225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please

**Makefish** · 07-05-2008, 18:14

Tyre threads come and go but we have not had one for a little while and as I'm going to need a pair of new tyres very soon I'm interested in the opinions of what you've been using over the past months and your experiences of different types.

I have a pair of Falkens which whilst have been pretty good have worn at a remarkable rate, so much so that they had to be placed on the rear as on the front they'd have been shot away in a couple of months! I've also had Michelin PS2's which frankly are difficult to match as an overall tyre but they are bloomin' expensive and ain't the prettiest looking.

I'm leaning toward trying the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's which I know Bahnstormer has been using so I'm particularly interested in those and any others you'd care to throw into the mix for evaluation.

apd007 · 07-05-2008, 18:17

Popped into a local tyre fitters today to get a price, was quoted £300 for a pair of PS2's all in fitted, which I didn't think was too bad.

Tom_vRS · 07-05-2008, 18:20

I think you've got it sussed already Steve.

452s are great at £140 ish a pair fitted, but wear REALLY quick.

PS2s are an excellent all round tyre, double the price (but will they last twice as long?)

Vredsteins get good reviews - not sure on the costs, but worth a look for sure!

sharkrider · 07-05-2008, 18:25

I've heard good things about the Vredestein's, but haven't tried them myself....

apd007 · 07-05-2008, 18:26

What are the Pirelli P Zero's like?

Tom_vRS · 07-05-2008, 18:26

I loved the P Zero Neros I had on my Fabia, but they didn't last long either, and aren't cheap. Don't look great either

apd007 · 07-05-2008, 18:33

In that case I'd say look at the F1's. You saw the review Chris had at the one Newbury meet didn't you?

No Waiting · 07-05-2008, 18:46

Whatever you opt for take a look at Tyres from Event Mobile Tyres - Mobile Tyre Fitting for Car, 4x4 & Run Flat Tyres I recently had 4 new tyres fitted by them - fantastic service. You state place and time, they turn up and get the job done. My original choice of tyre wasn't available so they did the next model up for the same price.

BTW: I've no connection with the company other than a very satisfied customer...

billybskoda · 07-05-2008, 19:14

Evo did a tyre group test a few months ago.

My mate is a supervisor at Kwik fit, so mine are normally cost price fitted

IMT · 07-05-2008, 20:32

I'd recommend etyres. They were spot on when they fitted a pair of fronts on my present car, no doubt I'll be using them alot more once I get my hands on a VRS.

Silverware · 07-05-2008, 20:37

Makefish/Tom

How many miles out of Falken 452's would you expect to get?

CHRIS ELLIS · 07-05-2008, 20:41

Khumo ecstas will wear as quick as the falkens you already have steve.Toyo's are a no no as they only lasted 6 months if that.My next tyres will deffo be the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's when i phoned for a price they where £105 each,ask hedge for the number they are somewhere in Fleet if i remeber.

Nobafett · 07-05-2008, 20:46

Got a set of the new Eagle F1 asymmetrics fitted for £400. Replaced Conti 2's and far better in every department. Top in Evo's recent tyre test too.

piv34uk · 07-05-2008, 21:20

F1`s are very good, especially the new assims;...On the beast i now have Yokohama Parada spec 2`s, they more than handle the 300+ bhp

Phil

Hedge · 07-05-2008, 21:26

If you are after the Vredestein Sessantas then the place in Fleet has a branch in Portsmouth.

They were called Roadwheel IIRC.

To be honest as an all-rounder I rate the Goodyear F1 Assymetrics and would fit them again.

Tomo1971 · 07-05-2008, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I loved the P Zero Neros I had on my Fabia, but they didn't last long either, and aren't cheap. Don't look great either

Does it matter what they look like? You aint going to go to bed with them are you?

Or......... are you?

Steve

Tom_vRS · 07-05-2008, 22:29

No, but looks is just something else to consider.

I reckon about 10k out of the 452s if you do mixed driving. Think I'll be getting about 8k out of mine.

flynntech · 07-05-2008, 22:36

I have a set of FK452s waiting to go on but am a bit concerned if they are only good for 10K miles!

**Makefish** · 07-05-2008, 22:39

I'm affraid longevity of the Falkens are not one of it's strong points and 10k on the front is probably being optimistic imo.

InSaNeCaT · 07-05-2008, 23:50

wierd.

I got a pair of falken FK452s on my fronts last year when my Potenza S-03s couldnt handle the remap, especially in the wet. About 7k miles later and they are hardly worn but giving phenomenomemenenol grip.

When I recently rotated them to the back so I could try and wear the S-03s out on the front again over the summer (so I can get new 452s to replace them and have FKs all round :-) ) I noticed that with about the same amount of miles done on the fronts the S-03s are about twice as worn as the falkens, even though they seem to be a harder compound...

I'm usually lucky to get 10k out of a set on the front (s-03s certainly heading that way) but reckon the FK452s should be good for 15k+ which will be a new record for me

My previous worst record was when I had a civic type-r a few years ago and managed 14k in total out of the four oem potenza re040s which I rotated

07-05-2008, 18:14	#1
Makefish BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,682	225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please Tyre threads come and go but we have not had one for a little while and as I'm going to need a pair of new tyres very soon I'm interested in the opinions of what you've been using over the past months and your experiences of different types. I have a pair of Falkens which whilst have been pretty good have worn at a remarkable rate, so much so that they had to be placed on the rear as on the front they'd have been shot away in a couple of months! I've also had Michelin PS2's which frankly are difficult to match as an overall tyre but they are bloomin' expensive and ain't the prettiest looking. I'm leaning toward trying the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's which I know Bahnstormer has been using so I'm particularly interested in those and any others you'd care to throw into the mix for evaluation. __________________ Next Briskoda National Event: TRAX 2008 - 7th September at Silverstone 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!

