new tyres on vrs

daz_vrs · 05-04-2006, 17:01

im looking for some cheap tyres to go on the back of my vrs and were wondering if these would be ok?
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifenb...106013&dsco=10
cheers
daz

**TaviaRS** · 05-04-2006, 17:11

Get pretty good scores in the tyre test and they are cheap however the load index looks a tad low, I'd have thought you needed a 91 rather than an 83. They will have very soft sidewalls which won't be so good with the weight of the deisel lump.

As for putting them on just the rear.... what's the chorus of that song by Dead or Alive? Oh yeah:

You spin me right ‘round, baby
Right ‘round like a record, baby
Right ‘round, ‘round, ‘round,
You spin me right ‘round, baby
Right ‘round like a record, baby
Right ‘round, ‘round, ‘round

daz_vrs · 05-04-2006, 17:17

would it make a difference that these tyres are going on the back. im putting something with a bit more grip on the front

daz

**TaviaRS** · 05-04-2006, 17:18

Not as much weight, but you'll still get quite a bit of sidewall deflection, IMHO. I wouldn't do it on mine, if that's any help.

daz_vrs · 05-04-2006, 17:41

ok cheers. ill have a drive around the tyre places tomorrow and see whats offered for budget tyres.
daz

Decron · 05-04-2006, 19:17

I had to put one of these on as that was all the depot had at the time.

They are fine for the money.

sharkrider · 05-04-2006, 19:32

they are 'v' rated, you need 'w' rated tyres....... you will have warranty and insurance issues if you put 'v's on it ........

edit: I'm having new tyres on in the morning, my tyre place couldn't find any fulda's, conti's, toyo's, or perelli p nero's (*sigh...) no stock from the suppliers! so I'm having some more goodyear F1's on....

daz_vrs · 06-04-2006, 12:16

took your advise and went for these ones instead
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifenb...106013&dsco=10
daz

sorry about link!
went for the regal rd3100

JasXPear · 06-04-2006, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz_vrs

would it make a difference that these tyres are going on the back. im putting something with a bit more grip on the front

daz

Certainly will! Grippiest tyres need to go on the back or you'll risk a spin which is very easy to get caught out by. Less grippy tyres on the front might mean more understeer but its far easier to control.

DRJ · 06-04-2006, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz_vrs

took your advise and went for these ones instead
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifenb...106013&dsco=10
daz

sorry about link!
went for the regal rd3100

I don't understand your link - that shows Nanking NS-2 205/45 R16 83V not "Regal rd3100"

Try http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifenb...127584&dsco=10

ric04vrs · 06-04-2006, 18:19

i've put 'ZR' spec dunlops on the front of mine , are they better or worse than 'WR' spec tyres ?

sharkrider · 06-04-2006, 18:36

yeah 'z' is ok, as its a higher speed rating than 'w' just mustn't be below... i.e a 'v'...

daz_vrs · 06-04-2006, 19:07

sorry about the link im

when it comes to computers!

daz

05-04-2006, 17:01	#1
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new tyres on vrs im looking for some cheap tyres to go on the back of my vrs and were wondering if these would be ok? http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifenb...106013&dsco=10 cheers daz

05-04-2006, 17:11	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,943 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs Get pretty good scores in the tyre test and they are cheap however the load index looks a tad low, I'd have thought you needed a 91 rather than an 83. They will have very soft sidewalls which won't be so good with the weight of the deisel lump. As for putting them on just the rear.... what's the chorus of that song by Dead or Alive? Oh yeah: You spin me right ‘round, baby Right ‘round like a record, baby Right ‘round, ‘round, ‘round, You spin me right ‘round, baby Right ‘round like a record, baby Right ‘round, ‘round, ‘round __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays Last edited by TaviaRS; 05-04-2006 at 17:14.

05-04-2006, 17:17	#3
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs would it make a difference that these tyres are going on the back. im putting something with a bit more grip on the front daz

05-04-2006, 17:18	#4
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,943 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs Not as much weight, but you'll still get quite a bit of sidewall deflection, IMHO. I wouldn't do it on mine, if that's any help. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

05-04-2006, 17:41	#5
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs ok cheers. ill have a drive around the tyre places tomorrow and see whats offered for budget tyres. daz

05-04-2006, 19:17	#6
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,529 Thanks: 65 Thanked 259 Times in 187 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs I had to put one of these on as that was all the depot had at the time. They are fine for the money.

05-04-2006, 19:32	#7
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,880 Thanks: 243 Thanked 105 Times in 93 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs they are 'v' rated, you need 'w' rated tyres....... you will have warranty and insurance issues if you put 'v's on it ........ edit: I'm having new tyres on in the morning, my tyre place couldn't find any fulda's, conti's, toyo's, or perelli p nero's (sigh...) no stock from the suppliers! so I'm having some more goodyear F1's on.... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!) Last edited by sharkrider; 05-04-2006 at 19:33.*

06-04-2006, 12:16	#8
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs took your advise and went for these ones instead http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifenb...106013&dsco=10 daz sorry about link! went for the regal rd3100 Last edited by daz_vrs; 06-04-2006 at 12:18.

06-04-2006, 18:19	#11
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,152 Thanks: 31 Thanked 187 Times in 181 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs i've put 'ZR' spec dunlops on the front of mine , are they better or worse than 'WR' spec tyres ? __________________ not so bored now

06-04-2006, 18:36	#12
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,880 Thanks: 243 Thanked 105 Times in 93 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs yeah 'z' is ok, as its a higher speed rating than 'w' just mustn't be below... i.e a 'v'... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

06-04-2006, 19:07	#13
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: new tyres on vrs sorry about the link im when it comes to computers! daz

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