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dub_addicted

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tyre brand recommendation
« on: 05 May 2005, 12:49 »
Which tyre brand gives you low noise and comfort, and grip? :huh:

Offline 8vgti

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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #1 on: 05 May 2005, 13:33 »
Toyo Proxes T1-s and for a decent price too. Previously had Conti eco-contacts but not much grip, but lasted well and some Dunlop SP2000, which were also good. Currently trying some Kumho 712s, which are generally good performers, but dont inspire as much confidence as the Toyos...definitely going back to them on the next set.

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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #2 on: 05 May 2005, 14:06 »
Toyos have got a really got reputation for the price. Only quarm is that they wear faster than others supposidly

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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #3 on: 05 May 2005, 14:12 »
^ I've heard that about the Toyos but I've never had any so can't go on past experience.  :undecided: I always go for Continental's, bit pricier but I think they are worth it because at the end of the day your tyres are the only contact with the road so it's pretty significant, unless of course you roll it.  :grin:
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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #4 on: 05 May 2005, 14:43 »
BF Goodrich all the way. I wouldn't go to the lengths i went to, but you can find g-Force Profiler's in this country.

Many Goodriches are summer tyres, yet seem to outperform anything i've ever met in the wet.


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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #5 on: 05 May 2005, 15:16 »
I use toyo's, had them on for about 3k and they dont seem to be wearing any quicker than any other tyre I have used.  And the grip is good with them to

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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #6 on: 05 May 2005, 15:22 »
I use toyo's, had them on for about 3k and they dont seem to be wearing any quicker than any other tyre I have used. And the grip is good with them to

That's because you can't wheel spin a mk3 ! Oh no, I'm off again ! :wink: :laugh:
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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #7 on: 05 May 2005, 15:41 »
I use toyo's, had them on for about 3k and they dont seem to be wearing any quicker than any other tyre I have used. And the grip is good with them to

That's because you can't wheel spin a mk3 !

You can if you have GT Champiro Tyres.  In fact that's all you can do, apart from slide round corners and spin round wet roundabouts!

I've got Toyo's now and they grip brilliantly dry or wet, but mine have only lasted 6k miles on the front :shocked:  Although i think i had them underinflated for a while as the edges have worn most despite perfect wheel alignment.


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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #8 on: 05 May 2005, 17:39 »
I like my toyo's I personally haven't had them wear down to quick, they have been on for 3 year yeah I don't drive the car very much but it has been 1/4 miles etc.... on them and they are still good

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Re: tyre brand recommendation
« Reply #9 on: 05 May 2005, 17:50 »
I use toyo's, had them on for about 3k and they dont seem to be wearing any quicker than any other tyre I have used. And the grip is good with them to

That's because you can't wheel spin a mk3 ! Oh no, I'm off again ! :wink: :laugh:

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