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It seems im not buying new alloys any time soon so I need some tyres for my car.

Tyre size: 205/60 R15

Im after some that will suit all conditions, my driving style is mostly agressive so they need to cope with high speed corners, and lots of rain.

I would prefer some that dont make much noise: My father has Toyo PX4's on his a3 turbo sportback and they are the loudest he has ever used, however they do look good with their V pattern.

SO, what to get ? Thanks :)


http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/pirellitest
 
I want a mint set of Passat Sport alloys which are 16's :

passat61_282913217.jpg


Trying to find a set.......is another story.
 
Lots more choice and cheaper at 195/50/R15. Not sure how much difference it will make to your speedo reading though.
 
Dorje said:
Lots more choice and cheaper at 195/50/R15. Not sure how much difference it will make to your speedo reading though.
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What is the best tyres for this size? I bought a pair of Firestones for the front and they are rubbish in the wet. Want to place them on the rear and get new fronts.
 
Any ideas why some of the 'mid-range' tyres are significantly more expensive than the 'premium' tyres? :confused:

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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
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Blackcircles.com Value Choice
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205/60 R15 H (91)
	
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205/60 R15 H (91)
	
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Kumho KH15
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205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£44.49	Add to basket
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Courier (by Pirelli) K Drive
	
205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£44.66	Add to basket
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Toyo Proxes CF1
	
205/60 R15 H (95)
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£45.16	Add to basket
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Kumho KH15
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£49.12	Add to basket
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
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Kleber Dynaxer HP2
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205/60 R15 H (91)
	
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Avon ZV5
	
205/60 R15 V (91)
	
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Avon ZV3
	
205/60 R15 H (95)
	
£55.38	Add to basket
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Cooper Zeon XTC
	
205/60 R15 H (95)
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£59.88	Add to basket
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Toyo Snow Proxes S942 (Winter Tyre)
	
205/60 R15 H (95)
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£60.82	Add to basket
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205/60 R15 H (91)
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£62.22	Add to basket
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£65.70	Add to basket

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Hankook Optimo K415
	
205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£46.30	Add to basket
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£50.24	Add to basket
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Firestone TZ200
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£50.65	Add to basket
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Yokohama A.Drive
	
205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£54.61	Add to basket
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Dunlop SP Sport 200E
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£54.74	Add to basket
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Goodyear Excellence
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£55.07	Add to basket
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Dunlop SP Sport 01
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£56.14	Add to basket
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Dunlop Sport Fast Response
	
205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£58.34	Add to basket
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Yokohama C.Drive
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£58.49	Add to basket
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Dunlop Sport Fast Response
	
205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£60.02	Add to basket
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Goodyear Efficient Grip
	
205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£60.77	Add to basket
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Pirelli P6
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205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£61.32	Add to basket
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
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Goodyear Optigrip
	
205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£64.27	Add to basket
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£65.14	Add to basket
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Bridgestone ER300
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£65.84	Add to basket
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Pirelli P7
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£67.62	Add to basket
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205/60 R15 V (95)
	
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£70.77	Add to basket
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Michelin Energy Saver
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205/60 R15 V (91)
	
£72.77	Add to basket
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Michelin Energy Saver
	
205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£74.06	Add to basket
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Dunlop Sport Fast Response
	
205/60 R15 H (95)
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£74.70	Add to basket
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Pirelli P7
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205/60 R15 W (91)
	
£79.04	Add to basket
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Michelin ENERGY E3A
	
205/60 R15 H (95)
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£92.61	Add to basket
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Yokohama A048-R Medium Compound (Trackday)
	
205/60 R15 H (91)
	
£122.72	Add to basket
 
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i don't see why you've got 205 unless your rims are over 7.5''
go for a 195/50/15 or 195/45/15 by avon or bridgestone if you can
 
wouldn't bother with those alloys... bit erm. gay. and a 60 profile? :/ bad times

get some KU31s in 195/50/R15, do you fine.
 
Janesy B said:
LOL, it's like a lucky dip, but with crap tyres.
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With comments like
"fantastic service, cheapest tyres. can't get better than that!" - 24/09/2009
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Good to know performance plays a major part in recommending a tyre :rolleyes:


But seriously, there's over 40% difference between the most expensive 'mid-range' tyre compared to the cheapest 'premium' tyre. And surely the cheap premium tyre is better than the expensive mid-range one? Otherwise their categories wouldn't make sense :confused:
 
Trifid said:
What is the best tyres for this size? I bought a pair of Firestones for the front and they are rubbish in the wet. Want to place them on the rear and get new fronts.
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I use Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2's which I like a lot. Uniroyal Rainsports are rated well in the wet, as are Goodyear F1's.

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's are a new tyre but seemingly rated up there with the best, pretty cheap too.
 
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