Tyre help

mattandy · 14-11-2007, 13:15

Due to a mis-hap last night parking the pride and joy my nearside front tyre is now very dead and ripped so I'm after your knowledge and opinions on my options for new tyres.

I've decided to replace both front tyres at the same time and due to budget I'm restricted to the following:

Falken ZE 512
Falken GRB FK 451
Yokohama S306
Or
Pirelli Pzero Nero (bit over budget though)

All are from blackcircles.com and come fully fitted, balanced etc.

Cheers everyone.

Matt

Skodaboy1983 · 14-11-2007, 13:29

If it was me mate I would go for the yoko's mate, I had them on one of my cars once mate and had no complaints about them.

David

Decron · 14-11-2007, 13:42

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mattandy · 14-11-2007, 14:11

I was thinking of the Yokos as one of my mates has good things to say about them.

The S306s are £156.36 all in and the Pzeros are £164.88 all in. For that I get VAT included, delivery to an approved fitter one minute's drive away from my place, fitted, balanced, valves etc

There's Kumho Ecsta Sport KU 31s for £128.32 all in but didn't know much about them so wasn't sure if they'd be any good.

I'd use Camskills or mytyres but I'd have to get them delivered somewhere with someone to sign for them and then find a fitter who'd be willing to fit them for me.

ScoobyChris · 14-11-2007, 14:14

I wouldn't opt for either of those Falkens - do they do the FK452's in the size you're after? Failing that the Toyo T1-R's are highly rated....

Chris

Skodaboy1983 · 14-11-2007, 14:18

Toyo's are good as well but heard not too great in the wet, had a set on my last car but stuck to the road like nothing else, so don't know where people get don't handle well in wet.

David

faboka vrs · 14-11-2007, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skodaboy1983

Toyo's are good as well but heard not too great in the wet, had a set on my last car but stuck to the road like nothing else, so don't know where people get don't handle well in wet.

David

After 6K miles on the front their wet weather ability is

Wouldnt go for Falkern 451 again. They didnt like brunters in the heat

skudmissile · 14-11-2007, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

After 6K miles on the front their wet weather ability is

And close to the thread depth limits they are

sharkrider · 14-11-2007, 14:29

I'd go for the pirelli pzero-nero's... I had these on the front of my vRS and they were great

faboka vrs · 14-11-2007, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by skudmissile

And close to the thread depth limits they are

Well just order a Bridgstone ER300 to match my spare wheel. Lets see how they get on through the winter on the front.

Trip round wales anyone

Decron · 14-11-2007, 14:34

Got 19k and two track days out of a set of T1r's and never had any issues with them in any conditions. Best tyres I have ever used.

mattandy · 14-11-2007, 14:35

I was recommended the T1-Rs but they don't do them plus I've heard they tend to wear quite quickly. The Falkens I've only ever heard bad things about but it's worth seeing what other people think of them.

I've got a road trip booked next year to the in-laws and back (2200miles) so I want a set that'll last at least til I get back from that.

If the Kumhos are good I'll prob get them and save myself £30 if not there's only £8 difference in the Pzeros and the S306s so it'll prob be the Pzeros

Matt

Skodaboy1983 · 14-11-2007, 14:41

Falkens tend to wear badly, I got a set put on in October last year and had to replace them in April of this year.

David

johnjohnhealy · 14-11-2007, 14:57

I've got Vredestine sessanta's on the Mondeo st and they are simply fantastic, come top of most tyre tests too.

Skodaboy1983 · 14-11-2007, 15:02

I've conti's on my vrs and one dunlop tyre, and can't complain about them.

David

ScoobyChris · 14-11-2007, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skodaboy1983

Falkens tend to wear badly, I got a set put on in October last year and had to replace them in April of this year.

My Falkens are wearing very well (just ticked over 17k on them

). Conti's?!?! You're having a laugh!

Chris

Skodaboy1983 · 14-11-2007, 15:18

I've heard conti's are pants but if your using them for normal driving I don't mind.

David

mattandy · 14-11-2007, 17:55

Cheers for the help guys

, I've made my mind up and am going for the Pzero Neros.

£164.88 everything incl. from blackcircles.com done at a garage just down the road.

One other thing though, the spare wheel has that massive yellow sticker on it warning of death, home repossession and a bad s-x lfe if you go over 50mph yet the tyre's W speed rated which means it's good for 3 times that speed. Why? Is it just them covering themselves against court cases?

Matt

(Whoo hoo! I've made it into treble figures!)

sharkrider · 14-11-2007, 18:23

yes theyre just covering themselves... it would be fine to go faster on

*disclaimer: sharkrider cannot be responsible if peoples tyres blow up and they die

DRJ · 14-11-2007, 19:10

I've just put 4 t1-Rs on and fuel consumption has rocketed - approx 10mpg less than the Pilots before...

