Tyres

[Marco34]

I always buy good tyres... I've spent so much on an Audi, demanding performance, why put cheap rubbber on.

I've had a full set of Michelin Primacy on for 15k and still got 5mm left all round. I do swap tyres and wear them all evenly. I take a hit on the purchase of 4 tyres though!

Also, I ensure tyre pressure is checked at least fortnightly.. more often in winter when the temp drops. I find the right pressure keeps a tyre lasting as long as possible.

Next set will be the new Primacy HP.

[prolfe]

Well an update on my Bridgestone Potenza's.

They're not holding up well at all.

There is lots of dry and wet grip but tyre wear is appalling.

I have worked out that I have done approximately 8500 miles and they will need replacing within the next 500 miles.

I'm now a bit unsure if I should go back to the SportMaxx's 13k, the SP9090's 12k or try Continental Sport Contacts 2 or 3's. all of which are £100 a corner from the excellent E-Tyres

I know they gripped better than the latter tyres I mentioned but I can't afford new tyres every 9k.

hmmm, any idea's people?

[skymaster]

I still go by the michellin primacy HPs.... a nice drive, good grip and very long lasting indeed. Mine are wearing very well compared to the F1s I scrubbed out previously. I got mine for well under £100 from pro tyre in Bristol. I think they have a few branches but are mainly south west based, always keenest prices I have found.

[ini]

When i bought my last A4 it had some cheap Khumo tyres on it, cant remember what type they were but they turned out to be pretty good now i have had a few different tyres to compare them with.

My last new pair of tyres did go on the rear axle, simply because i tow long distance.

+ something no-one has mentioned, if you have a 'Haldex' quattro or 4motion, the newest tyres must always be on the rear axle (or largest rolling diameter).

[saunders1587]

Not sure what you mean by properly? if all 4 were brand new, the fronts wear down quicker than the backs so when i feel they are about 50% - 60% gone i swap them over. Front left to rear left, front right to rear right and vice versa.

i see what you mean, i do the same with the front to back, but i like to buy rotational tyres more!! I currently run Yoko's 195/45 15's, need new tyres soon, any ideas? Maybe michys???


Cheers dan

[ryanant]

i have never rotated my tyres either on front wheel / rear wheel drive cars mainly because i dont keep them long enough to wear down.

i now have the TT quattro which i plan to keep for 2 years & have just replaced all 4 corners so will they all wear down at the same time?

[Dee-GTI]

There are some budget tyres out there that are just as good as the expensive ones. Kleber aren't bad money and there made by michelin so good quality! Once i bought a tyre called "trial" when i had a clio, When i didnt go round the corner in the wet i went and got it changed strait away lol. PURE CRAP!

[saunders1587]

yeah, that is what i mean, tyres like that shouldnt be allowed to be fitted to cars!

dan.

[spud murphy]

I personally go for the best grip tyres I can get and try to change them well before they get to 3mm. I use Goodyear F1s at present and check the pressure every fortnight.

With tyres you cant scrimp if you intend on going at any great speed. A good set of rubber can make all the difference when it comes to being in the S**T on the road and needing to stop fast.

how much do the f1s set you back

[omegadirective]

Goodyear Eagle F1's GSD3's from Blackcircles.com you can (or at least could) get for £235 per pair, fitted and balanced. I highly recommend these guys. At least half what the garages could offer them at.

They are the best tyres I've ever had, fantastic grip in both wet and dry. I've never had a tyre as good as this. With all the wet weather Oxford's been having I'm so glad I've had these. Whilst others are pottering along at 30-40 in torrential rain I can still keep 60 and feel the car still gripping as if there's no water. Brilliant.

I honestly can't stress how great these tyres are! I have them all round and the wear isn't bad either. I have done at least 4,000 miles since fitted and no where near halfway.