Tyres

madliam · 20-05-2006, 20:24

help needed a cheap alternative to the dunlops

Makefish · 20-05-2006, 21:34

I appreciate you are new but there is thread after thread on this subject. A simple use of the search feature will dig up many alternatives.

I really do think it's about time there was a dedicated section to tyres and am behind those pressing for this additional forum.

DaveH · 21-05-2006, 17:13

Kumho, cheap and cheerful.

RADIOTWO · 21-05-2006, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by madliam

help needed a cheap alternative to the dunlops

Why do you need cheap tyres !!!

Don't forget tyres are the thing that keeps you on the road before you get put 6ft under

Radiotwo

drm_jones · 21-05-2006, 22:22

I recently purchased a pair of 225/45/R17 Toyo Proxes T1-R for my Octy from etyres for £100 per corner.

These are way better than the Dunlop SP sport 3000s that they replaced - I have no idea about the potential life of them but they grip the road very well

love that turbo · 22-05-2006, 17:20

I got a set of Pirelli PZero Neros 215-45-17 from Eiretyres, same as mytyres and they only cost €125 each which is only £78.60.

A lot of tyre for feck all money

Makefish · 22-05-2006, 17:36

Anybody had any experience of 'Sunny' tyres. Look almost identical to Toyo's at half the price?.

KenONeill · 23-05-2006, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by RADIOTWO

Why do you need cheap tyres !!!

Don't forget tyres are the thing that keeps you on the road before you get put 6ft under

Radiotwo

There's cheap and there's inexpensive. Dunlops are cheap, but Toyos are inexpensive (and cost less than Dunlops too).

cheezemonkhai · 23-05-2006, 14:28

They suply VW according to that add.

Can't say I have ever seen a Skoda with them on so they may mean they supply outside of the EU. Personally don't scrimp that much on decent tyres. As has been said they are the only thing holding you to the road and letting you stop or corner.

KenONeill · 24-05-2006, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

They suply VW according to that add.

.

What ad? :-|

My comments about Dunlop are based on personal experience (wore out fast and didn't grip that well to make up for it), and 3rd party tests. Check this as a typical link http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-tests-n...rands-lead.htm

cheezemonkhai · 24-05-2006, 10:18

The sunny tyres ad

Goochie · 24-05-2006, 10:20

Kumho KU31

Had them on for a while and very pleased with them.

Old Dude · 24-05-2006, 12:49

Wore the Dunlops out after 18,000 miles. Bought at set of Marshal tyres from DM Tyres in Oldham Lancs. Khan, the boss, recommended them and gets them to order. They only take a day or two to get hold of. They lasted about 24000 miles. To my mind they're a better tyre and I've no complaints. They cost me £185 the lot balanced and fitted. I've had two further sets since and they've each cost £200 per set. I've done around 80,000 miles now and there's probably 5,000 miles left on the set I've got on. I get them to chuck in a free hand car wash at the same time.

KenONeill · 25-05-2006, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

The sunny tyres ad

What "Sunny Tyres" ad? I'm not trolling; there are no billboards hereabouts, and the only things I normally watch on ITV are motorsport shows.

Goochie · 25-05-2006, 13:37

The one linked to in the post above:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-SUNNY-TYRE-...QQcmdZViewItem

cheezemonkhai · 25-05-2006, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Anybody had any experience of 'Sunny' tyres. Look almost identical to Toyo's at half the price?.

This sunny Tyre add that was linked to by makefish

KenONeill · 26-05-2006, 08:28

Sunny Tyres - All, I was being dense, and thinking of a Tv ad, rather than a claim that VAG supply them as OEM somewhere in the world!

Soz.

ag.morley · 26-05-2006, 08:37

I assume "Sunny" tyres are for the dry..

Can you get " Not so Sunny " tyres for the Wet..........

drm_jones · 26-05-2006, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag.morley

I assume "Sunny" tyres are for the dry..

Can you get " Not so Sunny " tyres for the Wet..........

20-05-2006, 20:24	#1
madliam Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: south east uk Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tyres help needed a cheap alternative to the dunlops

20-05-2006, 21:34	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,165 Thanks: 172 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: tyres I appreciate you are new but there is thread after thread on this subject. A simple use of the search feature will dig up many alternatives. I really do think it's about time there was a dedicated section to tyres and am behind those pressing for this additional forum. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

21-05-2006, 17:13	#3
DaveH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sheffield Posts: 806 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: tyres Kumho, cheap and cheerful. __________________ Mondeo Tdci 115, sweet!

21-05-2006, 22:22	#5
drm_jones Worthless loser Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nowhere of interest to anybody Posts: 1,034 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tyres I recently purchased a pair of 225/45/R17 Toyo Proxes T1-R for my Octy from etyres for £100 per corner. These are way better than the Dunlop SP sport 3000s that they replaced - I have no idea about the potential life of them but they grip the road very well __________________ David 2002 Black Magic Octavia V/RS

22-05-2006, 17:20	#6
love that turbo Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cavan in Ireland Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tyres I got a set of Pirelli PZero Neros 215-45-17 from Eiretyres, same as mytyres and they only cost €125 each which is only £78.60. A lot of tyre for feck all money

22-05-2006, 17:36	#7
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,165 Thanks: 172 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: tyres Anybody had any experience of 'Sunny' tyres. Look almost identical to Toyo's at half the price?. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

23-05-2006, 14:28	#9
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,604 Thanks: 86 Thanked 394 Times in 365 Posts	Re: tyres They suply VW according to that add. Can't say I have ever seen a Skoda with them on so they may mean they supply outside of the EU. Personally don't scrimp that much on decent tyres. As has been said they are the only thing holding you to the road and letting you stop or corner. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

24-05-2006, 10:18	#11
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,604 Thanks: 86 Thanked 394 Times in 365 Posts	Re: tyres The sunny tyres ad __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

24-05-2006, 10:20	#12
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: tyres Kumho KU31 Had them on for a while and very pleased with them.

24-05-2006, 12:49	#13
Old Dude Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: tyres Wore the Dunlops out after 18,000 miles. Bought at set of Marshal tyres from DM Tyres in Oldham Lancs. Khan, the boss, recommended them and gets them to order. They only take a day or two to get hold of. They lasted about 24000 miles. To my mind they're a better tyre and I've no complaints. They cost me £185 the lot balanced and fitted. I've had two further sets since and they've each cost £200 per set. I've done around 80,000 miles now and there's probably 5,000 miles left on the set I've got on. I get them to chuck in a free hand car wash at the same time.

25-05-2006, 13:37	#15
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: tyres The one linked to in the post above: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-SUNNY-TYRE-...QQcmdZViewItem

26-05-2006, 08:28	#17
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,252 Thanks: 55 Thanked 479 Times in 471 Posts	Re: tyres Sunny Tyres - All, I was being dense, and thinking of a Tv ad, rather than a claim that VAG supply them as OEM somewhere in the world! Soz.

26-05-2006, 08:37	#18
ag.morley S60-R wanabee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right on track........ Posts: 4,805 Thanks: 9 Thanked 76 Times in 30 Posts	Re: tyres I assume "Sunny" tyres are for the dry.. Can you get " Not so Sunny " tyres for the Wet.......... __________________ *I have decided to write nothing in this space* Join Now------>>>>> <<<<<------woN nioJ

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