Unofficial Tyre Thread

mjt · 8 Jun 2018 at 21:35

LEUVEN said:
265/35/R19
The guy at the garage that fitted them didn't rate them (he thought they were crap tyres)
He'd never tried them on any car though.
He also hates all BMWs.....
He also didn't know how to fit the tyres correctly (yellow dot next to valve)
Not badfor a tyre fitter..
So his opinion was taken with a pinch of salt.
I'd had good experiences with Falken in the past so wanted to give them a punt, glad I did.

Are you still in Belgium? If so, whereabouts? I literally only know 1 tyre guy (runs out of a tiny little shop in Overijse) who will fit tyres NOT bought at the centre at exorbitant prices. Curious as to where you go to have your tyres fitted.

LEUVEN · 9 Jun 2018 at 12:49

mjt said:
Are you still in Belgium?

Don't live there, I went about 26 years ago.

pigeonguyuk · 12 Jun 2018 at 12:23

Any recommendations for a set of tyres on a WRX STI (2006) - Been very happy with Uniroyal Rainsport 3s on previous cars im aware they are a pretty soft try but only do 5-6k a year

[TW]Fox · 12 Jun 2018 at 14:09

Steedie said:
How are you finding the RFT version of the AS3? I'm set on that tyre, and may opt for the RFT version for the reasons you say while I'm still under warranty. Can't be bothered with the hassle of arguing with them

Just ordered two of these for the front so I must like them.

ChrisD. · 12 Jun 2018 at 16:14

pigeonguyuk said:
Any recommendations for a set of tyres on a WRX STI (2006) - Been very happy with Uniroyal Rainsport 3s on previous cars im aware they are a pretty soft try but only do 5-6k a year

Pilot Sport 4S if you can get them.

3t3P · 13 Jun 2018 at 08:30

What a 'beautiful' tyre. PS4S

Silent, not crashy, great fun turn-in and endless grip.
I can finally put power down in my car FWD 265bhp.

Car obviously feels faster now

literally/actually making me laugh out loud I can stomp the loud pedal in 1st/2nd now with abandon.

Highly recommended. Oh and they look smart too.

IAmATeaf · 13 Jun 2018 at 08:35

What car?

NoNameNoNumber · 13 Jun 2018 at 08:38

Sounds like a Leon Cupra.

3t3P · 13 Jun 2018 at 11:35

scirocco r

tamzzy · 13 Jun 2018 at 11:44

3t3P said:
Silent

Really? I found it louder than my run flats lol.

Steedie · 13 Jun 2018 at 12:12

[TW]Fox said:
Just ordered two of these for the front so I must like them.

Where did you order yours from? Haven't had to buy tyres for years so no idea where to go any more

[TW]Fox · 13 Jun 2018 at 12:14

Steedie said:
Where did you order yours from? Haven't had to buy tyres for years so no idea where to go any more

Tyre leader.

142.99 each.

Steedie · 13 Jun 2018 at 12:15

[TW]Fox said:
Tyre leader.

142.99 each.

Perfect, thank you. They did come up cheapest for all 4 tyres for me as well but hadn't heard of them before so wasn't sure.

3t3P · 13 Jun 2018 at 13:00

I went black circles as at the time with a discount code they had worked out bit cheaper than tyre leader though have used them before and currently got some PS4's coming for the gfs car

tamzzy · 13 Jun 2018 at 13:16

@Steedie if you search on Facebook for Ben patey. He does some stonking deals on tyres. I got my ps4s for 1/6 off internet prices at the time. He might do some as3 RFT. Won't hurt to ask.

Steedie · 13 Jun 2018 at 13:43

tamzzy said:
@Steedie if you search on Facebook for Ben patey. He does some stonking deals on tyres. I got my ps4s for 1/6 off internet prices at the time. He might do some as3 RFT. Won't hurt to ask.

Can't hurt to ask

thank you

pigeonguyuk · 13 Jun 2018 at 15:32

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And my Mechnic will Fit/balanace and dispose of the old tyres for £54

So total is £398.10 is that a good price? As he can oly order them in with fitting and all included at £126 each(£504 total)

ShiWarrior · 13 Jun 2018 at 15:33

wheres that ?
seems good, just looked at tyres myself (17") and they are more expensive than your size

pigeonguyuk · 13 Jun 2018 at 15:49

ShiWarrior said:
wheres that ?
seems good, just looked at tyres myself (17") and they are more expensive than your size

blackcircles.com on the michelin they have offer if buy 4 save £40. I could get them from one of their approved fitters for literally the same price but its the time factor. my mechanic fits tyres on the side so rarely have to wait for the 5-6 customers before to get them fitted. my local tyre places u cna sometime swait 1= hour if u need 4 tires done so will do the supply only then pay him the fititng

ubersonic · 13 Jun 2018 at 16:37

My friend and I both got a new set of tyres the other day, I got a full set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres for £630, he got a full set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres for £1450, both very happy with the new rubber (me especially as mine were super bald on the inside due to speed bumps).

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