Unofficial Tyre Thread

Gilbert89 · 28 Feb 2023 at 09:40

kona786 said:
I'm interested in the as6 but they don't come in 215 40 18 at the moment. Grrr..

215/40/18 - Bless you (My OEM Size)

Since my alloys are the same a Golf GTI which come with standard 225/40/18 - After some research I sized up and managed to change all 4 for less than the price of 2 in 215/40/18.

Less rubber but more expensive, what kind of world do we live in :confused:

kona786 · 28 Feb 2023 at 09:53

Gilbert89 said:
215/40/18 - Bless you (My OEM Size)

Since my alloys are the same a Golf GTI which come with standard 225/40/18 - After some research I sized up and managed to change all 4 for less than the price of 2 in 215/40/18.

Less rubber but more expensive, what kind of world do we live in

Haha. You lucky B. I wish I could could fit 225 40 18 as they're always soo much cheaper.

I've already sized up from 205, so 225 is a no go.

Penfold101 · 28 Feb 2023 at 09:55

If I need a good cry, I go and price up my 275/35/19 runflats for the rear of my E Class… :cry:

beachBOYken · 28 Feb 2023 at 10:54

Is black circles still a good place to purchase tyres, used them years ago, which was last time I purchased any.

VaderDSL · 28 Feb 2023 at 10:59

beachBOYken said:
Is black circles still a good place to purchase tyres, used them years ago, which was last time I purchased any.

no worse or better than other sites imo. I’ve used them and cam skill personally with no issues, Michelin bought black circles site a while back,

beachBOYken · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:05

VaderDSL said:
no worse or better than other sites imo. I’ve used them and cam skill personally with no issues, Michelin bought black circles site a while back,

I have a 2019 Fiesta with 18’ alloys, currently have the factory fitted Michelins still with a good amount of tread but the side wall has started to get that cracking from the sun I guess, actually it’s more on the edge of the tread.
I guess I should look to replace all 4.

Any recommendations on a good brand for all season weather?

I just hope I’m not wasting my money getting new tyres, just because of this light cracking, I’m sure it’s just how they have weathered and it’s sun damage. But best to be safe.

dlockers · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:08

beachBOYken said:
Is black circles still a good place to purchase tyres, used them years ago, which was last time I purchased any.

It was spot on for me. It looks like the FLASH15 discount code is up again.

I had the work itself done at a Formula1 autocentre I think. But it was totally seamless.

ChrisD. · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:29

Need a Continental sale, my Pilot Super Sports will likely need replacing after Spa next month.

beachBOYken · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:38

So 2019 reg factory fitted tyres roughly 17k I think plenty of tread still but this cracking, would you say they need replacing? my personal opinion is yes, but just wanted your thoughts, I guess sun/UV light has caused this?

edit/ they look grubby, lol from all the road salt.

dlockers · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:55

beachBOYken said:
So 2019 reg factory fitted tyres roughly 17k I think plenty of tread still but this cracking, would you say they need replacing? my personal opinion is yes, but just wanted your thoughts, I guess sun/UV light has caused this?

edit/ they look grubby, lol from all the road salt.

I had a similar issue with Yokos on my E43 and ended up replacing:

My mums Fiesta has just come back from MOT with a similar problem on the rear tyres. That is a 2017 tho.

The biggest concern wasn't the cracking on the outside edge, but it was cracked in the middle tread as well.

beachBOYken · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:58

dLockers said:
I had a similar issue with Yokos on my E43 and ended up replacing:

My mums Fiesta has just come back from MOT with a similar problem on the rear tyres. That is a 2017 tho.

The biggest concern wasn't the cracking on the outside edge, but it was cracked in the middle tread as well.

Thanks I will get all 4 replaced with Michelin pilot sport 4.

Greebo · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:59

kona786 said:
Michelin are taking the micky with their PS5 pricing. 185 per tyre fitted for 215 4018?

Sheesh.

cant even get ps5 in my tyre yet but ps4 are £388.61 fitted per corner - ouch

dlockers · 28 Feb 2023 at 11:59

beachBOYken said:
Thanks I will get all 4 replaced with Michelin pilot sport 4.

Check https://www.blackcircles.com/ and use code FLASH15.

It says it has 12 hours left but like clock work the code reappears every month or so. It is co-owned by Michelin IIRC so unlikely to get a better price anywhere else.

beachBOYken · 28 Feb 2023 at 12:00

Does the speed rating make much difference, mine are W rated but only have a Y rated available to me on black circles?

dlockers · 28 Feb 2023 at 12:08

beachBOYken said:
Does the speed rating make much difference, mine are W rated but only have a Y rated available to me on black circles?

Y is higher rated than W so I wouldn't worry.

beachBOYken · 28 Feb 2023 at 12:34

Got tyres ordered, just a thought is wheel alignment necessary after changing 4 tyres?
I didn't add it at checkout because normally garages try to sell you it on the day of fitting.

dlockers · 28 Feb 2023 at 12:36

beachBOYken said:
Got tyres ordered, just a thought is wheel alignment necessary after changing 4 tyres?
I didn't add it at checkout because normally garages try to sell you it on the day of fitting.

I didn't but am regretting it now as I'll inevitably have to make a separate trip now :rolleyes:

CaptainRAVE · 28 Feb 2023 at 12:37

beachBOYken said:
Got tyres ordered, just a thought is wheel alignment necessary after changing 4 tyres?
I didn't add it at checkout because normally garages try to sell you it on the day of fitting.

You’re meant to get it done annually. How have your tyres worn? Im only doing mine since mine have worn incredibly unevenly.

Hoping to get mine done at 8:30 tomorrow, but it doesn’t fill me with confidence that the engineer only arrives at 8. They’re going to phone me first thing, but at this rate I’ll camp out in there until it’s done

ATS have an alignment deal on. As do either kwik fit/Halfords, I forget which.

beachBOYken · 28 Feb 2023 at 12:42

CaptainRAVE said:
You’re meant to get it done annually. How have your tyres worn? Im only doing mine since mine have worn incredibly unevenly.

Hoping to get mine done at 8:30 tomorrow, but it doesn’t fill me with confidence that the engineer only arrives at 8. They’re going to phone me first thing, but at this rate I’ll camp out in there until it’s done

ATS have an alignment deal on. As do either kwik fit/Halfords, I forget which.

My tyres have worn evenly, checking myself and service tread measurements have always been more or less same across front and rear.
I will see what the fitters say on the day, they will more than likely offer alignment.

How much is it costing you for alignment?

It said £150 on black circles for me.

CaptainRAVE · 28 Feb 2023 at 12:49

beachBOYken said:
My tyres have worn evenly, checking myself and service tread measurements have always been more or less same across front and rear.
I will see what the fitters say on the day, they will more than likely offer alignment.

How much is it costing you for alignment?

It said £150 on black circles for me.

They probably will, but it doesn’t sound like you need it. Was £90 for 4 wheel alignment with F1 autocentre. £35 or so with ATS, but they didn’t have my tyres. Cheaper than I remember, Kwik fit offered me £50 a corner once, that I laughed at. This is literally the only reason why I didn’t have a mobile fitter out.

Wife is taking her car tomorrow, so if they can’t do this I’m car less

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