Some tyre help?

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire
    #1
    Right i have just spent an hour trawling through threads i found on a search and i didnt really find what i wanted to know.

    I need 2 tyres for the front of my car, and im un-decided on what to go for. Im abit skint so money is a major factor. The likes of 888's etc are not what im after its 99% road use that im using them for, however i do want something that feels better than previous ones ive used:

    Toyo T1R's - Thought they were 'Ok' in the dry terrible in the wet.
    Avon ZV3's - Not really any plus points in the dry or wet.
    Toyo proxes 4 - Felt the good in the dry but again not very good in the wet.
    Kumho KU31 - Terrible all round
    Nankang NS2 - Terrible all round

    Also any help on the best place to buy them would be a good shout too aside from camskill & black circles
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Uxbridge Posts: 247 Renault 19 Mk1 Clio Mk5 fiesta zetec s Mk2 sax
    #2
    Part worns. Rince them out while you save up


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  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #3
    Rainsport 2's
    Toyo CF1's
    Federal RSR's
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander
    #4
    Interesting you find Kumhos terrible. You're the only person I have seen who doesn't like them.

    I've never had an issue with mine
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Middlesbough Posts: 239 Ep3 Type R
    #5
    I've got rainsport 2's on the rear and i highly reccomend them. Much better than my previous set (eagle f1's) They pop up on camskill suprisingly cheap now and then.
    £52 at the moment however.
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Viper View Post
    Interesting you find Kumhos terrible. You're the only person I have seen who doesn't like them.

    I've never had an issue with mine
    +1


    Not to mention auto bild rating them higher than michelins.
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Down't road from Sheffield Posts: 4641 Was:16v 106 XS ..... Now: Import 1.8 MX5
    #7
    Uniroyal Rainsport 2s.

    T1R grip in the dry, astonishing levels of grip in the wet, and the same price as T1Rs, give or take a couple of quid.



    Oh, and I too, am surprised at your dislike of KU31s, I loved mine.


    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mochachino View Post
    Federal RSR's
    He's looking for relatively cheap tyres. RS-Rs aren't in that range IMO. On a side note, how long you had a PS13?!?!?
  8. Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180
    #8
    Everybody i know gets on with those Kumho's, always seem reasonably priced as well. I can see where you are coming from with the Proxes T1r's , i never really got on with them, awful in the wet and wore very quickly on the shoulders. It's going to be another vote for Rainsport 2's from me, i get on with them really well, and as you'd expect they are great in the wet as well as the dry! Seem to be wearing well too. Hankook V12 evo is a great tyre as well imo. Not sure on prices though.
  9. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Moscow Posts: 145 Saxo VTS mk2
    #9
    imo the best tire for saxo - Michelin PE2

    1. It has the correct 195/45 15 size
    2. It very comfy and silent enough
    3. Tread wear life is excellent, probably the best! (it might even compensate the price)
    4. It has tons of grip both dry and wet
    5. Forgiving and easy to control if you drive really hard

    PS personally I seriously don`t like the idea of using different tires on different axles

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tom5190 View Post
    Right i have just spent an hour trawling through threads i found on a search and i didnt really find what i wanted to know.

    I need 2 tyres for the front of my car, and im un-decided on what to go for. Im abit skint so money is a major factor. The likes of 888's etc are not what im after its 99% road use that im using them for, however i do want something that feels better than previous ones ive used:

    Toyo T1R's - Thought they were 'Ok' in the dry terrible in the wet.
    Avon ZV3's - Not really any plus points in the dry or wet.
    Toyo proxes 4 - Felt the good in the dry but again not very good in the wet.
    Kumho KU31 - Terrible all round
    Nankang NS2 - Terrible all round

    Also any help on the best place to buy them would be a good shout too aside from camskill & black circles
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Scottish Borders Posts: 110 2000 Furio 1.4 2002 Corsa 1.0 2002 Corsa 1.0 20
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Igorbio View Post
    imo the best tire for saxo - Michelin PE2

    1. It has the correct 195/45 15 size
    2. It very comfy and silent enough
    3. Tread wear life is excellent, probably the best! (it might even compensate the price)
    4. It has tons of grip both dry and wet
    5. Forgiving and easy to control if you drive really hard

    PS personally I seriously don`t like the idea of using different tires on different axles
    What sort of price range are the michelins?
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by titchster View Post
    He's looking for relatively cheap tyres. RS-Rs aren't in that range IMO. On a side note, how long you had a PS13?!?!?
    £55 for RSRs!

    Havent got PS13, wish I did though lol
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire
    #12
    Im looking anything cheaper than £60-70 a tyre to be honest so whats been said is helpful thanks ill have a look at whats available at what price
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Down't road from Sheffield Posts: 4641 Was:16v 106 XS ..... Now: Import 1.8 MX5
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mochachino View Post
    £55 for RSRs!

    Havent got PS13, wish I did though lol
    Where?!!?

    Why's your car list thingymabob say you have?
  14. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by titchster View Post
    Where?!!?

    Why's your car list thingymabob say you have?
    http://www.racecarnewmedia.com/bmtr/news.asp?NewsID=45

    & I got confused and thought it was my dream cars list
  15. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport
    #15
    When you've made your mind up have a look on www.event-tyres.co.uk I've just ordered a set off there and the prices are really competitive, and they come to your door!

    Toyo RSR's are pretty good if you're willing to spend a tad extra.
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Northampton Posts: 265 Impreza p1, skyline r33gtst , saxo vts mk2
    #16
    id just part worn it until i saved for the decent stuff mate
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JoshB View Post
    When you've made your mind up have a look on www.event-tyres.co.uk I've just ordered a set off there and the prices are really competitive, and they come to your door!

    Toyo RSR's are pretty good if you're willing to spend a tad extra.
    R1R's** right?
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mochachino View Post
    R1R's** right?
    Right.
  19. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Down't road from Sheffield Posts: 4641 Was:16v 106 XS ..... Now: Import 1.8 MX5
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mochachino View Post
    http://www.racecarnewmedia.com/bmtr/news.asp?NewsID=45

    & I got confused and thought it was my dream cars list
    £65 after VAT.
  20. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by titchster View Post
    £65 after VAT.
    Still a saving of £16 each! £64 for all 4! I know id stretch my budget haha