8-)Hi All, I've dropped in now and again over the last few months and I think it's a terrific site with both friendly and knowledgable people. I just never seemed to have anything to add!
I have learned a lot from the various threads but can't master the tyre situation.
I have visited Tony Bones probably half a dozen times or more (he used my car as a reference over several visits to rewrite his omega data for suspension setup), but still can't get more than about a year or 12000 miles out of my tyres (even on the back), albeit fairly evenly worn, so I guess it's time to try another brand. I am currently using Avon ZZ3 235/45/17. They grip very well, even in the wet but I guess they are gripping too well.
Does anybody use a similar performance tyre that lasts a little longer? I will need a 2nd mortgage if I have to keep replacing 4 tyres a year (not to mention the stress and general discontent at home as they are not cheap and seem to be magnets for screws, nails etc!).
Sorry if this is old ground for you but I don't think I have any other problems with setup/alignment etc now that Tony has done his thing, so it really is down to personal experience and this has got to be the best place to find that. The car is 2.6 elite auto saloon (early 2002) and I pay about £100 all up per wheel (Hemel Hempstead)
I.ve just picked up another screw and to be honest, both the rears are getting towards the end so now would be a good time to make the change. Soooooo.............I'd appreciate some feedback here guys.
regards to all