1.4 Fiesta needs new tyres that last

DBT85 · 30 Jul 2010 at 21:23

The wife's Fiesta is in need of new tyres and I'm looking for something that'll last a little. I love the Toyo T1-Rs on my Focus but as I only do 6k a year the wear rate isn't a problem, The wife doing 16k using it for work wouldn't be economical!

195/50/15

Suggestions?

Janesy B · 30 Jul 2010 at 21:23

Size?

DBT85 · 30 Jul 2010 at 21:25

195/50/15 OP edited

Shimmyhill · 30 Jul 2010 at 21:28

The Toyos are so cheap on camskill they are prolly still cheaper than the Michelins that will be almost 3 times the cost even if you need to have them changed more often !

Michelin energy savers seem to last well on the C3 but dont offer the same grip as the toyos on my car (not a fair comparison tbh)

Defcon5 · 30 Jul 2010 at 21:46

Shimmyhill said:
The Toyos are so cheap on camskill they are prolly still cheaper than the Michelins that will be almost 3 times the cost even if you need to have them changed more often !

Yeah, they are about £29 in that size!

TS7 · 30 Jul 2010 at 23:52

Semperits.

Rotty · 30 Jul 2010 at 23:56

Michelins cost more but last well, good bet in long run

bledd · 31 Jul 2010 at 10:17

KU31. Mine were 153 fitted in the same size

DBT85 · 31 Jul 2010 at 11:35

bledd. said:
KU31. Mine were 153 fitted in the same size

£153 fitted for 4? best I've got so far is £176

andicole0 · 31 Jul 2010 at 11:48

Be careful with long lasting tyres, they're almost certainly a harder rubber which will be less grippy under braking and even more so in the wet.

If you can, get some independent advice from a tyre specialist who is not affiliated to one make.

Compare the price of tyre to what your motoring costs are overall and factor in a decent tyre, it's what lies between you and solid ground.

See if Honest John at the Telegraph has any advice.

Andi.

bledd · 1 Aug 2010 at 13:16

Todge said:
£153 fitted for 4? best I've got so far is £176

Yeah, all 4 fitted, call up a few tyre fitters in your area