another tyre thread - 16's this time

[joolsvern]

Got standard 16's on my standard TDI 140, I believe the tyres have been on since new and now on 17K and fronts are getting near legal limit, backs have loads of life in them, question is..

should I stay with Bridestones or try some F1's bearing in mind winter is coming, I don't drive like a nutter (but I do corner fast) and I hate spending money.

 

[coggie]

Goodyear NCT5 or Efficient Grip - save you money on fuel.

I've had them on and already had 17k out of them and there's 4mm tread left.

About £60-£65 for 205/55

 

[Leonidas]

Or Falcon FQ450's
Got mine for 60 euro each and there miles(kilometres) ahead of the old pirelli P6's

 

[coggie]

I found the P6's miles behind most other tyres I've ever had.

 

[basssound]

P6's are possibly one of the worst tyres ever, had a few sets on cars i've bought, hate them with a passion.
Cheapo Nexon N6000's are where i'm at.

 

[stu666]

Hi, If you aint keen on spending money (like me) and are not fussed about brand hype try theese bad boys:

Kuhmo Ecsta Sports only £43 each

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s291p4183

I had theese back when I had my VTR and they handled well and were quite quiet on the road, also Auto Express give them a fairly good write up.

Give them a go.

 

[joolsvern]

Thanks gents, will take a look at the choices, I am willing to spend £150 (all in) if they are worth it.

 

[Sooty torques]

Just a thought - as winter is coming up and you have plenty of tread left on the rears, some say after testing various set-ups, that you'd be better off putting the new tyres on the back. Apparently part-worn on the back & new on the front = slides and poor roadholding in bad weather / rain / poor road surfaces?

Anyone else hear the same or different? BTW the scenario of poor grip was with front-wheel drive cars...

As I say, just a thought to consider.

 

[stu666]

Just a thought - as winter is coming up and you have plenty of tread left on the rears, some say after testing various set-ups, that you'd be better off putting the new tyres on the back. Apparently part-worn on the back & new on the front = slides and poor roadholding in bad weather / rain / poor road surfaces?

Anyone else hear the same or different? BTW the scenario of poor grip was with front-wheel drive cars...

As I say, just a thought to consider.

Agreed, You are correct. Michelin recommend that on front wheel drive cars that the best tread should be on the rear:

http://www.michelin.co.uk/michelinuk/en/car-4x4-van/less-worn-tyres-rear/20070314172074.html

Many people think otherwise though.

Stuart

 

[coggie]

Just a thought - as winter is coming up and you have plenty of tread left on the rears, some say after testing various set-ups, that you'd be better off putting the new tyres on the back. Apparently part-worn on the back & new on the front = slides and poor roadholding in bad weather / rain / poor road surfaces?

Anyone else hear the same or different? BTW the scenario of poor grip was with front-wheel drive cars...

As I say, just a thought to consider.

I bought a pair of tyres from kwik-fit a few years back, they recommemded the fresh rubber go on the back, so they swapped the rears over FOC.

 

[Sooty torques]

Many people think otherwise though.

Stuart

Good link.

My mum needed two new tyres on her Yaris a few weeks back and I told her to insist the new ones were put on the back... The service guys (Toyota stealers) argued that new tyres should *always* go on the front 'cos it's a front-wheel drive and said to ignore ill-thought advice by me!

 

[joolsvern]

Well my mates missus works for a Skoda dealer so might be getting a good deal on some decent tyres, he got 2 for his 18's for a little over £30 each so I am hopeful she can do me a mates rate deal

 

[joolsvern]

Hi, If you aint keen on spending money (like me) and are not fussed about brand hype try theese bad boys:

Kuhmo Ecsta Sports only £43 each

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s291p4183

I had theese back when I had my VTR and they handled well and were quite quiet on the road, also Auto Express give them a fairly good write up.

Give them a go.

Just to finsih off this thread I went for these, instead of messing about I went to local tyre place and did a deal, £105 fitted. They are on the back so can't comment too much on performance but putting my others on the front has settled the car down a lot, especailly on take off.

Just on a side while I was delivering to my local Hyundai dealer some brand new i20's had Kumho branded tyres on them in the forecourt (not that its a good thing )

 

[Knight_Rider]

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