Unofficial Tyre Thread

Invertigo · 8 Jun 2017 at 14:55

So, the wheels I've just put on my car came with tyres, and while they have decent tread left I'm debating if it's worth just changing them anyway to something else.

Rear has Pirelli P Zero with 4mm tread, fronts are Pirelli P7 with 5.5mm. If I were to change, it'd be for PS4s, 18" so the 4S isn't an option.

Worth doing it? Likely get the rears done by the end of summer either way...

Armageus · 8 Jun 2017 at 15:34

Invertigo said:
So, the wheels I've just put on my car came with tyres, and while they have decent tread left I'm debating if it's worth just changing them anyway to something else.

Rear has Pirelli P Zero with 4mm tread, fronts are Pirelli P7 with 5.5mm. If I were to change, it'd be for PS4s, 18" so the 4S isn't an option.

Worth doing it? Likely get the rears done by the end of summer either way...

Personally just wait until the rears are worn down to 2-3mm by which time the fronts will be well on the way - then replace all 4 with PS4s - don't see the point of changing fairly good tyres for excellent tyres "just because" (* if you currently had yingyangs etc then I would suggest changing them regardless of how much tread they had)

Dav4 · 8 Jun 2017 at 15:47

Anyone ever used Black circles quality choice tyres? they are around £48 per corner on 18 inch alloys. My problem is both back tyres are done and i will probably only be keeping the car another few months so dont want to spend much just need a safe legal tyre. Or would i be better getting a good brand part worn for around £25 each?

Invertigo · 8 Jun 2017 at 16:32

Armageus said:
Personally just wait until the rears are worn down to 2-3mm by which time the fronts will be well on the way - then replace all 4 with PS4s - don't see the point of changing fairly good tyres for excellent tyres "just because" (* if you currently had yingyangs etc then I would suggest changing them regardless of how much tread they had)

Pretty much what I was thinking, although I expect the fronts won't be anywhere near low by the time I come to do the rears (perhaps should have said it's a rwd car)

utajoker · 8 Jun 2017 at 23:04

Type_R said:
Sounds good

How are you getting on with the rears? Noticed any soft sidewall issues? Squirming under hard acceleration etc?

Don't usually get chance to boot it as my commute is 2 miles but no issues with them, i have barley scuffed the surface of them tbh

Jono8 · 10 Jun 2017 at 11:07

So are Pilot Sport 4's considered to be the best tyre to get these days?

Simon · 10 Jun 2017 at 11:32

Pilot Sport 4S yes. Pilot Sport 4 no

Armageus · 10 Jun 2017 at 12:18

Simon said:
Pilot Sport 4S yes. Pilot Sport 4 no

Depends on size - P4S isn't available in smaller sizes.

Simon · 10 Jun 2017 at 15:08

Armageus said:
Depends on size - P4S isn't available in smaller sizes.

That doesn't mean the PS4 is a substitute

Armageus · 10 Jun 2017 at 15:55

Simon said:
That doesn't mean the PS4 is a substitute

No but it's arguably the best where ps4s isn't available.

Howard · 11 Jun 2017 at 08:17

Got the Conti PC6s fitted to the back. Ahh, silence again! Will find out after some more driving if there are any handling/roadholding benefits. Got a fair few thousand miles left on the front SC5s but when they go, I'll replace them with PC6s too.

MooMoo444 · 12 Jun 2017 at 13:19

How relevant are the tyre ratings on blackcircles - for example is a tyre that has F for fuel economy all that much different from a B? Is 69db road noise all that different from 72db? Just wondering if I should pay any mind to them when looking for new boots.

Simon · 12 Jun 2017 at 13:41

Ignore them, industry tests that you can pick one of 3 in many cases.

Firestar_3x · 12 Jun 2017 at 13:48

Howard said:
Got the Conti PC6s fitted to the back. Ahh, silence again! Will find out after some more driving if there are any handling/roadholding benefits. Got a fair few thousand miles left on the front SC5s but when they go, I'll replace them with PC6s too.

Impressed with mine, probably the best all round tyre I've ever used, better in the damp than the MPSS, dry grip seems the same, i suspect the only difference will be increased wear.

Swinbag · 13 Jun 2017 at 10:46

CSC5 rear's need replacing on my E90 335i - doesn't look like the PC6 is available in my size (255/35/18) so I can either:

1) Stick to CSC5s
2) Go PS4 (Non-S, as again they aren't available in my size) would swap the fronts at a later date.

Any onions welcome - reason I'm thinking of switching is I feel like the Conti's have worn pretty swiftly :eek:

Armageus · 13 Jun 2017 at 10:57

Swinbag said:
1) Stick to CSC5s
2) Go PS4 (Non-S, as again they aren't available in my size) would swap the fronts at a later date.

I'd go with the PS4 (although not the absolute performance that the PS4S is) they are still a generation newer than the CSC5, and still get great reviews

MooMoo444 · 13 Jun 2017 at 11:11

Simon said:
Ignore them, industry tests that you can pick one of 3 in many cases.

Do you mean they can make up any one out of three on the spot?

Cyber-Mav · 13 Jun 2017 at 11:43

i can get Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 3 and continental Premium contact 6 for nearly the same price.
which tyre is better of the 2? size im getting is 215/45/r17

roadie · 15 Jun 2017 at 12:04

Both are good tyres. Pick the one with the tread pattern/sidewall you like the most.

[TW]Fox · 15 Jun 2017 at 12:10

F1A3 is a CSC 6 rival, so for the same money I'd pick that.

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