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Best tyre
Now i 've sorted the size out which was the 215 40 17's, which is best tyre to go for,without spending a fortune...
Which were those with the funny name every one was getting a while a go..
Has any one heard of Nankang....
Which were those with the funny name every one was getting a while a go..
Has any one heard of Nankang....
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My two Peneth....
My previous RE070's were fantastic in the dry. Wet handling was poor.
Currently running Toyo T1R's (one up from the T1-S) . Very good dry and wet handling, can be a bit 'slidey' on high pressures. Turn in very good. I get a lot more all round confidence with these.
Nankang. I believe these are re-badged budget Yoko's. Heard some mixed messages about them. End of the day, budget is budget. Even through they'll do the job, stick em on a car that's going to put them to some real performance tests and they're bound to come up short compared to a decent make with uprated sidewalls, pattern treads etc etc.... That said, Kumho came out well on some Autocar tests...
Try Motorsport wheels in Seacroft for a possible club discount and some keen pricing on certain makes.... I got all 4 T1R's fitted and balanced or about £300.... Ive used them 2 or 3 times now and they're a decent outfit.
My previous RE070's were fantastic in the dry. Wet handling was poor.
Currently running Toyo T1R's (one up from the T1-S) . Very good dry and wet handling, can be a bit 'slidey' on high pressures. Turn in very good. I get a lot more all round confidence with these.
Nankang. I believe these are re-badged budget Yoko's. Heard some mixed messages about them. End of the day, budget is budget. Even through they'll do the job, stick em on a car that's going to put them to some real performance tests and they're bound to come up short compared to a decent make with uprated sidewalls, pattern treads etc etc.... That said, Kumho came out well on some Autocar tests...
Try Motorsport wheels in Seacroft for a possible club discount and some keen pricing on certain makes.... I got all 4 T1R's fitted and balanced or about £300.... Ive used them 2 or 3 times now and they're a decent outfit.
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I have Toyo Proxes TR-1s on mine, feels alot more stable than the Federals I had on before, no road noise either which is nice. The Federals I have on give a rediculous amount of road noise, so much so I thought that the diff was knackered! I can't wait to get the fronts replaced with the Toyos.
Nankang, well, to be honest I've only had them once and but that was on a 1.4 MG ZR so can't really say about performance, though like Alan, I've heard other stories, some say they're OK, others saying not to go near them, I suppose it depends on the car really.
I think the current list of really good tyre manufacturers that aren't silly money are:
Kumho
Toyo
Yokohama
These provide excellent grip but because of the soft compound don't last that long. From what I've read, Kumho have really improved over the last few years and have seen ratings better than the big brands, Continental, Michelin etc.
Nankang, well, to be honest I've only had them once and but that was on a 1.4 MG ZR so can't really say about performance, though like Alan, I've heard other stories, some say they're OK, others saying not to go near them, I suppose it depends on the car really.
I think the current list of really good tyre manufacturers that aren't silly money are:
Kumho
Toyo
Yokohama
These provide excellent grip but because of the soft compound don't last that long. From what I've read, Kumho have really improved over the last few years and have seen ratings better than the big brands, Continental, Michelin etc.
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my m8 has got some of than nankanhnanichosereeaafasdfasdad or somat like that 
to be honest there not too bad as a budget tyre,hes got them on his civic type r and there doing ok and you know what there like on front end spin 
to be honest there not too bad as a budget tyre,hes got them on his civic type r and there doing ok and you know what there like on front end spin
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Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
The older Vredestein Ultrac
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3
Toyo Proxes T1S
On a budget, I've never had a moments bother with Hankook or Fulda (really Goodyear....ssshhhh
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Hankook RS2
^ What I may be running at Blyton
The older Vredestein Ultrac
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3
Toyo Proxes T1S
On a budget, I've never had a moments bother with Hankook or Fulda (really Goodyear....ssshhhh
). Hankook RS2
^ What I may be running at Blyton
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I run the Vredestein Ultracs, previously ran Toyo T1s and first car had Nankangs on the back.
I span the first car on a roundabout, back end overtook the front, I think that tells you all you need to know about Nankangs
Toyo's were generally good but found them a bit nervous in the wet, particularly on turn in.
Vredesteins are the best I've had so far, tons of grip especially in the wet although I have noticed they are a little slippery in the damp.
I've heard that the new Vredestein the Sessanta is even better than the Ultrac, so that could be worth a look
Just to let you know Scott, if you go for the Vredesteins you'll have to get 215/45/17 as they don't do a 40 profile so you'll have a dead accurate speedo like mine
I span the first car on a roundabout, back end overtook the front, I think that tells you all you need to know about Nankangs
Toyo's were generally good but found them a bit nervous in the wet, particularly on turn in.
Vredesteins are the best I've had so far, tons of grip especially in the wet although I have noticed they are a little slippery in the damp.
I've heard that the new Vredestein the Sessanta is even better than the Ultrac, so that could be worth a look
Just to let you know Scott, if you go for the Vredesteins you'll have to get 215/45/17 as they don't do a 40 profile so you'll have a dead accurate speedo like mine
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Scott think mick would be the best man to talk to about tyres mate, give him a ring he had some top ones on his old classic.think u will get 4 for under £280 mate...thats including VAT....their is a garage down near us that do them aswell...
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Federal all the way mate for a budget tyre, the proof was in the puding
my last set cost me £230.00 fitted, ballanced, including VAT, and only £180 for cossie
my last set cost me £230.00 fitted, ballanced, including VAT, and only £180 for cossie
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scott toyo's tr1's on mine got mine from blackcircles.com they were very good you can mess about with all your tyre sizes and different makes of tyre and it will give you a price ther and then inc delivery.Got mine delivered directly to precious metals.spot on
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Scott like Mick and Matt said... Federal's mate all the way and it just so happens that i have some and can get them fited for you no worries..
PM. me mate and will sort you out the price...
Evan got some for mine.... If you need to see them call into Rick's at RE and you can take a look..
PM. me mate and will sort you out the price...
Evan got some for mine....
If you need to see them call into Rick's at RE and you can take a look..
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