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3.2 tyres
« on: 14 February 2011, 17:17:26 »
Checking my rear tyres yesterday I realised both were down to the wear line.  I'd be quite happy with medium spec replacements and was thinking about Falken-452s or similar after reading recent posts.  These seem to come in at about £100 fitted which is a bit more than I had ideally wanted to pay. Has anybody got any other recommendations of anything slightly cheaper/better?
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #1 on: 14 February 2011, 17:21:32 »
wait till ChrisGixer gets here, he will tell you what he thinks about them  :-X  ;D

Heard bad things for the bigger version, i've had no issues on my 16", I have Falkins 912 on front and 457?? (or what ever the number) on the rear, they were fine, but now i'm using the car a few times a month, they appear to have aged badly. Done about 20k on them, still got fair amount of tread left, but even for a 2.2 the back end has been a bit lively  :o

Think i'd spend a few more pennies on tyres if i had a 3.2.....
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #2 on: 14 February 2011, 17:25:28 »
Try Camskill or mytyres

Nankang NS2's are a good budget tyres as are Goodride SA05's

I have NS2's on the 2.2 at the moment and tho they are far from perfect they are an ok budget tyre. they are about £50 each for 17's

Stay away from Linglong, Fullrun and Enduro
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2011, 17:30:06 »
I can happily recommend UniRoyal Rainsport 2's at £90 a corner fitted.  The cheapest tyres that I'd be happy to try are KU31's and Hankook v12's.
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2011, 17:32:07 »
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I can happily recommend UniRoyal Rainsport 2's at £90 a corner fitted.  The cheapest tyres that I'd be happy to try are KU31's and Hankook v12's.

The rainsport 2's are good, over the Falkens any day!  :y
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2011, 18:30:44 »
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wait till ChrisGixer gets here, he will tell you what he thinks about them  :-X  ;D

Heard bad things for the bigger version, i've had no issues on my 16", I have Falkins 912 on front and 457?? (or what ever the number) on the rear, they were fine, but now i'm using the car a few times a month, they appear to have aged badly. Done about 20k on them, still got fair amount of tread left, but even for a 2.2 the back end has been a bit lively  :o

Think i'd spend a few more pennies on tyres if i had a 3.2.....
When I saw your tyres, they looked to be on their last legs to be honest.

You're quite tame on tyres, so the wear is disappointing.
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2011, 18:32:33 »
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Checking my rear tyres yesterday I realised both were down to the wear line.  I'd be quite happy with medium spec replacements and was thinking about Falken-452s or similar after reading recent posts.  These seem to come in at about £100 fitted which is a bit more than I had ideally wanted to pay. Has anybody got any other recommendations of anything slightly cheaper/better?
Not everyone's cup of tea, but I fitted some Dunlop SportMAXX last month at £90+VAT a corner. I'm impressed, but then for me, outright grip in UK weather is more important than cost or durability.
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #7 on: 14 February 2011, 18:32:40 »
Kumho KU31's would get my vote for a well priced tyre.  :y
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #8 on: 14 February 2011, 20:53:45 »
Accelera Alpha's aren't too bad as a budget tyre... Been pretty reliable for me, although this second set is not as impressive :-/
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #9 on: 14 February 2011, 21:05:20 »
3.2 tyres? 

False economy.

Wait 'til you can afford 4.  ;D
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #10 on: 14 February 2011, 21:37:37 »
on a rainy climate, el cheapo tires definitely invites trouble..

and for falkens , stay away..(so you can rest chris :))

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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #11 on: 14 February 2011, 21:39:07 »
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3.2 tyres? 

False economy.

Wait 'til you can afford 4.  ;D
;D

Erse...

 ;D

But a good one....  :y

I favour Goodyear.  Softer, wear out quicker, but more fun in both wet and dry.  Liked the GSD3's but they are no longer available so now using assymetrics.  Not quite so rewarding as the GSD3's but a fine balance between cost and tyre life - but perhaps my cost/wear limit exceeds that of others...

Ultimately, tyres opinions are like backsides.

Everyone has one, so take your choice as spawned by personal budget and demands...   :y
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #12 on: 14 February 2011, 22:59:58 »
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Kumho KU31's would get my vote for a well priced tyre.  :y


Me too :y :y ;)
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #13 on: 15 February 2011, 01:07:15 »
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Checking my rear tyres yesterday I realised both were down to the wear line.  I'd be quite happy with medium spec replacements and was thinking about Falken-452s or similar after reading recent posts.  These seem to come in at about £100 fitted which is a bit more than I had ideally wanted to pay. Has anybody got any other recommendations of anything slightly cheaper/better?

WHAAAAT, who where when, I've missed a Falken tyre post by the sound of it. WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP,  AVOID AVOID AVOID,  THIS IS NOT A DRILL.....etc.


To be fair I had major and well documented agro with the 912. Had the 452 on previous pre face lift and spent most of the life of that car trying get it go straight. Not as bad as the 912 on 16" inch rims but the family resemblance is clear.


Do yourself a favour, buy something else, ku31 is similaly priced. Certainly wouldn't go any cheaper. Even though the previously mentioned linglongs are a disgrace in the wet, I would rather have them than any Falken as they're a mare all the time. Linglongs are a mare when it's wet.

Dunlop sport max mentioned above sounds a very good deal.
Also conti sc3, and Bridgestone potenza. Bit top end though.
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Re: 3.2 tyres
« Reply #14 on: 15 February 2011, 08:08:04 »
My local tyre place sells a lot of Lassa which they say are made in the same Bridgestone factory as the branded stuff.  I succumbed and put one on the front last week (235/45/WR17) for 99.77GBP with valve and balance (73.70 ex VAT).  The tread pattern looks good so will see how it goes.

I've used them on the Focus and just put one on the daughter's Fiesta too so we'll see.

If they're no good I'll blame Cem.  It seems they are from his country! ;D
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