HP tyres, but with V rating rather than W rating on mine.

PhilOfCas · 23-02-2010, 21:23

good point about taking care of the alloys, mine got dinked a few times last tyre change

davetherave · 23-02-2010, 21:39

Hi Phil

Prices are from a local mobile tyre service called IDS Tyres. Got my last tyres from them and found their prices and service excellent.

FR+TDI · 23-02-2010, 22:33

Had Dunlop D9000 the last few times as, for me, they last very well - 4k miles more than others I've tried. Not tried Michies tho as they are generally £100 each more!

*pdh 14a* · 23-02-2010, 22:38

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Originally Posted by FR+TDI

Had Dunlop D9000 the last few times as, for me, they last very well - 4k miles more than others I've tried. Not tried Michies tho as they are generally £100 each more!

Yep i'm on 9000's too! wearing well. and i drive it hard at times

cadman2k · 23-02-2010, 22:50

Currenly running that size tyre, Conti premium Contact 3's.
I know from previous tyres (16's with premium contact 2's) that they are known for soft compound but have found them to be excellent in wet and dry conditions (that is until they start to run low (2-3mm)
Cannot comment on how long they will last as only covered 6K on them, would envisage changing fronts by about 12K and Rears will probably last twice as long.
Got 4 for fitted balanced etc for £85+Vat a piece so thought that was a pretty good deal at the time.

PhilOfCas · 24-02-2010, 08:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by davetherave

Hi Phil

Prices are from a local mobile tyre service called IDS Tyres. Got my last tyres from them and found their prices and service excellent.

thank you, I'll look them up

*CrispDust* · 26-02-2010, 23:31

Newest Goodyear Eagle F1s aysymetrics are supposed to be the muts nuts. I have same size on my Alfa GTV and just about to get some 18" alloys with same for the Altea.......

PhilOfCas · 27-02-2010, 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrispDust

Newest Goodyear Eagle F1s aysymetrics are supposed to be the muts nuts. I have same size on my Alfa GTV and just about to get some 18" alloys with same for the Altea.......

Hi all, to save people searching, they're not available in anything less than 17"

kinjamin · 21-03-2010, 08:40

I have Avons ZV5 on mine. Seem to be running okay however, will be looking at Cooper Zeon CS6 ones. Anybody have any expereince in this tyre?

23-02-2010, 11:05	#1
davetherave Bow chicka wowwow Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Yorks Posts: 53	URGENT - 225/45/17 Tyres! Help - in need of new front tyres. Priced up a few Bridgy's @£88 ea, Dun Sportmax £99, Contis @ £102 or Nexens @ £68. Looking at Bridgy's but are they any good for Altea? Which would you go for? Cheers __________________ *06 Altea 2.0 TDI SPORT* in Tinta Black - with the most powerful mod of all - sunglasses holder! 17's, S2000, private plate, scn sticker

23-02-2010, 19:04	#5
Viking Insurance co's are crap. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Near Richmond, North Yorks Posts: 2,121	Urgent? Oh well. I have Michelins on mine (Primacy HP) and always found them very good for road noise and life. £89 per corner fully fitted beats the hell out of Nangkang Ditchfinders. Those are on 16" wheels mind you. __________________ My Sig.

23-02-2010, 20:58	#6
PhilOfCas Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The capital of Yorkshire Posts: 467	Viking, mine were 80 quid a couple of year ago, for std 205/55/16's, that's why I ask the OP where 225/45/17's can be had for similar money, i need 2 new ones soon __________________ '54' Altea 2.0tdi Sport 6sp

23-02-2010, 21:06	#7
Viking Insurance co's are crap. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Near Richmond, North Yorks Posts: 2,121	My local tyre fitter just a couple of hundred yards from the door does mine on the car. That's his standard price for Michelins, and his lad who does the tyre fitting is ultra careful and always happy to talk about tyres / cars while fitting 'em. Torque wrench for tightening the wheel bolts (copper grease on 'em aswell), proper stick on weights, new valves, proper balancing, carcass disposal. But never any damage is the main reason why. Hmm, just checked Camskill for Michelins, and they want £89.04 plus carriage just for the same Primacy HP tyres, but with V rating rather than W rating on mine. __________________ My Sig. Last edited by Viking; 23-02-2010 at 21:10.

23-02-2010, 21:23	#8
PhilOfCas Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The capital of Yorkshire Posts: 467	good point about taking care of the alloys, mine got dinked a few times last tyre change __________________ '54' Altea 2.0tdi Sport 6sp

23-02-2010, 11:53	#2
specek Full Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Poland--->Scotland (Edinburgh) Posts: 26	hi I would pick Michelin PRIMACY HP if Your budget allows.

23-02-2010, 14:22	#3
THE_ORACLE 07 Altea XL 170 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 12	Hi i got a great deal about a month ago from Event tyres for 2 P7's extra load for £160 fitted. Plus they came out to my door and did it there. Get to stay in the warm while he fits balances and takes the carcasses away BONUS

23-02-2010, 21:39	#9
davetherave Bow chicka wowwow Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Yorks Posts: 53	Hi Phil Prices are from a local mobile tyre service called IDS Tyres. Got my last tyres from them and found their prices and service excellent. __________________ *06 Altea 2.0 TDI SPORT* in Tinta Black - with the most powerful mod of all - sunglasses holder! 17's, S2000, private plate, scn sticker

23-02-2010, 22:33	#10
FR+TDI Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales. Posts: 272	Had Dunlop D9000 the last few times as, for me, they last very well - 4k miles more than others I've tried. Not tried Michies tho as they are generally £100 each more!

23-02-2010, 22:50	#12
cadman2k Full Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 132	Tyres Currenly running that size tyre, Conti premium Contact 3's. I know from previous tyres (16's with premium contact 2's) that they are known for soft compound but have found them to be excellent in wet and dry conditions (that is until they start to run low (2-3mm) Cannot comment on how long they will last as only covered 6K on them, would envisage changing fronts by about 12K and Rears will probably last twice as long. Got 4 for fitted balanced etc for £85+Vat a piece so thought that was a pretty good deal at the time.

26-02-2010, 23:31	#14
CrispDust Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N W Leeds Posts: 789	Newest Goodyear Eagle F1s aysymetrics are supposed to be the muts nuts. I have same size on my Alfa GTV and just about to get some 18" alloys with same for the Altea.......

21-03-2010, 08:40	#16
kinjamin Black Altea XL 170 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 169	I have Avons ZV5 on mine. Seem to be running okay however, will be looking at Cooper Zeon CS6 ones. Anybody have any expereince in this tyre?

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