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roberto

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tyres?
« on: 12 September 2014, 20:01 »
hey guys. just got some new tyres for my mk2 going by the name of evergreen. does anyone have any opinions on this brand? cheers. btw im not really in to driving hard a lot.

Offline dubber36

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #1 on: 13 September 2014, 15:34 »
It doesn't really matter what other people think of them does it? You've got them now, so surely you can decide yourself.
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Offline Sgt_Lemon

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #2 on: 13 September 2014, 17:26 »
Tell everyone else how they are once you have driven them in

Offline smiffy555

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #3 on: 13 September 2014, 20:10 »
Theyre classed as a budget tyre and have mixed reviews.

Look them up on this site

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/
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Offline Wayne

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #4 on: 16 September 2014, 21:50 »
Better to stick with well known brands against ditch finders

roberto

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #5 on: 17 September 2014, 18:09 »
they have been on four days now and tbh they seem just fine. quiet and not harsh on potholes. wayne I have seen many "branded tyres" with serious flaws in them well before the tread has had a chance to wear away so its not a dead cert that you get what you pay for these days.

Offline Waspy

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #6 on: 17 September 2014, 19:02 »
That may be, but when all you have holding you to the road at 70+ mph is 4 rubber bands, I'm not sure I would risk a brand nobody has heard of. My life is worth more that an extra £100 in my opinion
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Re: tyres?
« Reply #7 on: 17 September 2014, 19:33 »
How they perform in a straight line and going over potholes (which I avoid anyway) isn't what I would rate a tyre on. When it's grip, or sliding into a tree round a corner is when a tyre comes into play.

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #8 on: 18 September 2014, 00:26 »
hey if your avoiding all the potholes you will never be driving in a straight line anyway :grin:. potholes are just another everyday reminder of how Britain is sinking in to third world status :evil:

Offline ians

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Re: tyres?
« Reply #9 on: 25 September 2014, 10:08 »
I have and always go for Toyo Proxies T1Rs 195/50/15 excellent in the wet n dry, look good and as above my life n car are worth more than cheap tyres. somethings in life you just dont skimp on :D