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Offline am1w

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The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« on: 10 February 2011, 17:26 »
These probably are:

Pirelli P Zero ................................... Available
Continental ContiSport 5P ..............    Still not available, though promised for release end of January
*Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2* .... Just been released and available in 225/40 R18 92Y XL

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Goodyear-Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-2-is-here.htm

The Goodyear seems quite an exciting product

Anyone about to replace their tyres should probably take this into consideration.
« Last Edit: 24 February 2011, 21:12 by am1w »
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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2011, 17:56 »
the old Eagle assyms were my tyre of choice. Look forward to trying the new ones :cool:

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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2011, 18:34 »
I've used Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics before and they were sh1t hot - think I'll give them a whirl next  :wink:

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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2011, 21:15 »
Not sure if this of any interest but:

I had PS3s fitted to my front 18" Vancouvers very recently and I'm convinced that I've actually lost a little steering 'feel.' It's hard for me to describe but I think they're slightly more 'vague' imediately around the straight ahead position; either that or they just move away from it more keenly. Does that make any sense to anyone? They grip very well and feel very secure in the wet, but there's definately a little less solidity about the steering when in a straight line and I don't feel quite as 100% connected as I did before (on the Potenzas that were factory originals).

Anyone else experienced similar - or am I losing it? 

They are perhaps a little quieter than the Potenzas, but as they were well worn when I changed them it's hard to be sure. Lots of folk seem to dislike the Potenzas but I'm not sure I prefer the overal feel of these PS3s. Wet grip is probvably better though. The Bridges also lasted fairly well on the front of my diesel (35.5k) as i do lots of motorway journeys; but previous experience with Mich's tells me they last very well so will see if I can get upto 40K on em.
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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2011, 21:28 »
I just dont understand why everyone goes on about GYf1's , i thought they were crap TBH , yes they were great in the wet sure footed but did'nt last very long. Not the best all round tyre IMO, my next tyre for me will be vredestein sessanta :wink:

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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2011, 21:31 »
I fitted a pair of fronts today, replacement B/stones after 27k. Was going to go for P6000's but felt keeping the 'set' all the same the safest bet. I have no complaints with the standard tyres. The fronts I changed were absolutey shot to bits and in this weather become dangerous....

If i was going for a set of summer tyres, I'd try some P Zero Rosso's.
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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #6 on: 11 February 2011, 07:34 »
I fitted a pair of fronts today, replacement B/stones after 27k. Was going to go for P6000's but felt keeping the 'set' all the same the safest bet. I have no complaints with the standard tyres. The fronts I changed were absolutey shot to bits and in this weather become dangerous....

If i was going for a set of summer tyres, I'd try some P Zero Rosso's.

I wouldnt bother... heard some absolute shockers about those  :shocked:

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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #7 on: 11 February 2011, 07:45 »
I just dont understand why everyone goes on about GYf1's , i thought they were crap TBH , yes they were great in the wet sure footed but did'nt last very long. Not the best all round tyre IMO, my next tyre for me will be vredestein sessanta :wink:

Assy's or the "V" groove ones mate? Having asked that I've only ever had them on RWD cars  :sad:

I've heard nothing but good about those Sessanta's  :wink:

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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #8 on: 11 February 2011, 07:47 »
JJH,
I agree with R32UK 100%. Don't even go there especially in the wet unless you are into banana skins. :evil:
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Re: The Three Best 225/40 R18 92Y XL Summer tyres?
« Reply #9 on: 11 February 2011, 07:50 »
JJH,
I agree with R32UK 100%. Don't even go there especially in the wet unless you into banana skins.

Good rim protection though  :wink: