Decent tyres!

22nd February 2008, 19:07

Alright, just looking at getting some nice grippy tyres for the summer months. Obviously not too soft, ones that I can do a decent mileage on. Any suggestions would be much apprieciated. Cheers.

22nd February 2008, 19:08

Eagle f1s

22nd February 2008, 19:11

eagle f1's or michelin exaltos or pirelli p-zero's. Don't get toyos, wear out too quick as they are made from a soft compound.

22nd February 2008, 19:18

Cheers lads, repped.

22nd February 2008, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_335

Don't get toyos, wear out too quick as they are made from a soft compound.

they're not that soft, compared to semi-slicks for example.

for 14" rims i think you'd be struggling to find a better road tyre than toyo proxes.

22nd February 2008, 19:27

hmmmm, so which would suit me best as a road tyre and value for the monies?

22nd February 2008, 19:49

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Originally Posted by ellwise69

hmmmm, so which would suit me best as a road tyre and value for the monies?

well you have to look to see what tyres are available in what size. for example, p-zero neros aren't available for a 14" rim; only P6000s which are awful tyres. toyo proxes are a good all round tyre and in 195/55/14 you won't be paying more than £50 a corner from mytyres.co.uk

yokohama and avon are good summer too tyres but i wouldn't count on them in the wet.

22nd February 2008, 19:50

can't edit yet - you'll see between 6-12k from proxes depending on how you drive.

22nd February 2008, 19:54

I think you mean 185/55/14 and bearing in mind that the michelins are about £10 dearer at 195/45/15 than the toyos and you will get more miles out of them. It obvious that the tyre wear will depend on how you drive, i know someone that went through a set of avons in 3 months because he drove like a twat, i've got kuhmo ecstas on mine at the minute and had done about 7,000 miles on them and they still have about 5-6mm left on them. Personally i wouldn't have proxes just because i think there are better tyres out there.

22nd February 2008, 20:08

I should point out that I'm rolling on standard vtr alloys, do f1's come in 185/55/14's?

22nd February 2008, 20:16

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Originally Posted by steve_335

I think you mean 185/55/14 and bearing in mind that the michelins are about £10 dearer at 195/45/15 than the toyos and you will get more miles out of them. It obvious that the tyre wear will depend on how you drive, i know someone that went through a set of avons in 3 months because he drove like a twat, i've got kuhmo ecstas on mine at the minute and had done about 7,000 miles on them and they still have about 5-6mm left on them. Personally i wouldn't have proxes just because i think there are better tyres out there.

you can't get proxes in 185/55/14 that's why i said 195/55/14. i wasn't that impressed with the michelins that were on my car when i got it tbh, i'm convinced they're not as grippy as toyos. softer tyre = more grip. it also helps if people have actually tried out the tyres themselves rather than just jumping on the bandwagon or with somethin they've read on the internet (this isn't a dig or anything, i'm just saying from all the usual tyre threads that go on)

everyone has their favourites though, what do you make of the kumhos? heard mixed opinions.

22nd February 2008, 20:18

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Originally Posted by ellwise69

I should point out that I'm rolling on standard vtr alloys, do f1's come in 185/55/14's?

185/55 and 195/55 will both fit. the first number is the tyre width (mm)

22nd February 2008, 20:20

goodyear eagles

22nd February 2008, 20:23

dunlop sports!!!

22nd February 2008, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpie

you can't get proxes in 185/55/14 that's why i said 195/55/14. i wasn't that impressed with the michelins that were on my car when i got it tbh, i'm convinced they're not as grippy as toyos. softer tyre = more grip. it also helps if people have actually tried out the tyres themselves rather than just jumping on the bandwagon or with somethin they've read on the internet (this isn't a dig or anything, i'm just saying from all the usual tyre threads that go on)

everyone has their favourites though, what do you make of the kumhos? heard mixed opinions.

I have tried them out, i work in a garage, so i have tried a majority of tyres out, whether it be on my car or taking other cars for MOT's, the toyos are more grippy, the grip is amazing, but i think they wear out to quickly. I know what you mean with people just jumping on the bandwagon, but i am speaking from experience.
The kuhmos are not too bad, they aren't the best in the wet, espec with a bit a surface water, nearly lost it on a roundabout, but in the dry had no complaints. I think i will probably get a set of paradas next, although not heard the too many great things about them, espec in wet.

22nd February 2008, 20:39

i'd be pretty pissed off if folk were trying out my tyres when i put a car in for it's mot :lol:

22nd February 2008, 21:59

if u want the best grip from a tyre then the compound will be softer an not last as long its as simple as that if u want the millage toyo prox if u want the grip an not to fussed about the millage toyo r888 are amazing

22nd February 2008, 22:28

The Eagle F1's are good in the wet and dry

22nd February 2008, 22:52

cant beat yokos

22nd February 2008, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpie

they're not that soft, compared to semi-slicks for example.

for 14" rims i think you'd be struggling to find a better road tyre than toyo proxes.

i wouldnt agree with this, my car came with toyo proxes on and i had to get 2 replaced so now have 2 on the front and 2 michelen pilot exalots on the back, and the toyos are not very grippy at all, it just slides all over yet the back end grips!

pilot exalto's all the way in my opinion!!!! im on 15inch vts rims btw

23rd February 2008, 00:02

if u want the best grip go for semi slick legal tyres toyo r888 or yoko ao48r if u want them to last for ever fit nakangs taxi tyres will last for ever but no grip ha ha

23rd February 2008, 01:23

eagle f1's all the way

23rd February 2008, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpie

i'd be pretty pissed off if folk were trying out my tyres when i put a car in for it's mot :lol:

I don't take peoples cars for rags as you think by the sounds of things. The MOT place we use is about 20 mins away from where i work so the cars have to be driven over there.