**Unofficial Tyre Thread**
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Decent tyres will fix it along with a proper alignment. I had tramlining with PS2s, but ever since I ditched them on the old car and got AS2/Sessantas, no hint of it.
They probably didn't touch the rear wheels because the camber arm nuts are prone to seizing. If that's the case, then I'd just buy a new set of nuts and bushes from BMW and supply them for fitting before the alignment. They're not expensive parts really and means your alignment will just go that much smoother.
They probably didn't touch the rear wheels because the camber arm nuts are prone to seizing. If that's the case, then I'd just buy a new set of nuts and bushes from BMW and supply them for fitting before the alignment. They're not expensive parts really and means your alignment will just go that much smoother.
Since my 2.0 TDI FR has ditch finders on all four corners since owning it, I'm after new tyres to replace them.
Not really wanting to spend more than £70 a corner max. Anyone had either the Potenza RE002's or Sessanta's/Vorti's before? I've had Rainsport 2's on a previous car but want something different this time round. How true are tyre ratings? All rated 'F' for fuel consumption.
Not really wanting to spend more than £70 a corner max. Anyone had either the Potenza RE002's or Sessanta's/Vorti's before? I've had Rainsport 2's on a previous car but want something different this time round. How true are tyre ratings? All rated 'F' for fuel consumption.
What tyre size do you need? I'm sure that are some other alternatives.
Wouldn't necessarily recommend the Potenza's as Bridgestones on the whole tend to be too stiff (or at least when paired with Audi suspension - can't imagine a Seat is much different)
Haven't personally had Sessanta's before, and seems to be almost 50/50 split between people who love them and people who don't.
Oops tyre size would help, yes. Currently running 225/40/18 and any suggestions welcome
A lot of it will come down to personal experience and expectations I guess. Someone may have better feedback on one tyre than the next person might.
Oops tyre size would help, yes. Currently running 225/40/18 and any suggestions welcome
Same tyre size as my A3 - at the minute I have Michelin PS3's which seem very good in the wet or dry. Previously had Pirelli Pzero Rosso's but wouldn't recommend them,
Blackcircles are £81 for the Sessanta's and £88 for the Potenzas you mentioned and at those prices, I'd be inclined to pay a few quid more and get something else.
£91 for Goodyear F1A2 - softer sidewalls
£92 for Michelin PS3 - best wet performance (A rated)
£95 for Conti CSC5 - best performance, but faster wearing
If buying from Blackcircles, then don't forget you can use Quidco to get cashback, and you can also claim tesco clubcard points.
Will take a look at them, thanks. Tyreleader was site I was looking at as they seem to be cheaper than elsewhere but I have heard mixed reviews on their customer service. I'll have a look at the cashback option to see what price difference is.
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20-25k miles from CSC5s is OK by me
Ended up ordering the Mitchelin CrossClimates, due to be fitted next week.
This time of year up here should should be good for a mix of conditions, mild, cold, dry, wet, possibly even a touch of snow. So will be interesting to see how they compare to the Goodyears, which by all accounts appear to be one of the best rated summer tyres available in my size.
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Looks like an interesting enough tyre tbh:
http://www.evo.co.uk/features/15600/michelin-cross-climate-vs-winter-and-all-season-tyres
In dry weather they seem to be comparable to a mid range summer tyre.
http://www.evo.co.uk/features/15600/michelin-cross-climate-vs-winter-and-all-season-tyres
In dry weather they seem to be comparable to a mid range summer tyre.
Yeah that was one of the reviews I read before deciding to give them a try.
I usually fit the best summer tyres I can, but most of the top performance tyres don't seem to be available in my size, which basically left me with a choice between the Goodyears again, or trying something like this.
Interest got the better of me, so I thought I'd opt for a bit of a change and give these a go.
I usually fit the best summer tyres I can, but most of the top performance tyres don't seem to be available in my size, which basically left me with a choice between the Goodyears again, or trying something like this.
Interest got the better of me, so I thought I'd opt for a bit of a change and give these a go.
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Careful with the EU tyre ratings, the PS3 will have the worst wet performance of those 3.
[TW]Fox;28882045 said:
Whilst I would tend to agree that the EU ratings are pretty rubbish - in this case they do seem fairly accurate.
Autoexpress puts the PS3 above both the CSC5 and F1AS2 in wet and aquaplaning tests:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/66051/michelin-pilot-sport-3
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/66054/goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-2
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/66048/continental-contisportcontact-5
My own personal experience with the PS3 suggests that their wet performance is very good (however to be clear, I haven't tried CSC5 or F1AS2).
Thats pretty much the only review that shows that though, take a look at the 2015 Evo test and it's 8th overall:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2015-EVO-Magazine-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm
[TW]Fox;28882647 said:
2015-EVO-Magazine-Performance-Tyre-Test said:
In terms of Wet performance in that test, the PS3 rates 5th. Given that the PS3 would score well in the excluded aquaplaning tests, and depending on the wet/dry weighting, results could have ended up similar. 40% of their result is also "subjective feel", which seems a large bias for something that can't be scientifically proven and is based on the reviewer/tester's opinion (e.g. if I subjectively reviewed F1AS2's then I would likely score them less as I dislike softer sidewalls)
2015-EVO Michelin PS3 said:
I'm quite happy with my tyres though, they are an improvement on the Pzero Rosso's I had before, the wet performance is likely the best I have experience on any of my cars, and hopefully they have a decent balance of longevity.
Will pick some up from BMW, cheers Clarkey.
Is it worth getting the 'Hunter' alignment done, preferably?
There's a guy in Worcester that has the Hunter system, who is local to me, might as well get it done properly?
That's a (sort of) downside to equipping yourself with winter tyres I suppose - even if you can get around, if every other numpty has already gone and blocked the roads everywhere and caused traffic chaos, you'd probably be best off staying at home anyway 