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Title: need new front tyres
Post by: mossy1969 on 15 May 2010, 22:49
hi there i need 2 new front tyres i do about 12000 miles a year so i want sometingg good grip wise and long lasting as well any thoughts of a particular brand ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cheers


Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: NewbieGTi on 15 May 2010, 23:25
Just had 2x Conti Sport Contact 3's fitted to mine. So far so good, grip seems ok. Not sure they would last 12k miles though  :smiley:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: nick30 on 16 May 2010, 09:41
Michelin PS3's, unbelievable grip :cool:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Steve30 on 16 May 2010, 09:50
Michelin PS3's, unbelievable grip :cool:


How much are they the new ps3?
I am going to make these my next tyre's. Got dunlops on at the moment, i know when they start to wear down they become very poor tyres. :cool:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: nick30 on 16 May 2010, 10:10
i got a few quotes cheapest i found was 137 a corner fitted, the place i used matched it and on the invoice it says 255 each then price matched! they are more than most tyres but well worth it, im expecting them to last really well too  :smiley:
 
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Steve30 on 16 May 2010, 10:12
i got a few quotes cheapest i found was 137 a corner fitted, the place i used matched it and on the invoice it says 255 each then price matched! they are more than most tyres but well worth it, im expecting them to last really well too  :smiley:
 

They do last Michys, thats what you pay for!! Is that for 18''?
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: nick30 on 16 May 2010, 10:19
yep 225/40 18  :smiley:

who need R1R's  :tongue:

Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: nick30 on 16 May 2010, 10:21
i think robern2 found somewhere slightly cheaper though 260 for the fronts.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Steve30 on 16 May 2010, 10:23
i think robern2 found somewhere slightly cheaper though 260 for the fronts.


I should be able to get them for about 140 each fitted , me thinks?? sorry about highjacking this thread!! :wink:

Hurdy is a mod nutter, but brilliant !!
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 16 May 2010, 10:53
hi there i need 2 new front tyres i do about 12000 miles a year so i want sometingg good grip wise and long lasting as well any thoughts of a particular brand ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cheers



.........please fit the new rubber on to the rear & fit the rims from the rear onto front. :cool:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Steve30 on 16 May 2010, 11:11
hi there i need 2 new front tyres i do about 12000 miles a year so i want sometingg good grip wise and long lasting as well any thoughts of a particular brand ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cheers



.........please fit the new rubber on to the rear & fit the rims from the rear onto front. :cool:


Why though? Surley new rubber on the front is better? :wink:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Steve_PD on 16 May 2010, 14:38
Why fit new or less worn tyres on the rear? (http://www.michelin.co.uk/michelinuk/en/car-4x4-van/less-worn-tyres-rear/20070314172074.html)  :wink:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 16 May 2010, 16:58
hi there i need 2 new front tyres i do about 12000 miles a year so i want sometingg good grip wise and long lasting as well any thoughts of a particular brand ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cheers



.........please fit the new rubber on to the rear & fit the rims from the rear onto front. :cool:


Why though? Surley new rubber on the front is better? :wink:
...........most tyre centres recommend ''new'' rubber to go on the rear of a front wheel drive car.Less chance of the rear end braking away. :smiley:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Steve30 on 16 May 2010, 18:07
hi there i need 2 new front tyres i do about 12000 miles a year so i want sometingg good grip wise and long lasting as well any thoughts of a particular brand ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cheers



.........please fit the new rubber on to the rear & fit the rims from the rear onto front. :cool:


Why though? Surley new rubber on the front is better? :wink:
...........most tyre centres recommend ''new'' rubber to go on the rear of a front wheel drive car.Less chance of the rear end braking away. :smiley:

Sorry Gene, but i would have to have the new rubber on the fronts first :tongue:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: nick30 on 16 May 2010, 18:31
i prefer to change mine round half way through, then do them all in one hit, that way if you want to change type brands etc theres no issues.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: robern2 on 17 May 2010, 18:32
£240 for a pair at Pro Tyre this week.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 17 May 2010, 18:51
hi there i need 2 new front tyres i do about 12000 miles a year so i want sometingg good grip wise and long lasting as well any thoughts of a particular brand ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,cheers



.........please fit the new rubber on to the rear & fit the rims from the rear onto front. :cool:
......


