So my trusty steed the 2.2 is going to need new boots in the coming weeks, health check today found a screw in front tyre.
It's repaired but it was getting very low anyway, so it's bought me a little time. Current set are Khumo 31's which came on a set of CDX alloys I bought off PaulS in 2012, I've been very, very happy with these tyres for my needs. Excellent low noise, really are silent on a run, ample grip in wet and dry. Put them on at 155k miles and it's now on 188k, so can't really complain.
So what are the options for next? (225/55/R16) or could do (215/55/R16)
Local independent place who I'm trying, fixed the tyre for £20 offered some "Mohawk's" for £66 a corner fitted, but research suggests cheap Chinese crap. Their next step up were "Avon Z7's" @ £76 corner.
Blackboots at WIM suggested some shitty AutoGrips at £61 fitted, or Falken's at £86
I'm very tempted to try RobG's suggestion of these:
http://www.macctyresltd.co.uk/tyre-details.asp?id=20&AcceleraWith fitting would be £74 corner.
To add into the Mix the 3.2 needs tyres soon as well, but I've got a set of almost knew KU39's from MotherT's old estate to go on the newer Elite rims on the 3.2
That would leave a spare set of older Elite alloys, which I could put on the 2.2. 17's do appear cheaper, need to do some research.
Any thoughts?
- When last fitted in 2011 the edge around the bolts was very slim, I did wonder if would last another new exhaust. 
