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Offline Colandnat

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Which tyres are best?
« on: 01 April 2013, 10:14 »
My Bridgestones are not at their best and it will soon be time to say goodbye. Question:- Do I replace with the same or go for something else, say the Michelin SuperSport. Any help from members would be much appreciated. Cheers.
« Last Edit: 01 April 2013, 12:04 by Colandnat »

Offline mkviken

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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #1 on: 01 April 2013, 10:56 »
I don't like mis matching tyres so I always rotate my wheels to wear evenly

You usually get deals on 4 tyres so its more cost effective to change 4 tyres at once.

If you only have to change say the fronts I would keep them all the same or if you need to do all 4 get something better like Goodyear eagle asymmetrical or conti SC3 or something.
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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #2 on: 01 April 2013, 12:23 »
have you tried http://www.blackcircles.com/, has ratings for noise,grip,economy etc.

Offline Mr GTD

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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #3 on: 01 April 2013, 15:22 »
Yep 2nd Ken's comments...

I run Goodyear Asymmetric 2s....which are great!
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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #4 on: 01 April 2013, 15:24 »
I recommend the goodyear f1 asymmetric2 - 225 40 r18 92yxl, asda surprisingly do the best deal on them at the minute, £123 a corner and you get them fitted at halfords, who by the way price match. If you know someone who will fit them I find camskill cheapest at £102.50, hope this helps.
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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #5 on: 01 April 2013, 15:37 »
Yep 2nd Ken's comments...

I run Goodyear Asymmetric 2s....which are great!

And another here for GYEF1A2's
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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #6 on: 01 April 2013, 18:01 »
I recommend the goodyear f1 asymmetric2 - 225 40 r18 92yxl, asda surprisingly do the best deal on them at the minute, £123 a corner and you get them fitted at halfords, who by the way price match. If you know someone who will fit them I find camskill cheapest at £102.50, hope this helps.

But would you really trust Halfords with your diamond cut wheels?
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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #7 on: 01 April 2013, 18:16 »
No cos they damaged my clio cup wheel when fitting some tyres. I wouldn't use halfords again.

Got £60 off them for cost of refurb though. No that they had any choice as I refused to pay them and I had already had my keys given back to me so was ready to just drive off without paying anything at all unless they knocked £60 off
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Offline Colandnat

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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #8 on: 01 April 2013, 18:17 »
I recommend the goodyear f1 asymmetric2 - 225 40 r18 92yxl, asda surprisingly do the best deal on them at the minute, £123 a corner and you get them fitted at halfords, who by the way price match. If you know someone who will fit them I find camskill cheapest at £102.50, hope this helps.

But would you really trust Halfords with your diamond cut wheels?

And that was my next question, who would you trust with those lovely wheels?

Offline Ess_Three

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Re: Which tyres are best?
« Reply #9 on: 01 April 2013, 20:48 »
Yep 2nd Ken's comments...

I run Goodyear Asymmetric 2s....which are great!

And another here for GYEF1A2's

And another.
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