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[noel]

Time for a pair of tyres on the arse rear end,been thinking about a pair of these   225/55/16 Nexen N8000 99W XL.   has anybody had any experience of this make of tyre .
thanks Noel

[tunnie]

Got Nexen N6000's on the 3.2, reasonable grib, fairly silent, appear ok in the wet. Its an average tyre, it depends on your driving style & needs 

[feeutfo]

Ok in the wet?   If you get out and push the car round corners maybe?

[tunnie]

Ok in the wet?   If you get out and push the car round corners maybe?

Normal driving I find them ok, depends how hard you want to push it in the bends.

That said I've not driven 3.2 in ages, so forgotten what they are like 

[feeutfo]

Ok in the wet?   If you get out and push the car round corners maybe?

Normal driving I find them ok, depends how hard you want to push it in the bends.

That said I've not driven 3.2 in ages, so forgotten what they are like 

Depends how you drive. Exactly.

Recommending a tyre in such a way to an enthusiastic driver might see him off in the weeds.

[tunnie]

Ok in the wet?   If you get out and push the car round corners maybe?

Normal driving I find them ok, depends how hard you want to push it in the bends.

That said I've not driven 3.2 in ages, so forgotten what they are like 

Depends how you drive. Exactly.

Recommending a tyre in such a way to an enthusiastic driver might see him off in the weeds.

Thought I put that across when I said its an average tyre?   

[feeutfo]

Ok in the wet?   If you get out and push the car round corners maybe?

Normal driving I find them ok, depends how hard you want to push it in the bends.

That said I've not driven 3.2 in ages, so forgotten what they are like 

Depends how you drive. Exactly.

Recommending a tyre in such a way to an enthusiastic driver might see him off in the weeds.

Thought I put that across when I said its an average tyre?   

Er, sorry, yes you did. Put politely though, your a very steady driver. Op should be aware.

(trying desperately, and possibly failing, to be polite about Tunnies driving as he's copped alot of stick lately)


If there's a budget tyre that works in the wet we would all be very interested.

[noel]

as an average intermediate tyre the read up on them seems ok, as for cornering hard in the wet my days of drifting are long gone .
so long as they keep me in a straight line and are reasonably quite they have got to be worth a go
Thanks for your input and experience as always guys
 

[RobG]

Time for a pair of tyres on the arse rear end,been thinking about a pair of these   225/55/16 Nexen N8000 99W XL.   has anybody had any experience of this make of tyre .
thanks Noel

Got these on mine. Good grip dry or wet, exceptionally quiet, good price. http://www.allnewtyres.co.uk/tyre-details.asp?id=20&Accelera ALPHA X/LOAD 225 55 16 / 2255516 99W  New Car Tyres

[tunnie]

Ok in the wet?   If you get out and push the car round corners maybe?

Normal driving I find them ok, depends how hard you want to push it in the bends.

That said I've not driven 3.2 in ages, so forgotten what they are like 

Depends how you drive. Exactly.

Recommending a tyre in such a way to an enthusiastic driver might see him off in the weeds.

Thought I put that across when I said its an average tyre?   

Er, sorry, yes you did. Put politely though, your a very steady driver. Op should be aware.

(trying desperately, and possibly failing, to be polite about Tunnies driving as he's copped alot of stick lately)


If there's a budget tyre that works in the wet we would all be very interested.

I think its a slightly undeserved reputation, I make progress during the twisties. I'm not someone who does 50 in 60 zones, roads clear, I enjoy a spirited drive. I'm just not aggressive as some are, which shows in my tyre wear & fuel use.

My commute used to be 90% motorway, which accounted for high miles on same tyres.

That said, I much prefer the 2.2 than the 3.2. (but there are other factors involved) Which shows my driving style, so much so I really don't know what to do with 3.2 

[Lazydocker]

Time for a pair of tyres on the arse rear end,been thinking about a pair of these   225/55/16 Nexen N8000 99W XL.   has anybody had any experience of this make of tyre .
thanks Noel

Got these on mine. Good grip dry or wet, exceptionally quiet, good price. http://www.allnewtyres.co.uk/tyre-details.asp?id=20&Accelera ALPHA X/LOAD 225 55 16 / 2255516 99W  New Car Tyres

I've had several sets of these... They are pretty predictable for a "budget" tyre

[dbug]

Time for a pair of tyres on the arse rear end,been thinking about a pair of these   225/55/16 Nexen N8000 99W XL.   has anybody had any experience of this make of tyre .
thanks Noel

Got these on mine. Good grip dry or wet, exceptionally quiet, good price. http://www.allnewtyres.co.uk/tyre-details.asp?id=20&Accelera ALPHA X/LOAD 225 55 16 / 2255516 99W  New Car Tyres

I've had several sets of these... They are pretty predictable for a "budget" tyre

Agreed 

[noel]

well just to update visited mother today in bath thought i will pop into local kwik fit see what they have (wait for it).
2 x michelin's £220 fitted go ahead says i 225/55/16.  10 mins later fitter comes back we have a problem sir 205/55/16 wont fit well they wont says i thats why i asked for 225/55/16.
Well sorry sir but we don't have michelin's in stock in that size,well what do you have in stock in that size then.Falken's he says,well seing as i have 2 tyre less rims now suppose they will have to do ok sir that will be £281.74p.That's after 25% discount as well. frigging glad i did'nt want 4 of them   lesson learned.
Thanks mum for having such deep pockets

[dbug]

Bloody hell mate - got Falkens for my Jag on 18" rims for £94 incl vat all in (fitted, balanced etc) each. 

[Tony H]

well just to update visited mother today in bath thought i will pop into local kwik fit see what they have (wait for it).
2 x michelin's £220 fitted go ahead says i 225/55/16.  10 mins later fitter comes back we have a problem sir 205/55/16 wont fit well they wont says i thats why i asked for 225/55/16.
Well sorry sir but we don't have michelin's in stock in that size,well what do you have in stock in that size then.Falken's he says,well seing as i have 2 tyre less rims now suppose they will have to do ok sir that will be £281.74p.That's after 25% discount as well. frigging glad i did'nt want 4 of them   lesson learned.
Thanks mum for having such deep pockets

You don't get crapper than a Kwik crap fitter!