14-11-2007, 13:15	#1
mattandy NSL enabled Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel Posts: 1,294 Thanks: 63 Thanked 46 Times in 44 Posts	Tyre help Due to a mis-hap last night parking the pride and joy my nearside front tyre is now very dead and ripped so I'm after your knowledge and opinions on my options for new tyres. I've decided to replace both front tyres at the same time and due to budget I'm restricted to the following: Falken ZE 512 Falken GRB FK 451 Yokohama S306 Or Pirelli Pzero Nero (bit over budget though) All are from blackcircles.com and come fully fitted, balanced etc. Cheers everyone. Matt __________________

14-11-2007, 13:29	#2
Skodaboy1983 SICKBOY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,462 Thanks: 234 Thanked 189 Times in 185 Posts	Re: Tyre help If it was me mate I would go for the yoko's mate, I had them on one of my cars once mate and had no complaints about them. David

14-11-2007, 13:42	#3
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,090 Thanks: 47 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Tyre help Try Tyres at mytyres.co.uk: car tyres, 4x4 tyres and van tyres at low prices

14-11-2007, 14:11	#4
mattandy NSL enabled Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel Posts: 1,294 Thanks: 63 Thanked 46 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Tyre help I was thinking of the Yokos as one of my mates has good things to say about them. The S306s are £156.36 all in and the Pzeros are £164.88 all in. For that I get VAT included, delivery to an approved fitter one minute's drive away from my place, fitted, balanced, valves etc There's Kumho Ecsta Sport KU 31s for £128.32 all in but didn't know much about them so wasn't sure if they'd be any good. I'd use Camskills or mytyres but I'd have to get them delivered somewhere with someone to sign for them and then find a fitter who'd be willing to fit them for me. __________________

14-11-2007, 14:14	#5
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,090 Thanks: 15 Thanked 322 Times in 280 Posts	Re: Tyre help I wouldn't opt for either of those Falkens - do they do the FK452's in the size you're after? Failing that the Toyo T1-R's are highly rated.... Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

14-11-2007, 14:18	#6
Skodaboy1983 SICKBOY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,462 Thanks: 234 Thanked 189 Times in 185 Posts	Re: Tyre help Toyo's are good as well but heard not too great in the wet, had a set on my last car but stuck to the road like nothing else, so don't know where people get don't handle well in wet. David

14-11-2007, 14:29	#9
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,677 Thanks: 186 Thanked 89 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Tyre help I'd go for the pirelli pzero-nero's... I had these on the front of my vRS and they were great __________________ 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!)

14-11-2007, 14:34	#11
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,090 Thanks: 47 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Tyre help Got 19k and two track days out of a set of T1r's and never had any issues with them in any conditions. Best tyres I have ever used.

14-11-2007, 14:35	#12
mattandy NSL enabled Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel Posts: 1,294 Thanks: 63 Thanked 46 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Tyre help I was recommended the T1-Rs but they don't do them plus I've heard they tend to wear quite quickly. The Falkens I've only ever heard bad things about but it's worth seeing what other people think of them. I've got a road trip booked next year to the in-laws and back (2200miles) so I want a set that'll last at least til I get back from that. If the Kumhos are good I'll prob get them and save myself £30 if not there's only £8 difference in the Pzeros and the S306s so it'll prob be the Pzeros Matt __________________

14-11-2007, 14:41	#13
Skodaboy1983 SICKBOY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,462 Thanks: 234 Thanked 189 Times in 185 Posts	Re: Tyre help Falkens tend to wear badly, I got a set put on in October last year and had to replace them in April of this year. David

14-11-2007, 14:57	#14
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Tyre help I've got Vredestine sessanta's on the Mondeo st and they are simply fantastic, come top of most tyre tests too.

14-11-2007, 15:02	#15
Skodaboy1983 SICKBOY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,462 Thanks: 234 Thanked 189 Times in 185 Posts	Re: Tyre help I've conti's on my vrs and one dunlop tyre, and can't complain about them. David

14-11-2007, 15:18	#17
Skodaboy1983 SICKBOY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,462 Thanks: 234 Thanked 189 Times in 185 Posts	Re: Tyre help I've heard conti's are pants but if your using them for normal driving I don't mind. David

14-11-2007, 17:55	#18
mattandy NSL enabled Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel Posts: 1,294 Thanks: 63 Thanked 46 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Tyre help Cheers for the help guys , I've made my mind up and am going for the Pzero Neros. £164.88 everything incl. from blackcircles.com done at a garage just down the road. One other thing though, the spare wheel has that massive yellow sticker on it warning of death, home repossession and a bad s-x lfe if you go over 50mph yet the tyre's W speed rated which means it's good for 3 times that speed. Why? Is it just them covering themselves against court cases? Matt (Whoo hoo! I've made it into treble figures!) __________________ Last edited by mattandy; 14-11-2007 at 18:27.

14-11-2007, 18:23	#19
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,677 Thanks: 186 Thanked 89 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Tyre help yes theyre just covering themselves... it would be fine to go faster on *disclaimer: sharkrider cannot be responsible if peoples tyres blow up and they die __________________ 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!)

14-11-2007, 19:10	#20
DRJ Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gloucester Posts: 802 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tyre help I've just put 4 t1-Rs on and fuel consumption has rocketed - approx 10mpg less than the Pilots before... __________________ David - Skoda Fabia vRS - October 2004 facelift

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