Why though? Surley new rubber on the front is better? :wink:
...........most tyre centres recommend ''new'' rubber to go on the rear of a front wheel drive car.Less chance of the rear end braking away. :smiley:

Sorry Gene, but i would have to have the new rubber on the fronts first :tongue:
...........you'r choice Steve but i'm only going on what i've read. :smiley: I always fit new rubber on the rear when i change only two tyres.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Saint Steve on 17 May 2010, 19:04
Vreddestein Ssanta Asymetric Ultrac's are best all round appeal. price, performance, life etc.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 18 May 2010, 10:24
Vreddestein Ssanta Asymetric Ultrac's are best all round appeal. price, performance, life etc.
.........my choice as well.  :smiley:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: AlanD on 18 May 2010, 10:35
Me and Steve30 was talking and he said the Goodyear Eagle F1s Assyms where the best tyre he has ever had on his car . . . . :D
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Steve30 on 18 May 2010, 12:50
Me and Steve30 was talking and he said the Goodyear Eagle F1s Assyms where the best tyre he has ever had on his car . . . . :D

Cracker  :laugh:

I hate GYF1's dont get me started now Alan :grin:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: AlanD on 18 May 2010, 13:49
:D :D :D
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 18 May 2010, 17:35
Just ordered 4 Sunny SN3830's for next winter.  Will fit them on my secondhand wheels (that came with a brand new Avon and two half worn Hankooks)

The Hankooks are better tyres than the F1's before them.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: jaydubveedub on 20 May 2010, 14:25
Ling Long Ditchfinder Pro. £37 each.

Immense.

 :grin:
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: o`Neil on 20 May 2010, 20:18
Vreddestein Ssanta Asymetric Ultrac's are best all round appeal. price, performance, life etc.
.........my choice as well.  :smiley:

Hello, first post  :smiley:

Could you tell me what these are like noise wise as I`m` having tyre noise issues having just fitted Bridgestones.
They`re unbearable and I need to change them soon.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Saint Steve on 23 May 2010, 22:35
Vreddestein Ssanta Asymetric Ultrac's are best all round appeal. price, performance, life etc.
.........my choice as well.  :smiley:

Hello, first post  :smiley:

Could you tell me what these are like noise wise as I`m` having tyre noise issues having just fitted Bridgestones.
They`re unbearable and I need to change them soon.

Very quiet as they have an asymetric tread pattern. No conplaints and a very pretty design tyre (as tyres go!)
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: nick30 on 23 May 2010, 23:22
Vreddestein Ssanta Asymetric Ultrac's are best all round appeal. price, performance, life etc.
.........my choice as well.  :smiley:

Hello, first post  :smiley:

Could you tell me what these are like noise wise as I`m` having tyre noise issues having just fitted Bridgestones.
They`re unbearable and I need to change them soon.

Very quiet as they have an asymetric tread pattern. No conplaints and a very pretty design tyre (as tyres go!)

i think the main issue with the vreds is their longevity. when i buy tyres i want them to be alrounders, good in all weather and long lasting. you can read opinions on the web forever about tyres but as i say i want a good tyre that lasts. steve how many sets of vreds have you got through in the last six months since you started using them? to me its a false economy buying cheap tyres and shredding them quickly.


Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: Saint Steve on 24 May 2010, 08:20
^^^^

done 10000 miles, and have about 3mm on the front.

rears have done about 7000 and still on 6-7mm :smiley:

Considering its a 300bhp car, think they have done  very well.

I will be getting the same tyres again in a month or so.
Title: Re: need new front tyres
Post by: nick30 on 24 May 2010, 13:10
suppose thats not too bad but i thought you have been through a few sets of them already and you only started buying them recently?!  :lipsrsealed:

suppose it depends on the driving style aswell or motorwway miles like i do. managed 20k out of my last set!  :cool: