Unofficial Tyre Thread

ChrisD. · 28 Jun 2019 at 12:50

Usually cheaper tyres are cheaper for a reason.

pokerking · 28 Jun 2019 at 14:18

ChrisD. said:
Usually cheaper tyres are cheaper for a reason.

I would agree. But a better class rating and % higher score on tyrereview than £95 dunlop would suggest otherwise? Is it a case of branding been far too powerful when it comes to tyre selection?

ChrisD. · 28 Jun 2019 at 14:23

Is that a user rating? User reviews on there mean little IMO.

I would personally not be putting a 'Roadstone' tyre onto either of my cars.

Simon · 28 Jun 2019 at 14:26

pokerking said:
I would agree. But a better class rating and % higher score on tyrereview than £95 dunlop would suggest otherwise? Is it a case of branding been far too powerful when it comes to tyre selection?

Better in what way. Those ratings are a waste of time

pokerking · 28 Jun 2019 at 14:35

Simon said:
Better in what way. Those ratings are a waste of time

What other way do we have to determine how a tyre performs? I would gather the EU wet test is a fair one to use? Or is this all false advertising? Its a struggle find tests with this tyre.

I'm just trying to understand how a tyre valued at £48 seems to be better than an £95 Dunlop.

Same for Falken and Toyo. These are scored bad in the wet but there raved everywhere because of the name?

I'm happy to learn and far from a tyre snob so these have caught my eye.

I have Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 and there a terrible tyre, wear quick and very poor in the wet.

ChrisD. · 28 Jun 2019 at 14:44

Toyo tyres are generally crap. They’ve been overrated as far as I can remember.

Razor-BladE · 28 Jun 2019 at 15:22

Edit: Sorry, wrong thread.

pokerking · 29 Jun 2019 at 10:17

Well been on a budget and needing all 4 I went with Falken FK510 they will be replacing Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 @£59 a corner for 225/40/18

I couldn't like the above choose a tyre not a know brand. It was between the Avon ZV7 or Firestone Roadhawk all between £58-£65 a tyre. Every review seems to pick the Falken in the UHP range pitted against the likes of the Michelin and Continental and seemed to fair well at half the cost.

Hopefully I wont immediately find a ditch

Mr Krugga · 1 Jul 2019 at 17:22

My 530d will soon need new tyres on the rear axle. I'm starting to consider ditching run flats.

What are the best run flat and non-run flat tyres available for the below sizes (it's a staggered setup):
2 x 245/45 R18
2 x 275/40 R18

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 appear to be the most budget friendly option from the higher tier manufacturers. £509 for a set of 4 fitted.

My current tyres are Pirelli Cinturato P7 runflats.

Akagi · 1 Jul 2019 at 23:58

ChrisD. said:
Toyo tyres are generally crap. They’ve been overrated as far as I can remember.

Oh yes, the T1R is the worst for this... Utter crap ditch finders that people STILL think are good.

The new TR-1's are pretty decent though, still happy with them on mine. Outstanding for the price.

DXP55 · 5 Jul 2019 at 21:26

My last tyres were Dunlop Sport maxx RT2 and I found them quite good in the wet - it was reason I bought them - Now on Rainsport 3 - The way I drive I doubt I will ever lose it in the dry but wet is another matter.

Kaka · 8 Jul 2019 at 08:41

Morning all,

Anyone in the St Albans area recommend a tyre shop? I need to replace two 19" run flats. I don't mind if the place isn't the most cheapest, just don't want the wheels damaged.

Thanks

weathmatth · 8 Jul 2019 at 12:08

Got some Michelin PS4S's fitted over the weekend, i already can feel the improvements over the Michelin PS3 before them.

Havana_UK · 8 Jul 2019 at 14:34

ChrisD. · 8 Jul 2019 at 15:27

Great vid, I really like his reviews. Thanks. I'll probably get those Goodyears for my M140 when the Super Sports have had it and also for the FD2 for wet track days.

SonicSW20 · 24 Jul 2019 at 11:38

Problem with user reviews is that they are inherently biased, and the expectations are different for a cheap tyre vs an expensive one. You're more likely to be extra critical of a £150 Continental than a £40 Ling Long.

mjt · 28 Jul 2019 at 13:56

Looks like my PSSs on the front have worn down to 1.9mm in the middle just before it’s due an MOT. I’ve been running them a little over-inflated recently due to long-distance family jaunts fully loaded but didn’t bother deflating between the fully-laden runs. Balls.

So they’re 2.9-1.9-2.9 and 2.8-1.9-2.8 across the front.

Worth replacing now before the MOT or just bin them when I put the winters on in a few months?
I’ve found PS4s for €130 each online. Won’t get them much cheaper than that over here..

Mr Krugga · 28 Jul 2019 at 17:26

It's going to be a while before putting winter tyres on makes sense. I wouldn't feel comfortable driving a car with substantially less than 3 mm thread.

mjt · 28 Jul 2019 at 19:06

Mr Krugga said:
It's going to be a while before putting winter tyres on makes sense. I wouldn't feel comfortable driving a car with substantially less than 3 mm thread.

You're probably right. I've got nearly 34,000 miles out of the fronts and the rears still have 5-6mm on. I had the wheels spinning up on the wet Autoroute yesterday, and I didn't have a massive amount of confidence in them through standing water. I had this down to the full boot and bikes on the back, but I'm not sure why I was even contemplating keeping them on for another few months! With 2 small children in the back, safety first.

kefkef · 1 Aug 2019 at 14:40

Been reading through, thanks for the recommends from all folks. I've gone for MPS4's to replace MPS3's 235/40/18. Cheapest i found was ATS at £214 fitted for 2 fronts. Code for Tyres on the Drive if it helps anyone is 10OFF2 for 10% off 2 or more tyres.

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