07-05-2008, 18:17	#2
apd007 Bored! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please Popped into a local tyre fitters today to get a price, was quoted £300 for a pair of PS2's all in fitted, which I didn't think was too bad. __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

07-05-2008, 18:20	#3
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,407	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please I think you've got it sussed already Steve. 452s are great at £140 ish a pair fitted, but wear REALLY quick. PS2s are an excellent all round tyre, double the price (but will they last twice as long?) Vredsteins get good reviews - not sure on the costs, but worth a look for sure! __________________ 99/S Ford Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5 V6 in silver. 112k miles

07-05-2008, 18:25	#4
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,564	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please I've heard good things about the Vredestein's, but haven't tried them myself.... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (157.56bhp, and 279.52lbs/ft ) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, Origin B2 GPS and laser (now gone, but not forgotten!)

07-05-2008, 18:26	#5
apd007 Bored! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please What are the Pirelli P Zero's like? __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

07-05-2008, 18:33	#7
apd007 Bored! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please In that case I'd say look at the F1's. You saw the review Chris had at the one Newbury meet didn't you? __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

07-05-2008, 18:46	#8
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 371	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please Whatever you opt for take a look at Tyres from Event Mobile Tyres - Mobile Tyre Fitting for Car, 4x4 & Run Flat Tyres I recently had 4 new tyres fitted by them - fantastic service. You state place and time, they turn up and get the job done. My original choice of tyre wasn't available so they did the next model up for the same price. BTW: I've no connection with the company other than a very satisfied customer...

07-05-2008, 19:14	#9
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 170	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please Evo did a tyre group test a few months ago. My mate is a supervisor at Kwik fit, so mine are normally cost price fitted __________________ Mk2 octy rs estate, black magic, 18s, sunset glass, variable boot floor, maniac behind the wheel... Previous: Rapid 130 Coupe in white Mk1 stage 1 magic Octy Vrs Hatch Mk1 std Furby 1.2

07-05-2008, 20:32	#10
IMT Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please I'd recommend etyres. They were spot on when they fitted a pair of fronts on my present car, no doubt I'll be using them alot more once I get my hands on a VRS.

07-05-2008, 20:37	#11
Silverware Torque is Fun! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kidlington, Oxford Posts: 144	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please Makefish/Tom How many miles out of Falken 452's would you expect to get? __________________ Octy VRS TDI - Its arrived

07-05-2008, 20:41	#12
CHRIS ELLIS Engineer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 745	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please Khumo ecstas will wear as quick as the falkens you already have steve.Toyo's are a no no as they only lasted 6 months if that.My next tyres will deffo be the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's when i phoned for a price they where £105 each,ask hedge for the number they are somewhere in Fleet if i remeber. __________________ XENONS HEATED SEATS PARK ASSIST .MAXIDOT.

07-05-2008, 20:46	#13
Nobafett Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please Got a set of the new Eagle F1 asymmetrics fitted for £400. Replaced Conti 2's and far better in every department. Top in Evo's recent tyre test too.

07-05-2008, 21:20	#14
piv34uk VW/AUDI KEITHS Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bicester,Oxfordshire Posts: 1,372	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please F1`s are very good, especially the new assims;...On the beast i now have Yokohama Parada spec 2`s, they more than handle the 300+ bhp Phil __________________ 1)RED ONE, FEW MODS; AND A HEALTHY 240+ 2)BLACK ONE, LOADSA MODS; AND A HEALTHY 360+ DaveU`s old bus LACK OF PLANNING ON YOUR BEHALF DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MINE

07-05-2008, 21:26	#15
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,650	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please If you are after the Vredestein Sessantas then the place in Fleet has a branch in Portsmouth. They were called Roadwheel IIRC. To be honest as an all-rounder I rate the Goodyear F1 Assymetrics and would fit them again. __________________ Mellow Yellow

07-05-2008, 22:29	#17
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,407	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please No, but looks is just something else to consider. I reckon about 10k out of the 452s if you do mixed driving. Think I'll be getting about 8k out of mine. __________________ 99/S Ford Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5 V6 in silver. 112k miles

07-05-2008, 22:36	#18
flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 378	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please I have a set of FK452s waiting to go on but am a bit concerned if they are only good for 10K miles! __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community

07-05-2008, 22:39	#19
Makefish BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,682	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please I'm affraid longevity of the Falkens are not one of it's strong points and 10k on the front is probably being optimistic imo. __________________ Next Briskoda National Event: TRAX 2008 - 7th September at Silverstone 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!

07-05-2008, 23:50	#20
InSaNeCaT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 37	Re: 225/40/R18 92Y Tyres - Recomendations Please wierd. I got a pair of falken FK452s on my fronts last year when my Potenza S-03s couldnt handle the remap, especially in the wet. About 7k miles later and they are hardly worn but giving phenomenomemenenol grip. When I recently rotated them to the back so I could try and wear the S-03s out on the front again over the summer (so I can get new 452s to replace them and have FKs all round :-) ) I noticed that with about the same amount of miles done on the fronts the S-03s are about twice as worn as the falkens, even though they seem to be a harder compound... I'm usually lucky to get 10k out of a set on the front (s-03s certainly heading that way) but reckon the FK452s should be good for 15k+ which will be a new record for me My previous worst record was when I had a civic type-r a few years ago and managed 14k in total out of the four oem potenza re040s which I rotated

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