North East Subaru Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.



 
HomeLatest imagesRegisterLog in
NESF- the award winning and largest club stand for the 3rd year running @ NBO- well done everyone that attended.
Latest topics
» My classic
Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 11 Jan - 11:21 by keffer

» R.I.P Gipa
Tyre Recommendations EmptyMon 9 Dec - 18:34 by maca

» Blobeye wrx
Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 29 Apr - 22:21 by Mat1985

» Forum has gone down hill
Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 25 Mar - 8:12 by wrx/uk/ppp

» I'm back...
Tyre Recommendations EmptyTue 31 Jan - 21:44 by ConnorJ

» How many people are currently coming on here?
Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 21 Jan - 15:04 by phil555

» Best place for mot
Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 13 Jan - 15:30 by maca

» another new/old member
Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 13 Jan - 15:23 by maca

» Pink injectors
Tyre Recommendations EmptySun 16 Oct - 23:01 by EJ22 GAV

Search
 
 

Display results as :
 
Rechercher Advanced Search
March 2024
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
CalendarCalendar
BBC News

 

 Tyre Recommendations

Go down 
+6
StickT
Aaron_p85
Launch Graphics
atwrx
Andy Kindon
kgt
10 posters
AuthorMessage
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 7:46

OK, I'll hold my hands up, apparently the 1.3mm of tread left on the factory fitted Dunlop SP tyres is a bit marginal.

Ive taken a look on Black Circles and it recommends the following :

Dunlop SP's (again......er, no thank you)

Falken Ziex ZE-914
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K120
Yokohama Advan Sport V105S
Conti Sport Contact 5
Pirelli P Zero
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric2
Toyo T1 Sport

And a few others.

Any faves in the list above ?

Any other sites I should be perusing ?

My vital statistics are : 245/40 R18 93W adn my budget is £150 a corner (fitted)

Back to top Go down
Guest
Guest




Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 8:08

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Best Tyre hands down - wet grip amazing £119 per corner delivered free at Oponeo

or Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Back to top Go down
Andy Kindon




Posts : 1872
Join date : 2010-03-18
Age : 48
Location : Unit 10 Stella gill, Cheste-le-street

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 8:16

agree, goodyear f1 or Michelin pilot are about the best you can get as an all round road tyre, if your willing to spend £150 a corner then if it was me id be getting either of these
Back to top Go down
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 8:18

Thanks AK, I thought you were going to say wrap them in candy floss coz you drive like a fanny lol!

So thanks for the votes of confidence lads, bearing in mind you all know the only time my car goes sideways is when Ive parked it badly Laughing
Back to top Go down
Guest
Guest




Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 8:22

Andy Kindon wrote:
agree, goodyear f1 or Michelin pilot are about the best you can get as an all round road tyre, if your willing to spend £150 a corner then if it was me id be getting either of these

Have you wet the bed son, up this early? ROFL ROFL Tyre Recommendations 1059682899
Back to top Go down
Andy Kindon




Posts : 1872
Join date : 2010-03-18
Age : 48
Location : Unit 10 Stella gill, Cheste-le-street

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 8:26

Marietto wrote:
Andy Kindon wrote:
agree, goodyear f1 or Michelin pilot are about the best you can get as an all round road tyre, if your willing to spend £150 a corner then if it was me id be getting either of these

Have you wet the bed son, up this early? ROFL ROFL Tyre Recommendations 1059682899

Fight Fight lol!
Back to top Go down
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 8:34

He'll be out bargain hunting Mario, he think its Black (pudding) Friday.
Back to top Go down
atwrx

atwrx


Posts : 1359
Join date : 2011-01-10
Age : 40
Location : Looking over Mario's hedge

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 11:04

Yokahama Advan AD08R
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Back to top Go down
Andy Kindon




Posts : 1872
Join date : 2010-03-18
Age : 48
Location : Unit 10 Stella gill, Cheste-le-street

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 11:22

kgt wrote:
He'll be out bargain hunting Mario, he think its Black (pudding) Friday.

lol! that sounds like a good day Very Happy
Back to top Go down
Launch Graphics




Posts : 242
Join date : 2013-07-11
Age : 38
Location : AKA Yellowperil Launch graphics

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 17:31

I had pilot sports on my hawkeye and they were terrible!!!! I replaced them with a set of BF Goodrich geforce profilers and they were excellent! Bargain too from car tyre world in tudhoe. I'd highly recommend them. From experience, the Toyos dont last very long at all and the falkens werent brilliant either imo.
Back to top Go down
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 18:00

I had Toyo T1-R's on the Blob and they were great in my eyes and many other peoples for that matter, then they got discontinued. Seems to be a lot of love for the Eagle F1 and the Michelins, but willing to consider others. Anything will be better than the Dunlop SP Sport 600 that are fitted. They are described as an extreme summer tyre and not recommended for the cold weather - no kidding.
They are terrible in the wet and cold and tram line the slightest encouragement in the road something rotten. Might be great on a nice smooth warm track but not for 6 months of the year on typical uk roads. Will be glad to see the back of them, I genuinely believe they contributed to my initial dislike of the car, but I've learned to tolerate them.
Back to top Go down
Aaron_p85

Aaron_p85


Posts : 188
Join date : 2014-11-29
Age : 38
Location : South Shields

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyFri 19 Dec - 19:48

I've just prelaced my worn Toyo Proxies 4s with Dunlop SP Sports TTs..... much better, sidewall is rock solid which is good for me on stretched tyres!
Back to top Go down
StickT

StickT


Posts : 2607
Join date : 2012-07-26

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 20 Dec - 17:19

I like the Dunlop SP sports, i found them quite goodon road.
 
