Yes because it's totally impossible to aquaplane when travelling at the speed limit isn't it? We're not talking about Toyo R888s. Just something the OP feels safe with having on their car.
Tyre company rip off!!
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Yes because it's totally impossible to aquaplane when travelling at the speed limit isn't it? We're not talking about Toyo R888s. Just something the OP feels safe with having on their car.
SkodaMart
SkodaMart
Aquaplaning? driving during an urban commute at under 30 mph?
I would get this tyre company to look at the brakes too in case they burst into flames!
If you do get stuck with the tyres you could always switch them and put them on the rear and the good tyres on the front. Front tyres do steering and around 60% of the braking so that would be a bit safer 
But I hope you don't have to do that and that it all gets sorted - including your foot
But I hope you don't have to do that and that it all gets sorted - including your foot
SkodaMart
SkodaMart
This is kind of what I am getting at yes.
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So you never drive on a dual carriageway or Motorway ever?
You only ever drive on 30mph roads?
Oh, I thought we were discussing speed limits, 70 is a limit isn't it?
No one is recommending premium performance tyres.
The OP's other half was under the impression she was paying for good tyres, she then had something completely different fitted. We don't need to enter a 'why do you need to spend more than £15 on remoulds when you drive carefully' discussion.
SkodaMart
SkodaMart
These 'Ditchfinders' LOL will still be a H rated tyre, which meet UK safety standards.
They will be fine at a 70 mph speed limit.
There is no way however that I would fit cheap tyres to a performance car such as a Porsche, BMW M series etc it would be asking for trouble.
I did many miles in a Fiesta 950cc with 145 (almost bicycle) tyres and didn't ever spin off into a ditch. I drove it in all conditions and at 70 mph too! 45 screaming horses under the bonnet.
They will be fine at a 70 mph speed limit.
There is no way however that I would fit cheap tyres to a performance car such as a Porsche, BMW M series etc it would be asking for trouble.
I did many miles in a Fiesta 950cc with 145 (almost bicycle) tyres and didn't ever spin off into a ditch. I drove it in all conditions and at 70 mph too! 45 screaming horses under the bonnet.
Yeah, those strict UK regulations on dry and wet weather grip. lol. They'll do 70 miles an hour and won't explode, THAT'LL DO!
Cheap tyres are crap, my dad could lock up his Anglia Estate with Debica Passio tyres he got from god knows where. A 1966 Anglia with drum brakes all around, but hey they meet those UK tyre safety laws!
Why not, there's speed limits for a reason you know. Tut tut.
Cheap tyres are crap, my dad could lock up his Anglia Estate with Debica Passio tyres he got from god knows where. A 1966 Anglia with drum brakes all around, but hey they meet those UK tyre safety laws!
Why not, there's speed limits for a reason you know. Tut tut.
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Maybe you should tell us more about these safety standards?
No, at 70mph they will take several car lengths further to stop in an emergency situation.
Nobody is suggesting Porsche tyres. But out of interest, why would it be asking for trouble?
SkodaMart
SkodaMart
Pretty much yes. Company vehicles I drive come with name brand tyres, mine were Michelin, however when they wear out they are replaced with the cheapest available and guess what? I can't tell the difference because it is a slow van to start with.
Yes I have driven in the snow, yes I have driven fast, yes I have braked and cornered hard and yes I have driven in the rain.
So have all the other company drivers on the road that adopt the same policy.
Have you ever cut new treads into a HGV tyre with an electric (heated) cutter? That is what HGV companys do to get more wear from tyres.
I guess you can't tell the difference because you are ham fisted and will only learn when you wish you didn't have to learn the hard way. We are not talking about HGVs or Vans either, don't skew the discussion.
I have an old mini with next to no power and lord you can tell the difference with good and bad tyres. The old ditchfinders would spin up in first and second without a problem and would lock up at the hint of a reasonably sharp braking. The Yokos on there now are infinitely better and you can only spin them if you really try in first, and I've only locked up in snow or ice with them.
SkodaMart
SkodaMart
Ham fisted? how have you come to that conclusion?
I was a Laboratory technician for 16 years!
How is it relevant? To OPs tyres?
I have over 10 years NCB how much do you have?
MPV - van whats the difference? most MPVs are van based anyway.
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We're not going to agree so there's little point in continuing the discussion when you start talking about being laboratory technician for 16 years and having 10 years NCB at 39. You haven't said why you wouldn't fit budget tyres to a performance car (pretty much confirming that you admit budgets are crap). I have been driving for 3 years and have had no claims and have 3 years no claims, I also regularly drive either a Transit of a Vauxhall Combo in Central London and often have to deal with stupid tourists making their best attempt at trying to end up under my wheels.
Yes the Fiat Sedici, so much like a Transit it's like you can't tell the difference.
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SkodaMart
SkodaMart
Horses for courses, does a Fiesta 950 or a Mini 850 need £200 tyres per corner?
I was just trying to say as driving style and performance of the vehicle gets more demanding the tyres need to be better to cope with those demands.
I was just trying to say as driving style and performance of the vehicle gets more demanding the tyres need to be better to cope with those demands.
If you want an example of just how much difference tyres can make to a car - look at the Evo COTY edition, one of the long termers sent a Skoda Yeti round Bedford quicker than a Clio 182, 197 and a Focus ST, having done nothing more than stick some track tyres on it.
Nobody said spend £800 on tyres for a Fiesta, irrelevant straw man argument.
You can't even buy £200 per corner tyres for a Fiesta 950. You'd pay 50 quid tops for decent tyres on a size like that.
Do you even know what your own point is? The OP hasn't even said he isnt happy with paying for good tyres!