Quick tyre question

Joshy · 1 Feb 2011 at 18:11

[TW]Fox;18366860 said:
No, it's no suprise at all In what possible way was there even a hint of suprise in my post

Because it seems like you constantly mention it in every single thread about tyres that aren't Michelin, Goodyear or Continental.

Moeks · 1 Feb 2011 at 18:13

suj999 said:
any one know anywhere you can get 4 used tyre of the same make and model.. rather than calling up all local shops.. ie internet.

You can have the 4 used Pirelli P6000s off my XJ for 200 quid if you like, 235/50/18 ...plenty of life left in them, I just think they are fairly crap though and don't like them much.

[TW]Fox · 1 Feb 2011 at 18:13

Joshy said:
Because it seems like you constantly mention it in every single thread about tyres that aren't Michelin, Goodyear or Continental.

If I constantly mention it that would make it even less likely that it suprises me, wouldnt it?

I'd hardly be suprised by something I've commented on numerous times in the past!

mattyfez · 1 Feb 2011 at 18:23

CaptainFail! said:
I think it is coincidental, from what I've Read they are great in both conditions but as you say, most people seem to love the Hankook V12, either way you can't go wrong with either of them

In the evo mag test the rainsports destroyed the competition in aquaplaning tests as well as holding their own against dedicated sport tyres. That's part of the reason I just bought 4 of them, that along with pretty much universal Internet praise for being an excellent all rounder. So far I can't fault them, they have a more comfy rather than sporty feel, but for me, that's what I'm after.

suj999 · 1 Feb 2011 at 23:06

Moeks said:
You can have the 4 used Pirelli P6000s off my XJ for 200 quid if you like, 235/50/18 ...plenty of life left in them, I just think they are fairly crap though and don't like them much.

thanks for the offer but I need 4 x 215/40/17 or 204/45/17

Gaygle · 2 Feb 2011 at 08:51

suj999 said:
204/45/17

That's going to be a toughy...

suj999 · 2 Feb 2011 at 13:20

lol.. you know what I meant..

205/45/17

at the mo got 4x Goodyear F1 215/40/17s

bledd · 2 Feb 2011 at 13:59

Don't buy used tyres, they'll have 'worn in' to the characteristics of the car they've been on.

You wouldn't wear second hand trainers..

Gaygle · 2 Feb 2011 at 14:16

suj999 said:
lol.. you know what I meant..

205/45/17

at the mo got 4x Goodyear F1 215/40/17s

Blackcircles.com

camskill.co.uk

Buy the same tyres if you're happy with them.

suj999 · 2 Feb 2011 at 17:52

brand new they cost about £500 for the 4..

Janesy B · 2 Feb 2011 at 18:13

suj999 said:
brand new they cost about £500 for the 4..

I bet that was a nasty and unexpected shock.

markweatherill · 2 Feb 2011 at 19:00

bledd. said:
Don't buy used tyres, they'll have 'worn in' to the characteristics of the car they've been on.

You wouldn't wear second hand trainers..

I didn't know tyres did that - or at least if they did, that they wouldn't be 'worn out' by the time they were 'worn in'.
(Is it like buying second hand trainers belonging to Usain Bolt and finding I can run faster or something?)

bledd · 2 Feb 2011 at 19:16

Well I don't mean the inside, but a tyre tread will wear differently from one car to the next.

mattyfez · 2 Feb 2011 at 19:41

An exaggerated example would be if the car they came off had a different or sub optimal set up, they might me a millimeter or so further worn on one side, so when you transplant them, you will loose the extra tread depth very rapidly, as they will shed the rubber and equalise themselves from normal road friction.

Lakeland · 2 Feb 2011 at 23:35

Save the best posts till last! Enjoy the new car mate, coming from your old car to the 182 you're still going to notice a big difference in handling with the cheaper tires, if you find yourself wanting more grip you can always spend a bit more next time.

suj999 · 3 Feb 2011 at 11:09

Janesy B said:
I bet that was a nasty and unexpected shock.

Well 1st time round.. got new alloys too.. so was just excited.. now though.. it feels like a lot.. :rolleyes:

Gustov · 3 Feb 2011 at 11:56

Going to put them on March 1st

I don't do that many miles so I'm hoping they will last me the best part of 15/18 months?

Janesy B · 3 Feb 2011 at 11:57

suj999 said:
Well 1st time round.. got new alloys too.. so was just excited.. now though.. it feels like a lot..

Should have checked first before buying wheels you can't afford to buy new tyres for

Gaygle · 3 Feb 2011 at 13:02

Janesy B said:
Should have checked first before buying wheels you can't afford to buy new tyres for

See, i don't get it either. Surely you would have known how much tyres were when you bought the wheels?

Gaijin · 3 Feb 2011 at 14:21

Maybe a bit of an odd question this, but do you guys who buy tyres yourself from Camskill etc just turn up to a garage with them and ask them to fit them?

Does it work out significantly cheaper this way? How much to fit 4 say?