Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate

crazy-trousers · 14-08-2006, 22:49

Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks in advance.

cheezemonkhai · 14-08-2006, 23:32

Pilot Exatlo or Pilot sport IMHO

Goochie · 15-08-2006, 08:14

Kuhmo KU31

They're a "cheap" tyre but I find them better than the Michelin Pilots or the Continentals I've had on the Octavia before.

Wayne Kerr · 15-08-2006, 09:14

I went for the Kuhmo's also.
As Goochie says, their cheap enough and they're directional.

When for one size up (225x50x15), the tyre calculator (freedom) reckons they were within the parimeters.

crazy-trousers · 15-08-2006, 10:33

Cheers for the speedy replies chaps. Like the sound of these Kumho tyres. Seems quite possible to get a pair for around £120 fitted locally (Manchester)

Should I go for the V or W speed rating on the Kumho Exta Sport tyres??

Goochie · 15-08-2006, 10:36

v = 149MPH
w = 168MPH

Either of those will be fine.

crazy-trousers · 15-08-2006, 10:39

Good stuff.

Aaquil · 16-08-2006, 20:04

Goodyear Eagle F1s on my Elegance Estate. Defo directional tread and very grippy.

crazy-trousers · 17-08-2006, 09:10

Hmm, Im sure Ive read elsewhere on this forum to stay clear of the Continentals for the Estate.

Goochie · 17-08-2006, 09:39

When I bought the Octavia it had a new set of continentals on it. They wore out in about 5 miles.

The Kumho's seem much better and I find they give much more indication of when they're reaching the limit while cornering.

KenONeill · 17-08-2006, 13:30

Pilots on my estate as standard (spare is still unused "sticker tyre"). I've liked Toyo Proxes on other cars, and do not recommend Dunlops; poor grip and wear.

Wayne Kerr · 17-08-2006, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

When I bought the Octavia it had a new set of continentals on it. They wore out in about 5 miles.

Blimey mate ,,,,,,,,,,,,, the handbreak is the long thing between the front seats.

Goochie · 18-08-2006, 08:21

I blame too many drag races on a rough concrete airfield

To be fair the Kumho's would probably have worn badly under the same conditions.

nitrovrs · 18-08-2006, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

I went for the Kuhmo's also.
As Goochie says, their cheap enough and they're directional.

When for one size up (225x50x60), the tyre calculator (freedom) reckons they were within the parimeters.

.
crikes..

.. where do you get 60 inch wheels from.

14-08-2006, 22:49	#1
crazy-trousers Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks in advance.

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,605 Thanks: 86 Thanked 394 Times in 365 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Pilot Exatlo or Pilot sport IMHO __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Kuhmo KU31 They're a "cheap" tyre but I find them better than the Michelin Pilots or the Continentals I've had on the Octavia before.

15-08-2006, 09:14	#4
Wayne Kerr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Kent Posts: 921 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate I went for the Kuhmo's also. As Goochie says, their cheap enough and they're directional. When for one size up (225x50x15), the tyre calculator (freedom) reckons they were within the parimeters. __________________ Deli G ,,,, leader of the Peckham Massif! KW Coilovers fitted, Forge TIP fitted, KK fitted, Blueflame full system fitted, CAI fitted, Forge 007 D/V fitted, PBVH4 fitted, Forge adjustable rear tie bars fitted, FMIC fitted, 312's fitted, Tints fitted. Was that a 4x4 Skoda??? It's IMPOSSIBLE! 197.2 BHP & 263.1Nm Last edited by Wayne Kerr; 19-08-2006 at 11:12.

15-08-2006, 10:33	#5
crazy-trousers Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Cheers for the speedy replies chaps. Like the sound of these Kumho tyres. Seems quite possible to get a pair for around £120 fitted locally (Manchester) Should I go for the V or W speed rating on the Kumho Exta Sport tyres??

15-08-2006, 10:36	#6
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate v = 149MPH w = 168MPH Either of those will be fine.

15-08-2006, 10:39	#7
crazy-trousers Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Good stuff.

16-08-2006, 20:04	#8
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 464 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Goodyear Eagle F1s on my Elegance Estate. Defo directional tread and very grippy.

17-08-2006, 09:10	#9
crazy-trousers Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Hmm, Im sure Ive read elsewhere on this forum to stay clear of the Continentals for the Estate.

17-08-2006, 09:39	#10
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate When I bought the Octavia it had a new set of continentals on it. They wore out in about 5 miles. The Kumho's seem much better and I find they give much more indication of when they're reaching the limit while cornering.

17-08-2006, 13:30	#11
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,258 Thanks: 55 Thanked 479 Times in 471 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate Pilots on my estate as standard (spare is still unused "sticker tyre"). I've liked Toyo Proxes on other cars, and do not recommend Dunlops; poor grip and wear.

18-08-2006, 08:21	#13
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tyres for 1.8T Elegance Estate I blame too many drag races on a rough concrete airfield To be fair the Kumho's would probably have worn badly under the same conditions.

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