Need to replace 3 tyres - thoughts

[VWNOS]

Are Conti SC 2's asymmetrical?

[Booth11]

Are Conti SC 2's asymmetrical?

Yes, I believe they are. 

[Booth11]

Also bear in mind that CS 2 is the predecessor to the newer and much improved CS 3.  Perhaps it's worth considering replacing all 4 with the latter?  Or all Michelins?

[Booth11]

Well, just ordered mine from Blackcircles and spoken to the fitters who have agreed to rotate the other tyres, balance etc for no extra charge.....result.

[dubber36]

Are you confident that the fitters will take the utmost care with your Gendales? I do a 60 mile round trip to get my tyres, but Nigel has a very expensive tyre fitting machine that doesn't touch the rim at all.

[Booth11]

Are you confident that the fitters will take the utmost care with your Gendales? I do a 60 mile round trip to get my tyres, but Nigel has a very expensive tyre fitting machine that doesn't touch the rim at all.

In all honesty, I don't know.  I'm using an independent garage this time.  The last mainstream place I used did damage the wheel, but since it was already marked, it was hard to prove.   Tbh, 3 of my Glendales need refurbing anyway.    I need somewhere local as it's got to be slotted in between school run and work.

[charlie]

Last time I had tyres was on my previous gti told the fitter wheels are perfect and when you fit them I want them back perfect he did a good job so all I think you have to do is point it out to them and all should be ok hopefully

[Booth11]

Last time I had tyres was on my previous gti told the fitter wheels are perfect and when you fit them I want them back perfect he did a good job so all I think you have to do is point it out to them and all should be ok hopefully

I agree charlie, but it somewhat undermines that statement when the wheels are kerbed and not perfect.  I will however point out that, despite the existing marks, I still expect care to be taken and no additional damage to be inflicted through the fitting process.

You only have to look at a Glendale and it marks 

[ttdan]

It is good practice to fit new tyres to the rear of a front wheel drive car, plus the Contis will wear faster on the front, meaning you'll be able to buy another pair of Michelins to match sooner, having got your moneys worth from the Contis.

So the front wheels do all the steering, put the power down, carry most of the weight and wear the fastes and the new ones should go on the back? Where does that come from?

[Mattyj]

It is good practice to fit new tyres to the rear of a front wheel drive car, plus the Contis will wear faster on the front, meaning you'll be able to buy another pair of Michelins to match sooner, having got your moneys worth from the Contis.

So the front wheels do all the steering, put the power down, carry most of the weight and wear the fastes and the new ones should go on the back? Where does that come from?

Don't waste your breathe mate had this discussion before also front will dive and grip more under heavy braking apparently a car is set up to understeer or something i'm with you mate