The Goodyear eagles assemet are ver nice tyres. Whom's fitting them for you ?
Back to top Go down
keffer

keffer


Posts : 3431
Join date : 2010-03-12
Age : 33
Location : Belgium

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 20 Dec - 17:29

i got dunlop sportmax rt and believe me they grip in when its wed
but they are a bit pricey at around 235€ a tyre
Back to top Go down
Aaron_p85

Aaron_p85


Posts : 188
Join date : 2014-11-29
Age : 38
Location : South Shields

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 20 Dec - 17:41

ouch!
225/40/18 RTs are less than 100 sterling!
Back to top Go down
keffer

keffer


Posts : 3431
Join date : 2010-03-12
Age : 33
Location : Belgium

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySat 20 Dec - 18:24

i got 235/40 R 18
Back to top Go down
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySun 21 Dec - 14:20

StickT wrote:
I like the Dunlop SP sports, i found them quite goodon road.
 
The Goodyear eagles assemet are ver nice tyres. Whom's fitting them for you ?

Hadn't thought about it Stick, probably Scoobycarl as he's nearby but haven't been in touch with him yet. Need to get Xmas out of the way first and car won't be going anywhere unless there is a turnout for Croft on 28th

Back to top Go down
andybish

andybish


Posts : 1249
Join date : 2012-02-25
Age : 43
Location : billingham

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySun 21 Dec - 17:12

agree with stick and mario goodyear eagle f1s awsome tyre i have them on my car and i rekon ive been known to test a tyre to its limits
Back to top Go down
Tizer




Posts : 565
Join date : 2012-05-27
Age : 37
Location : Northumberland

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySun 21 Dec - 17:42

I ran good year F1's on my hawk as well. Excellent tyre.
Back to top Go down
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySun 21 Dec - 21:35

Looks like the Eagle F1 then. Next question is what's the diff between the 93Y and 97XL ratings I keep seeing. Various tyres swap around the prices. Best I've seen so far is £115 delivered (93Y)
Back to top Go down
Guest
Guest




Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptySun 21 Dec - 22:06

kgt wrote:
Looks like the Eagle F1 then. Next question is what's the diff between the 93Y and 97XL ratings I keep seeing. Various tyres swap around the prices. Best I've seen so far is £115 delivered (93Y)

Keith all you have to remember is that for insurance purposes you must match or better the spec of your OEM tyre. The higher the better. Y is the speed rating (186mph+) W is up to 168mph. XL just means extra load.

Load rating index is the load each tyre can handle - 93 is 650kg, 97 is 730kg and so on

Look at your handbook and it will tell you the recommended spec of your tyre - if it is 93W then any tyre with a greater number or speed rating will be fine - e.g. 93Y or 97Y, etc
Back to top Go down
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyTue 6 Jan - 7:58

Just a follow up on this chaps. First off many thanks for the recommendations  cheers . Ive now got a list of product that I shoudl be able to trust and can actually source for around £120 per corner.

On the way home the other day I called in to see Scoobycarl ref fitting any purchase I made and he took a look at the car whilst I was there.

Apparently the car would not be an MOT failure, contrary to what I was told by the dealership and has plenty of tread, even at the edges. Carl pointed out that I was no where near any of the tyre wear indicators, infact had a good 2-3mm above them in most places.

His technical verdict was easy to understand - "they trying to have your pants down there mate".

That said, I still think the tryes are shite and will be asking someone in the vicinity to take the car for a spin to get their opinion. But most importantly I'm legal, which is a weight off my mind as like most folks, I dont have £500 odd notes just lying about at the moment Laughing
Back to top Go down
maca

maca


Posts : 3232
Join date : 2010-05-30
Age : 40
Location : Easington Lane

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyTue 6 Jan - 19:32

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric2! Ive got them on mine and they are very very good!
Back to top Go down
StickT

StickT


Posts : 2607
Join date : 2012-07-26

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyTue 6 Jan - 20:36

Minimum and legal tread is 1.6mm on centre 3/4, inside can be scrubbed off bald aslong as no cords are exposed. I can fit tyres up if your stuck for fitting,
Back to top Go down
kgt
Admin
kgt


Posts : 4785
Join date : 2010-03-22
Age : 105
Location : Bishop Aukward

Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations EmptyWed 7 Jan - 8:03

Cheers for the advice and the offer Stick, Carl was explaining something similar. He just laughed when I told him the garage had said they were illegal. I was pretty sure they were ok, but it was nice to get a 2nd opinion from someone who knows his onions.

That said, they'll still be coming off probably long before they are worn out as I just dont like them on the car and I do think it spoils the ride, but I'll get a 2nd opinion on that too before long.

Back to top Go down
Sponsored content





Tyre Recommendations Empty
PostSubject: Re: Tyre Recommendations   Tyre Recommendations Empty

Back to top Go down
 
Tyre Recommendations
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» Recommendations please
» Any recommendations please?
» Bodywork recommendations?
» Breakers, any recommendations?
» Brake Pad Recommendations

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
North East Subaru Forum :: General Chat-
Jump to: