Tyres?

Frozennova · 16 Feb 2011 at 18:23

I'm currently on old, mismatched rubber that was on the car when I bought it.

With a handful of 200+ mile journeys coming up I want to replace them, as well as offside rear being advised its MOT. I'm currently looking at mid-range tyres as I'm not likely to push it hard enough to warrant premium brand tyres. The three I've narrowed it down to are:

Toyo 350
Yokohama A.Drive
Kumho KH17

IIRC the KH17 are quite a poor tyre compared to the KU31 which doesn't seem to be available in my size.

Currently on 155/80/R13s but I'm going upto 175/70/R13s

Car in sig

Frozennova · 16 Feb 2011 at 21:52

Will see what I can get within the suggestions, should get them a fair bit cheaper than blackcircles too.

Yep 155/80/13 on a 1300cc Mk2 golf, I think the 14s we're on optional extra unless you had a 1.6 or GTI etc

Frozennova · 17 Feb 2011 at 12:10

Those I listed we're the first 3 that came up on Blackcircles. Will give my local tyre fitter a ring later and see what they've got out of the ones recommended

Frozennova · 17 Feb 2011 at 23:17

Its a mix of piece of mind knowing its on good rubber and wanting a little more grip. I'm not going to be pushing it to the limit with the massive 55bhp on tap and I'm after a balance between replacing the crap thats on it at the moment and something thats going to give better feel and more grip.