**Unofficial Tyre Thread**
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Provided that the tyres are the same size, load rating & speed rating, yes.
They are the same size but the load and speed rating are different.
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What should they be and what are they?
They should be 245/45 R18 96Y, they are 245/45 R18 100Y XL MichelinPilot Sport 4.
Sizes are the same it's just the slight higher load rating and they are XL.
Soft sidewalls, which is why on track they are gash but well suited to a big cruiser.
Soldato
What's a good mid range set for size 18 wheels? They would be 225/40/18
So had two tyres replaced due to punctures with one being unrepairable and the other whilst repairable low tread (3m) so just did it anyway
Am now considering the only two as apparently 63% worn and tread is 4m, would you replace now or just wait till later? I don't really know how long tyres take to get worn as it were, dont do even 8k miles a year.
I know looking back should have probably just done em all but some silly reason I didn't :/
Am now considering the only two as apparently 63% worn and tread is 4m, would you replace now or just wait till later? I don't really know how long tyres take to get worn as it were, dont do even 8k miles a year.
I know looking back should have probably just done em all but some silly reason I didn't :/
Soldato
@Mark1989 if you're driving a front wheel drive then get the worn tyres moved front and the new on the back (if you've not already done so). If you're low mileage then you'll probably been fine for the time being.
Black Circles have a deal on Michelin PS4. Get those for the money they are at (around £320 for a set of 4 IIRC).
Any thoughts on tyres in my particular circumstance? My Megane RS 265 Cup has Michelin PS2 fitted on each corner and the fronts are getting close to 3mm. I now use the car for 60 miles a day on the motorway and want a tyre that retains the handling whilst giving long life. Should I just go for the Michelin PS4? Or maybe consider something like the Pirelli P Zero, Conti Premium Contact 6 or Goodyear AS5?
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PS4, they’re very durable and the performance is top notch for their tyre class.
Soldato
Tyres need replacing on my 2013 Fiesta. Not sure which brand to go with. Decent price on the Avon ZZ5s, but from what I've seen, durability isn't great. What would you recommend? Budget £70 a corner fitted.
Soldato
What size? Black circles have a few deals on Mich/Goodyear/hankook/bridgestones.
I've decided to keep my stock 16" and been looking to replace the Lassa Driveways that came on them and have been on the lookout for the last week or so.
Soldato
205/40/R17
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What's the verdict on the new Eagle F1 AS5?
I have AS3 all round with the fronts on the limit, would either go for these or swap onto Michelin PS4 for the same price.
225/40/18.
I have AS3 all round with the fronts on the limit, would either go for these or swap onto Michelin PS4 for the same price.
225/40/18.
PS4 if they're the same price, proven time and time again.
Soldato
I've just ordered a set of Michellin Primacy 4s for my Leon Mk3. 205/55/16 at £65 per corner fitted with £40 off code 4MICH40 at blackcircles.com
It was between the P4s, Turanza T005s, Goodyear EfficientGrip, Uniroyal RS3 for me.
Soldato
Couldn't get the Primacy 4s in my size
Falken ZE310s are highly rated, and I can get those for £67 a corner fitted, by ordering them to my local garage and having him fit them.
Luckily, however, I found out that the car had new tyres late last year, so still more than 5mm of tread
Saved me a fair bit of money on an already expensive service, with a faulty aircon system and bonnet latch sensor.