Tyre choices?

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:11

Going to need 2 new front tyres in the not to distant future.

Anyone recommend some makes or brands, currently shod in Pirelli PZero's 225/40 ZR18 (92Y)

How does "ZR18" differ from "R18"?

merlin · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:14

wonder_lander said:
Going to need 2 new front tyres in the not to distant future.

That's the spirit. :cool:

Bridgestone RE050A's are getting applause and can be had for sensible money now. Very stiff sidewall so turn-in heaven could be yours.

How much you wanna spend? If you're feeling flush you could splash out on Pilot Sport 2's or something like that.

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:19

merlin said:
That's the spirit.

Bridgestone RE050A's are getting applause and can be had for sensible money now. Very stiff sidewall so turn-in heaven could be yours.

How much you wanna spend? If you're feeling flush you could splash out on Pilot Sport 2's or something like that.

Thanks for the quick response!

Not feeling too flush, Ideally liked to keep it under £250 for the 2 tyres fitted.

needmorespeed · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:26

I have Pirelli P-Zero Nero's on my car and i love them

merlin · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:29

£250 will get 2 x RE050A's fitted.

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:32

merlin said:
£250 will get 2 x RE050A's fitted.

Do they have rim protectors? The alfa alloys are like cheese and I'm going to get them refurbed

merlin · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:43

wonder_lander said:
Do they have rim protectors? The alfa alloys are like cheese and I'm going to get them refurbed

All Potenza's overhang the rim slightly so there's some protection, but not much.

Oakesy2001uk · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:45

wonder_lander said:
Do they have rim protectors? The alfa alloys are like cheese and I'm going to get them refurbed

There is a way around that, those things that stick up on the side of most roads, don't hit them!

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:47

Oakesy2001uk said:
There is a way around that, those things that stick up on the side of most roads, don't hit them!

"I" haven't

loltim · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:49

merlin said:
All Potenza's overhang the rim slightly so there's some protection, but not much.

Yeah I have the RE040's and all 4 wheels are curbed (by the previous owner, honest

)

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:50

Can anyone recommend a decent tyre gauge also?

Oakesy2001uk · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:53

wonder_lander said:
"I" haven't

Let you off then.

Tyre guage, if its tread depth you mean then there is normally an wear indicator these days is there not. Pressure wise there are various Halfrauds ones etc... but in my experience they loos calibration very quickly. I have a proper garage compressor one that a friend "borrowed" from work for me hooked up to my compressor, which is great, think they are very expensive though.

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:53

Oakesy2001uk said:
Let you off then.

Tyre guage, if its tread depth you mean then there is normally an wear indicator these days is there not. Pressure wise there are various Halfrauds ones etc... but in my experience they loos calibration very quickly. I have a proper garage compressor one that a friend "borrowed" from work for me hooked up to my compressor, which is great, think they are very expensive though.

Depth is what I'm after!

Oakesy2001uk · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:55

wonder_lander said:
Depth is what I'm after!

Normally tyres have an indicator, if not then guages will be at decent garages or halfords. You can generally judge it by eye though, you know when you need new tyres!

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 14:56

wonder_lander said:
How does "ZR18" differ from "R18"?

Anyone got an answer on this one?

Driving 30k miles a year in this car means that I'll be going through a lot of tyres.

I need a balance between grip (motorway 90% of the time), durability and cost!

Are the bridgestones still the ones for me or would something like the Falken 452's or Toyo Proxies be worthwhile?

loltim · 28 Dec 2006 at 15:07

I'd go with Bridgestone, not sure about Falken but Toyo Proxes aren't great for durability.

Gun9 · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:23

all you need is the alfa to go with it

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:26

Gun9 said:
all you need is the alfa to go with it

It's not for the alfa it's for this tricked out Nova I've got......let me do a quick google and I'll show the spec list!

Stop dragging my threads off topic

merlin · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:29

Gun9 said:
all you need is the alfa to go with it

http://www.portfolio.mvm.ed.ac.uk/studentwebs/session1/homepages/9812701/****.jpg

wonder_lander · 28 Dec 2006 at 16:44

merlin said:
£250 will get 2 x RE050A's fitted.

Can you give me some pointers on where from?