Tread depth isn't the only thing that affects longevity though?
**Unofficial Tyre Thread**
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So it turns out my wife qualifies for Costco membership via her job.
I heard good things about the price of Costco tyres but I'm curious what they're like from a fitting/service perspective.
(I get that it's not rocket science but I'm simply keen to hear feedback from someone who's used them versus the usual suspects)
I heard good things about the price of Costco tyres but I'm curious what they're like from a fitting/service perspective.
(I get that it's not rocket science but I'm simply keen to hear feedback from someone who's used them versus the usual suspects)
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Prices haven’t been that good for a while IMO. You get the odd deal but usually on clearance stock.
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There have been quite a few posts about it above and in other threads, but when I did my research, the best mild/cold weather all seasons are the Vector 4Season Gen3.
I’ve been really, really impressed by them.
My Octavia has recently had an advisory for 2 front tyres on its MOT, and I'm thinking of going all season, any recommendations for 225/45/17 please?
As per the post just above, I was looking at the Cross Climate, but open to other options too.
As per the post just above, I was looking at the Cross Climate, but open to other options too.
Thanks. I must admit I've not looked in some time but when I was looking around at PS4s and PS5s they seemed very competitive but maybe that's changed since then.
I'm in the same boat as the chap above TBH. I don't want to go overboard but don't want to buy rubbish either. The Cross Climates are coming in at nearly £500 for a full set!
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Honestly, take a look at the Goodyear. They were £20 a tyre cheaper than the Crossclimate when I got 4 of them for the Fiesta and they’re amazing.
The only negative is that they’re a little louder than the previous tyres, but then everything is loud in a tin can
The comfort is leagues above, grip in colder weather is awesome and the aqua resistance is shockingly good compared to even the PS5 on my 135i and N rated Asymmetrics on my Boxster.
Honestly, take a look at the Goodyear. They were £20 a tyre cheaper than the Crossclimate when I got 4 of them for the Fiesta and they’re amazing.
The only negative is that they’re a little louder than the previous tyres, but then everything is loud in a tin can
The comfort is leagues above, grip in colder weather is awesome and the aqua resistance is shockingly good compared to even the PS5 on my 135i and N rated Asymmetrics on my Boxster.
Likewise, in my size, they were about £100 cheaper for the whole set over CC2s. Reading the reviews there didn't seem to be much between the two, but slightly better in the wet.
I actually found them quieter than the tyres my car came with, but they were super budget ones.
See my post on the previous page.
Goodyear Vector 4 seasons gen 3 were epic for me on my Scotland trip during the storms and rains over the last few weeks.
Mighty whilst driving up a wet/slushy/windy A9 and dealt with trips from Aberdeen up to the Fraserburgh area through lots of rain and standing water. Temps were always between 5 and 0.
Hadn't appreciated that can book home tyre fit at Halfords, say - at no additional cost, if you're prepared to be around all day (seems our localish ATS closed down)
Like Kwik-fit, maybe most others, have to book a fake appointment before you can see what the cost would be with any codes.
Like Kwik-fit, maybe most others, have to book a fake appointment before you can see what the cost would be with any codes.
I recently had some Pilot Sport 5's fitted at my local Costco (they were cheaper than essentially anywhere else and had a £50 off when buying two deal so I saved about £80 compared to anywhere else I could find at the time) and I had no issues with fitting at all.
I'm not sure I would say it was a better experience than anywhere else I've had, but ultimately I drove in with old tyres, drove out with new ones and all went well with no issues.
Yeah thanks, i'm going to price up a few options and will probably go for the Goodyears.Honestly, take a look at the Goodyear. They were £20 a tyre cheaper than the Crossclimate when I got 4 of them for the Fiesta and they’re amazing.
The only negative is that they’re a little louder than the previous tyres, but then everything is loud in a tin can
The comfort is leagues above, grip in colder weather is awesome and the aqua resistance is shockingly good compared to even the PS5 on my 135i and N rated Asymmetrics on my Boxster.
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Booked in for 4x Pilot Sport 4S on Monday with Kwikfit. £100 cheaper than anywhere else I could find.
Had to go N rated tyres to get the car under warranty. Could have saved about £300 by going for Sport Contact 7s
Had to go N rated tyres to get the car under warranty. Could have saved about £300 by going for Sport Contact 7s
Interested to hear how it feels and longevity
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Booked in for 4x Pilot Sport 4S on Monday with Kwikfit. £100 cheaper than anywhere else I could find.
Had to go N rated tyres to get the car under warranty. Could have saved about £300 by going for Sport Contact 7s
Fitted today! When dropping off the car, the chap said it’ll take a little longer than usual as they want to take extra care to not damage the wheels.
Can confirm they are damage free - just a little dirty.
Initial impressions over the Asymmetric are that they seem much softer over bumps and lower road noise. Hoping they’ll last a couple years though at that price!
Not quite sure how it works because in tyre reviews test of 255/35/19 tyres, it says the CSC7 has 7.4mm tread?
255/35 R19 96Y
EU Label: D/A/72
Weight: 10.49kgs
Tread: 7.4mm
3PMSF: no