I’d imagine the ‘retread=bad!’ Message is pushed very heavily by the tyre manufacturers themselves, although maybe not directly.Interesting watch^ Thanks. They focus a lot with experts over re-treads, they certainly do suffer from an image problem as they mention yet are used extensively in haulage and aviation.
Perhaps these were not produced properly in years gone by? (I recall my father saying that they were common back in the 70s). You never see them now for passenger cars.
...and have knock-on inefficiency consequences too, at a time when vehicle manufacturers are doing everything they can to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency.Tyres have to be designed to be remoulded too. This will make the tyres heavier and noisier in passenger cars.
Bought my 2014 MK3 Focus 1.6 TDCI Titanium Navigator last autumn and haven't got round to upgrading the tyres yet. There appears to be two different brands of budgets at the front and back, although they still have loads of tread, I want to upgrade them to something decent. One set are called Aptany Harmonic or something like that so uber-cheap.
I was looking at UniRoyal RainExpert or RainSport which ever is available, but I've read some reports that they are not too good. So, what is the best to go for? Either way I want something that is A-rated for wet.
Bought my 2014 MK3 Focus 1.6 TDCI Titanium Navigator last autumn and haven't got round to upgrading the tyres yet. There appears to be two different brands of budgets at the front and back, although they still have loads of tread, I want to upgrade them to something decent. One set are called Aptany Harmonic or something like that so uber-cheap.
I was looking at UniRoyal RainExpert or RainSport which ever is available, but I've read some reports that they are not too good. So, what is the best to go for? Either way I want something that is A-rated for wet.
Have you thought about All Seasons? I use https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Quatrac-Pro.htm on the GTi and they are really good in normal every day conditions with the added bonus of some winter ability.
i didnt recommend them , due to him wanting more wet grip
ive used Pilot Sports and Cross climate + tyres (i now run cross climates all the time)
if his criteria was all year round, then yes Cross climates , depending on where he lives
i highly rate cross climates for winter over summer tyres, the amount of confidence it give you in the deep winter months is amazing
with summer tyres on (in frost/snow/ice conditions) my heart rates goes up 10 fold , and im scared to drive my car really lol
Hah I never thought of that. Quite possibly!no not at all mate no need to apologise, i just didn't think of the cross climates for his situation as he never mentioned all year round, just "wet" conditions so he might be doing some homemade track day with a sprinkler system going lol
Have you thought about All Seasons? I use https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Quatrac-Pro.htm on the GTi and they are really good in normal every day conditions with the added bonus of some winter ability.
I was being persuaded to these but they don't seem to be available in my size - 215/55/R16
Good choice
Amazing in winter
And mediocre the rest of the year?