But actually, certainly in BMW's case, the two tyres can be completely different and feel totally different on the car. Whether the extra performance is worth the extra £30 is up to you. I would suggest unless you are using high performance models then its unlikely.
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But actually, certainly in BMW's case, the two tyres can be completely different and feel totally different on the car. Whether the extra performance is worth the extra £30 is up to you. I would suggest unless you are using high performance models then its unlikely.
Finally had the chance to use my Michelin CC2's in snow for the one time of year it happens down south 
In all seriousness, I was extremely impressed with the grip and handling, I decided to pop out early this morning and find some fresh undriven in snow to give the CC2's a test and they did not disappoint.
In all seriousness, I was extremely impressed with the grip and handling, I decided to pop out early this morning and find some fresh undriven in snow to give the CC2's a test and they did not disappoint.
After a lot of thinking about whether I should pay an extra £150 for the Conti Sport Contact 7 or Goodyear ASY 6 I have decided to take a punt on the Maxxis VS5 and have ordered a set in 225/40/19 and 255/35/19 for my 335i. I'll update once they are fitted.
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Looking for new tyres and I've noticed that the Yokohama V107 is now available - At a decent bit cheaper than the Relevant offerings from the most common premium manufacturers.
When it's predecessor was released, the v105, they were brilliant in both wet and dry and I happily burned through 2 sets.
Has anyone got any first hand experience of the newer V107? Independent testing data seems scarce apart from Yokohama's press releases.
When it's predecessor was released, the v105, they were brilliant in both wet and dry and I happily burned through 2 sets.
Has anyone got any first hand experience of the newer V107? Independent testing data seems scarce apart from Yokohama's press releases.
Cant find any, only mentions in magazines when launched. Described as a "premium sport" tyre by AUTA as opposed to yokohama calling them "ultra-high performance tyre" but suppose they cant be too rubbish as in Asia they are "OE-fitment approved for high-performance vehicles such as the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+, the Mercedes-AMG G 63-based Brabus 700/800/900 Off Roader, and BMW’s X5 M and X6 M." and the recent press car for review of the BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive was supplied with these on.
Yokohama AD09 is meant to be their ultimate street race tyre.
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Every year it becomes harder and harder to argue that the German publication AutoBild aren't leading the tyre testing game, and once again they seem to be a huge step ahead of everyone else.For their ...
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This initial braking distance data from upcoming AutoBild test is about as good I can see for the Yokohama V107
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I'd love to see some test data of the Ultrac Vorti R+ and I just noticed those Yokos today as well. Would be nice to see how they compare to the Conti SC7's. But the price for the SC7's at the moment seems really good (especially in the sizes I'm eyeing up). I've just put a deposit down on the new alloys for the Mustang, so will need to press the button on tyres in the next 1-2 months. Will I be able to hold out or not. 
I've been looking at the Eagle AS6 but don't seem to offer 20" sizing (yet). Bah!
I've been looking at the Eagle AS6 but don't seem to offer 20" sizing (yet). Bah!
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Well the CSC7s had a brilliant wet weather test today. Torrential rain and soaked roads, incredible grip and no hint of aquaplaning. They give a lot of confidence. Can only imagine what they’d be like on a warm dry day.
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Anyone in here with a Tesla Model 3 performance who's gone for different tyres to factory spec?
I have no idea what's available specific to the extra weight and noise reduction properties they are fitted with?
I haven't looked at the tread depth yet but the way I have driven the thing for two years and 17K miles, there can't be much meat left on them now
I was thinking of some trackday type tyres but can't see any suitable in a 235 / 35 / 20
I have no idea what's available specific to the extra weight and noise reduction properties they are fitted with?
I haven't looked at the tread depth yet but the way I have driven the thing for two years and 17K miles, there can't be much meat left on them now
I was thinking of some trackday type tyres but can't see any suitable in a 235 / 35 / 20
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Booked in for an alignment tomorrow, should be interesting.
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Pushed the button on the conti's. 265/35/20 and 305/30/20. 
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“Sorry mate, machines frozen up… you will have to come back tomorrow”
Heh, they’re ‘down to one ramp’. So may take a bit longer, but hopefully we get there soon. This is a different garage to the last one. I’ll just wait patiently
He comes back and he’s like, yes, the front is out. And the rear? I’ll check. Oh, can’t do that because we’d need to reprogram the sensors. At least the rears wore evenly. It’s the fronts that really needed doing. £70 later. Pales into comparison to the tyre price though. The Toe was out, camber etc fine. Explains the inner near the wall wear I guess?
Toe was about .10 out.
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Heh, they’re ‘down to one ramp’. So may take a bit longer, but hopefully we get there soon. This is a different garage to the last one. I’ll just wait patiently
He comes back and he’s like, yes, the front is out. And the rear? I’ll check. Oh, can’t do that because we’d need to reprogram the sensors. At least the rears wore evenly. It’s the fronts that really needed doing. £70 later. Pales into comparison to the tyre price though. The Toe was miles out, camber etc fine. Explains the inner near the wall wear I guess?
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Toe was about .10 out.
You can guarantee there is always something causing delays, especially when you book early on Saturdays when the main goal is to be in and out!
I always thought rears were more tricky to do alignment on and required a dealer/specialist, seems like they could have done it but time was an issue? Be interesting to see if you feel a difference now the fronts have been dailed in.
On the topic of alignment I am considering some lowering springs for the Polo GTI as OEM ride height isn’t very pleasing on the eye… is it good practise to have an alignment done afterwards or would that be in an ideal world and essentially wouldn’t really need it?
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After reading. Wasn’t hugely out before, but figured I’d do it since I was there. It would seem that most of the uneven wear resulted from the one brand new tyre that had been put on vs 3 worn. Not surprising really. At least it’s all dialled in now, even if just for my own piece of mind.
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Oh haha that doesn't tell us anything then..
always useful to put up before adjustments and explain tyre wear (which you did) let people see what causes what.
Presumably toeing out a lot then if both front inners worn?
If only one side (left?) will more be that slightly extra camber (probably gets worse under compression, roundabouts
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Oh haha that doesn't tell us anything then..
always useful to put up before adjustments and explain tyre wear (which you did) let people see what causes what.
Presumably toeing out a lot then if both front inners worn?
If only one side (left?) will more be that slightly extra camber (probably gets worse under compression, roundabouts
Edi** OK I've scrolled back a page or two.. I see your reason for change now
Haha, yes, good reason to get it checked
. He started adjusting before I could get a decent before picture. The offending tyre was at least 0.18 or so toe at the start I think.Yes, they get pretty compressed on roundabouts
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toe generally cancels out between the two wheels on that same axle, all that'll happen if you have one toe out is a steering wheel on the ****. so the cars goes straight (toe in or toe out equal) but steering on the wonkHaha, yes, good reason to get it checked
Yes, they get pretty compressed on roundabouts