Quick tyre question

Gustov · 31 Jan 2011 at 12:50

Hey guys,

I've been offered a complete new set of tyres for my CLIO 182 Sport.

The options I have is

1. 4 x budget tyres for £100 including fitting

2. 4x branded tyres for £160 including fitting

I'm not sure of the brand but I can find out. The tyres on the car atm are not road legal so I need to get it done. Just paid £130 for car tax too

Both sets of tyres have 90% of their life in them.

Defcon5 · 31 Jan 2011 at 12:57

Buy the best tyres you can afford.

Find out what brand they are, then post back up

Janesy B · 31 Jan 2011 at 12:59

Part worns, epic. Nice move buying a car that you can't afford to run.

Defcon5 · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:00

The cheapest decent tyres I would use are T1-Rs at £62 + fitting from Camskill

Edit// or they are £48 if you go down to a 195/45

Gustov · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:05

Janesy B said:
Part worns, epic. Nice move buying a car that you can't afford to run.

I've been told that it's crazy to buy new tyres if you actually have a good contact. Why buy new if you can buy a part worn tyre that you know have good tred and are from a reputable seller? It's not like I'm going to buy a tyre with no life in it. No need for the condescending sarcastic tone either.

dazz25 · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:06

Don't put budget tyres on a 182!

-TA- · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:13

dazz25 said:
Don't put budget tyres on a 182!

Maybe he wants to end up in a ditch?

Jono8 · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:14

4 part worn, budget tyres on a hot hatch?

Gustov · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:17

That's why I'm asking. Budget tyres obviously out of the question now. If the branded tyres are any good I'll be considering them. Otherwise I'll have to get some Michelin PE2's.

Jez · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:20

Branded tyres doesnt mean a lot. Get the brand and type, then make the decision

ganesh · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:33

Just buy a new set of decent tyres, you don't have to go for PE2s either, there are lots of other cheaper reputable options.

Gustov · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:36

Okay mate, thanks for the suggestion. Could you perhaps elaborate on some decent tyres then?

ganesh · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:45

What size are you looking for?

Maccy · 31 Jan 2011 at 13:57

Hankook V12 is what I'd go for.

Firestar_3x · 31 Jan 2011 at 14:00

Why would you want to put pants tyres on a Hot hatch? With this in mind you would have been better off with another car.

Gustov · 31 Jan 2011 at 14:12

lol at how judgmental some of you are. I have never claimed to know a lot about cars and I don't. I just enjoy driving and am learning as I go.

I had no idea that putting 4 budget tyres on the car would make such a significant difference. Now I do know and am NOT going to put budget tyres on.

Thanks maccy.

TomO · 31 Jan 2011 at 14:19

part worns are often a false economy. if you are paying half price for tyres with 4mm of tread on them, you are only getting half the tread if not less when you think the absolute latest you legally need to change it is at 1.6mm. plus the hassle of changing tyres twice as regularly, not knowing the history of the tyre and the cost of fitting each time. I really can't see it being worthwhile given the cost of new tyres in your size.

Jono8 · 31 Jan 2011 at 14:24

Gustov said:
lol at how judgmental some of you are. I have never claimed to know a lot about cars and I don't. I just enjoy driving and am learning as I go.

I had no idea that putting 4 budget tyres on the car would make such a significant difference. Now I do know and am NOT going to put budget tyres on.

Thanks maccy.

That, or we are looking out for yours and everyone elses road safety..

paradigm · 31 Jan 2011 at 14:32

Have a watch, then re-think your tyre strategy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSIfuZoaFOk

Don't forget, laptimes also translate to tyre performance in other areas, such as braking performance under emergency conditions.

Gaygle · 31 Jan 2011 at 14:53

This is another good video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2c9Ry0JfMw