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Offline bobbarley

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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #10 on: 19 May 2008, 23:02 »
what sort of life did you get out of the F1's mate??

can get them for £60 per corner so rather tempted  :wink:
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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #12 on: 20 May 2008, 09:11 »
Iv got Goodyear Eagle F1s on the MK5 and they are brilliant, chap over in the mk5 section can get you them cheap - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=86511.0

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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #13 on: 20 May 2008, 12:50 »
F1's all the way mate, ive done 2000 miles on mine and havent worn the rubber nipples off mine

toyos are good having tested them with an m3 recently and stick to the road like glue when new but ive heard that they wear quickly and some people have found that when they are gone down to 3mm they dont seem to grip aswell but that said rich has never had a problem with his and ive been fitting them to his car 4 2 years now :afro:


Yeah ive been quite pleased with the toyos TBH - After hearing all your comments might go for a change when these are dead....  :wink:

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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #14 on: 23 May 2008, 20:24 »
Deffo reccomend the Eagle F1's

Got them for the 4mo x4 for £79 per tyre, fitted 225/45 R17 from local Kwik Fit

Kool tread pattern also
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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #15 on: 23 May 2008, 20:26 »
I'll be going for the F1's when i get paid  :smiley:

going to get a quote from my local tyre fitting place for supply and fit :afro:

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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #16 on: 23 May 2008, 20:35 »
Rhys,

If you have local Kwik fit(s) nearby, try playing them off each other.....they were originally asking £85+ per wheel, but with a little persuasion and the cash in my hand I got em down to £79 fully fitted

Every little helps....
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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #17 on: 23 May 2008, 20:36 »
Rhys,

If you have local Kwik fit(s) nearby, try playing them off each other.....they were originally asking £85+ per wheel, but with a little persuasion and the cash in my hand I got em down to £79 fully fitted

Every little helps....

will do mate but i'm hoping my local tyre place will fit the ones i can get for £60 for £10 a corner thus making them just £70 :afro:

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Re: need new tyres - recommend something sporty please
« Reply #18 on: 24 May 2008, 10:10 »
thats the best way to do it coz tyre garages put a savage mark up on tyres(believe me) so if u get them direct bung them a couple quid 4 a valve and balance, bobs your uncle
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