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Title: tyres??? which are best
Post by: omegadan67 on 13 July 2010, 21:40:40
just a thought really as to what make of tyres are preferred i use goodyear nct 5's or uniroyal rallye 340's on my omega's all 4 matching replaced in sets of 4.

I seem to get good mileage out of them 10-15,000 and another 5,000 swapping front to rear  the give good grip and are quite quiet on a cruise 225-55-16 and 225-55-17.

Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2010, 21:41:17
8000 members, expect 8000 different replies...
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Post by: tunnie on 13 July 2010, 21:42:58
yup, everyone is going to have different driving styles, different sized wheels, commutes, road surfaces, way tooo many variables.

I have Falkins all round, 30k on still good, but just my opinion  :y
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: feeutfo on 13 July 2010, 21:43:38
Nah, will get some votes for sc3's. Not cheep though.
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: feeutfo on 13 July 2010, 21:45:00
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yup, everyone is going to have different driving styles, different sized wheels, commutes, road surfaces, way tooo many variables.

I have Falkins all round, 30k on still good, but just my opinion  :y
And similar numbers against your awful 912's  ;D  :D
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 July 2010, 21:46:22
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8000 members, expect 8000 different replies...

yep.. ;D

continentals, eagle f1 and potenzas are very good but not cheap..

medium price goodyear efficient grip ,excellence and
Bridgestone Turanza is also ok..

Toyos and Kumho can be cheap alternatives but dont expect the same performance..

and stay away from chinese brands they are a real pain..
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2010, 21:50:05
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Nah, will get some votes for sc3's. Not cheep though.
Personally preferred the SC2s to the SC3s.  Unsure what to get now my preferred Dunlop SP9000s are no longer available :(
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: Broomies Mate on 13 July 2010, 21:52:17
Firestone Firehawk SZ80.  Not exactly expensive, but excellent all-round tyre in the dry, and more than capable in the wet.  Only criticism would be they are a tad noisy.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 July 2010, 22:01:57
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Nah, will get some votes for sc3's. Not cheep though.
Personally preferred the SC2s to the SC3s.  Unsure what to get now my preferred Dunlop SP9000s are no longer available :(

imo conti or adrenaline..
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Post by: feeutfo on 13 July 2010, 22:54:24
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Nah, will get some votes for sc3's. Not cheep though.
Personally preferred the SC2s to the SC3s.  Unsure what to get now my preferred Dunlop SP9000s are no longer available :(

imo conti or adrenaline..
Matt3200 on here got a full set of sp9000 not too long ago from Martins tyres out Bagshot way.  :-/
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 July 2010, 22:58:58
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I have Falkins all round, 30k on still good, but just my opinion

Not even trying. ;D

 ;)

I have just put some Kumho KU31s on the front of mine. Every bit as good as the SC3s I had on before IMHO, dry or wet, and much cheaper. Perhaps very slightly noisier. Remains to be seen how long they last though. ::)

Kevin
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Post by: Entwood on 13 July 2010, 23:22:20
Do NOT use Avon ZV5 ... on the back they only lasted 9000 miles .. :(
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 13 July 2010, 23:25:20
I personally like Toyo's :y
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Post by: Entwood on 13 July 2010, 23:31:46
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I personally like Boyo's :y

oh yeah, little bit of welsh in you is there ?? ??    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 13 July 2010, 23:47:04
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I have Falkins all round, 30k on still good, but just my opinion

Not even trying. ;D

 ;)

I have just put some Kumho KU31s on the front of mine. Every bit as good as the SC3s I had on before IMHO, dry or wet, and much cheaper. Perhaps very slightly noisier. Remains to be seen how long they last though. ::)

Kevin
912's lasted 11 or 12k in my possession although binned early due to appalling stability.

Tunnie it's the pedal on the right.  ;)
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: 3.0V6 on 14 July 2010, 00:07:19
Had two sets of F1's they were excellent especiallly in the wet - now on Toyo T1R's and they are as good but also seem a bit quieter  :y
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Post by: Broomies Mate on 14 July 2010, 00:23:46
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Had two sets of F1's they were excellent especiallly in the wet - now on Toyo T1R's and they are as good but also seem a bit quieter  :y

Had those on the Cavalier after my usual FireHawks were not obtainable for a few days.  Hated them.  Terrible grip in the wet.  :'(  Could be a completely different story on the Omega though  :y
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 14 July 2010, 00:30:13
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Had two sets of F1's they were excellent especiallly in the wet - now on Toyo T1R's and they are as good but also seem a bit quieter  :y

Had those on the Cavalier after my usual FireHawks were not obtainable for a few days.  Hated them.  Terrible grip in the wet.  :'(  Could be a completely different story on the Omega though  :y


Well I found them to be a brilliant tyre  :-? and will be getting some more without a doubt when the ones on the car are ready :y
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: Psychoca on 14 July 2010, 18:38:32
Due to running on a shoestring (no job atm), I use whatever I can get at my local part worn seller...  That said, I have found that Michelins, Uniroyal and Bridgestones do well in the premium brands..  And in the cheaper brands NangKang appear to last quite well too...
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 July 2010, 18:44:10
As previously stated, you will get loads of different replies to this question.

I run Accellera Alpha's all round. Top end of the budget tyre range and seem to be pretty good. I've had 7 now (as one was replaced due to a puncture) in over 50k miles. I find them reliable enough in all conditions and will take a lot of abuse before they let go and wear (obviously) very well. Perhaps a little noisier than more expensive brands but a compromise I'm willing to make.

I dare say that there are people who wouldn't like them but they suit me and my driving style :y
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: Macduff on 14 July 2010, 19:13:50
I had Goodyear F1's all round, now running Goodyear Excellence all round cheaper than F1's and seem just as good but much quieter
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: Del Boy on 14 July 2010, 19:17:56
Everything but the price is excellent.

Continental Sport Contact 3's  :y
Title: Re: tyres??? which are best
Post by: hoofing it on 14 July 2010, 19:26:22
Avon ZZ3 all round. great when wet :D
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 July 2010, 19:35:37
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Avon ZZ3 all round. great when wet :D
;D they're not really, are they!  ;D :y