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Andy H

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Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« on: 21 March 2011, 20:46:28 »
Took my Elite for an MOT today. It passed but with an advisory that the rear tyres were close to the legal limit.

I fitted them just before last years MOT so they have only lasted 14,000 miles :(

235/45R17 'Elite' (no I've never heard of them either) but they felt good and haven't given me any nasty surprises. At £108 the pair fitted including balance, valve, VAT & landfill tax I am tempted to go and get another pair.

Last year a thread was started discussing the best tyre for the Omega but I cannot remember what the verdict was :-/
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #1 on: 21 March 2011, 20:51:40 »
I put mitchelin pilot sports on and have done 17,000 miles and not even half way yet. £250 a corner on 225/35/19, but looks like I'm gonna get 40k out of them. So in mileage comparison still seam good value vs budget cost and wear.
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #2 on: 21 March 2011, 20:52:25 »
There won't be a definitive answer... I probably expect different things from my tyres than you do ;) ;)
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #3 on: 21 March 2011, 21:02:06 »
The only real consensus seemed to be that Falkens don't work. ::)

I'm interested in other peoples experiences. There seemed to be some agreement that Continentals worked well :-/

If I have to pay 5 times as much for 2.5 times the mileage I may as well go for the same again....
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #4 on: 21 March 2011, 21:37:03 »
Ask a hundred people and you'll probably get a hundred answers.

I am using Kumho KU31's on my DTi Elite at the moment, very happy with them and the price is good.
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #5 on: 21 March 2011, 21:37:15 »
My elite has Michelin PS2 all round, stunning durability if you don't overdrive them, but sod all grip.

My MV6 has Dunlops, much higher grip levels in dry and wet, I suspect I'll get around 15k from them. £100 a corner, fitted.
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #6 on: 21 March 2011, 21:51:46 »
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My elite has Michelin PS2 all round, stunning durability if you don't overdrive them, but sod all grip.

My MV6 has Dunlops, much higher grip levels in dry and wet, I suspect I'll get around 15k from them. £100 a corner, fitted.

SP Sport Maxx?
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #7 on: 21 March 2011, 21:54:29 »
Yes
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #8 on: 21 March 2011, 21:54:59 »
£50 ish each, black, round and airtight. :-X

(Slippery when wet) :o
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #9 on: 21 March 2011, 21:57:26 »
How do you find the road noise Mr TB?
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #10 on: 21 March 2011, 21:58:11 »
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£50 ish each, black, round and airtight. :-X

(Slippery when wet) :o

 ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #11 on: 21 March 2011, 21:59:46 »
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£50 ish each, black, round and airtight. :-X

(Slippery when wet) :o

A quality sadly lacking in the cheap no-names the previous owner put on mine!
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #12 on: 21 March 2011, 22:02:59 »
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My elite has Michelin PS2 all round, stunning durability if you don't overdrive them, but sod all grip.

My MV6 has Dunlops, much higher grip levels in dry and wet, I suspect I'll get around 15k from them. £100 a corner, fitted.
What size are your tyres?
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #13 on: 21 March 2011, 22:03:59 »
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How do you find the road noise Mr TB?
That is not their strongest point ;D

Probably slightly noisier than sp9000
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Re: Tyres (again) - what was the verdict?
« Reply #14 on: 21 March 2011, 22:06:33 »
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My elite has Michelin PS2 all round, stunning durability if you don't overdrive them, but sod all grip.

My MV6 has Dunlops, much higher grip levels in dry and wet, I suspect I'll get around 15k from them. £100 a corner, fitted.
What size are your tyres?
Both cars are 235 45 17 Z or W
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