Bridgestones, whats the problem?

[fredgroves]

I can't remember off the top of my head, but my gut feel is that the Goodyear F1's I've just finished with actually lasted longer than the BS fronts or at least the same(ish). Just chucking this in here in case people think I am clamouring for super soft race tyres that only last 200 miles...

The BS rears are still hanging in there, but they are still the factory ones, I have no idea how long they are expected to last on the back... they've got almost 40k and still have 4mm!

[monkeyhanger]

Yes, looking into it today. First time I've had any real drama with them on the R (the Haldex being saviour many times no doubt), so been reluctant to spend that £600 - it's still a bit tough to stomach so close to Christmas and the conditions/level of wear testament to how crap they are under everyday driving.

Michelin have a £75 fuel card promotion on right now, but Costco aren't eligible according to the Michelin website, they don't have their own offer on right now as far as I'm aware.

[CraigW]

It's a small price to pay for peace of mind plus if you can afford a £30k plus car then £600 is a drop in the ocean

[AJPB_GTD]

Chap I used to work with was an ex copper, loved his cars advanced VIP driver in the police and an IOM instructor, will never forget his advice when looking at tyres;

Him: "so you've got a 170bhp car, with big brakes, ASB, the latest gizmos on and all that yeah?"

Me: "Yep"

Him: "Great any of those bits attached to the road?"

Me " Well no, of course not!"

Him: "Exactly, your tyres are the only part of the car that physically attach you and the car to the road, Where do you think is the last place you want be a cheap skate?"

Me: "The tyres"

Him: "you got it"

and with that in mind I have just purchased myself a set of 4 new GY Eagle F1s Asy off of amazon for £62 each!(inc delivery!) (£10 fitted at the local garage)

[monkeyhanger]

Rang around for Michelin PSS and Costco rang last - £152.98 each fitted. Bloke at Gateshead branch advised me to wait until next Monday as there'll be a £75 voucher to take the sting out of the purchase. I did see some surprisingly good prices for Kwikfit online, including Pirelli P Zero Nero 19s for £126 each fitted, ATS and National looking very expensive for everything.

£532 (after voucher) to put VWs poor choice right won't break me, but it is galling to have to do it to stop the car sliding when being driven sensibly on borderline winter temps. For me that makes the tyre choice a safety issue.

I'll drive like a nun for a week.

[karlak]

Got my Bridgestones changed off today for 4 x Michelin PS3's.  Only done around 15 miles home, but Jeez what a difference in road noise, much quieter than the BS's.

[fredgroves]

PSS's are expensive, no question of that.

PS3's or Conti 5's are not and that's the annoying thing.

My tyre supplier told me that the lease company wouldn't fit the BS's because they were more expensive than the PS3's or Goodyear F1's.

Which tells you that its not about something 3 times the cost being better, just that there are approximate same price items that are better.

[kalimon]

Michelin PS2 are £430 fitted from mytyres
£487 for PSS

[monkeyhanger]

Michelin PS2 are £430 fitted from mytyres
£487 for PSS

Is that 18" or 19"? PS3s a little cheaper where you can find PS3 in 19" (Costco don't).

[barrym381]

Michelin PS2 are £430 fitted from mytyres
£487 for PSS

Is that 18" or 19"? PS3s a little cheaper where you can find PS3 in 19" (Costco don't).

have you tried camskill