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[Webby the Bear]

Ok boys following on from my previous thread regarding stability in my Omega I have some great news for me...I’ve spun up the wheels without the tyres and they’re not warped or buckled so I save some dollar yay 😁 this week I’m also going to get the camber bang on. And as if that wasn’t enough I’ve got some new rear track rods on order to replace my seized ones. So a full geo will be done this week. I’m actually really excited to see an improvement. However....

That means that I’m going to have to get some new tyres to replace my stone-like BCTs.

I totally totally get that putting Michelin’s or Dunlop’s as suggested is awesome. I simply don’t have 350 - 450 to spend on a set of amazing tyres. All I want is stability in the wet.

I really love the idea of Rainsport 3’s however there are loads of comments about premature wear due to being a very soft compound. Is there anything else?

Kumhos that tunnie mentions have pretty good reviews.

No experience apparently of Toyos on here?

Anyone had Avons or Coopers?

I know this is an age old subject but any extra info or help would be great

[tunnie]

Very happy with my Kumho’s, low road noise, good grip, low wear rate.

But as mentioned, bit more pricey these days. 

[YZ250]

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No experience apparently of Toyos on here ?
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I used to run Toyo Proxes T1R's on mine. They were fine for stopping grip, wet or dry, good at speed (apparently )  and if I recall correctly the different tread pattern made them quite good in the snow.
The downside was that they were quite soft and wore out quicker than others I've had. I'm currently running Goodyear Eagles (which need replacing) but this is the third set I've had that have split in the tread grooves.
Currently trying to justify PS 4's but having done some pretty impressive big stops in the wet with the Goodyears I'm still not sure. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Goldway G2000 at £38 a corner! 

Although due to BREXIT they might have gone up a bit.   

[Webby the Bear]

Very happy with my Kumho’s, low road noise, good grip, low wear rate.

But as mentioned, bit more pricey these days. 

Thanks everyone.

These are in my price range. How’s the wet grip ? And are u a scaredy-cat like me in the wet or do these give u confidence?

[Webby the Bear]

G2000 got bad reviews tig 😂😂😂

The best reviews are the Kumhos...

[Doctor Gollum]

Acceleras are a proven Omega tyre which serve a purpose at £43 each, but if you can't afford a full set of tyres, do them in pairs and buy premium The thing with the Omega is that once the road manners fall off a cliff, you are about £1,000 away from getting it up to scratch and it's not something that can be done bit by bit due the whole alignment issue...

Also, if you aren't confident driving in poor conditions, there's no shame in getting extra tuition... skid pan courses and advanced lessons would be a good investment

[Webby the Bear]

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No experience apparently of Toyos on here ?
.........

I used to run Toyo Proxes T1R's on mine. They were fine for stopping grip, wet or dry, good at speed (apparently )  and if I recall correctly the different tread pattern made them quite good in the snow.
The downside was that they were quite soft and wore out quicker than others I've had. I'm currently running Goodyear Eagles (which need replacing) but this is the third set I've had that have split in the tread grooves.
Currently trying to justify PS 4's but having done some pretty impressive big stops in the wet with the Goodyears I'm still not sure. 

Yeah there’s a lot of bad reviews re premature wear and poor wet grip. Not what I’m looking for I believe. It’s a shame cos I can get them decent prices

[Webby the Bear]

Acceleras are a proven Omega tyre which serve a purpose at £43 each, but if you can't afford a full set of tyres, do them in pairs and buy premium The thing with the Omega is that once the road manners fall off a cliff, you are about £1,000 away from getting it up to scratch and it's not something that can be done bit by bit due the whole alignment issue...

Also, if you aren't confident driving in poor conditions, there's no shame in getting extra tuition... skid pan courses and advanced lessons would be a good investment

Thanks DG. I was going to mention I looked for these on your recommendation but was struggling to sort out exactly which ones u were talking about as u mentioned winter tyres.

[Doctor Gollum]

Acceleras are a proven Omega tyre which serve a purpose at £43 each, but if you can't afford a full set of tyres, do them in pairs and buy premium The thing with the Omega is that once the road manners fall off a cliff, you are about £1,000 away from getting it up to scratch and it's not something that can be done bit by bit due the whole alignment issue...

Also, if you aren't confident driving in poor conditions, there's no shame in getting extra tuition... skid pan courses and advanced lessons would be a good investment

Camskill don't have current stock if the winters, but do have the Phi available.
Thanks DG. I was going to mention I looked for these on your recommendation but was struggling to sort out exactly which ones u were talking about as u mentioned winter tyres.

[b4ndit]

just bought a set of these
P7 Cinturato Blue good reviews

[78bex]

Very happy with my Kumho’s, low road noise, good grip, low wear rate.

But as mentioned, bit more pricey these days. 

Thanks everyone.

These are in my price range. How’s the wet grip ? And are u a scaredy-cat like me in the wet or do these give u confidence?

I don`t have any complaints re. Kumho tyres & yes mine also have made in China on the sidewall. I think I`m into my 3rd year with these on the car & they`re wearing evenly
This video was captured just before Easter  & my Desmond is dodging a smashed up pallet  on the road with lots of spray about

   https://youtu.be/gvOVTBbZnZk

[Doctor Gollum]

Hardly a swerve, and you got the pallet with at least one wheel

[Keith ABS]

 I had a full set of Nexan 1000,s and could not fault them on my estate
Just my findings

[Shackeng]

I may have misremembered, but ISTR that WIM recommended Nexens some years ago when I was having some tyres and geo done.