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[sjc]

P6000s are very soft and didn't last great on SWMBO's Astra SXi (15k), replaced them with Fulda Excelero's and it's like a different car in wet or dry and so far lasting well (18k and still 4mm tread left).

If I had the money, I'd go for Contintental SC3 or SC4.  Currently got Fuldas on front of my Omega and Kuhmos on the back (no Fuldas in stock at time of doing these 2).  Not as good as the Conti SC2s I had before but for the price difference I'm very happy with them.

I'd avoid putting cheap tyres on my Omega simply cos I tend to rag it from time to time and I like to stay on the black stuff.

Don't think such a thing exists.

Yes, my mistake, you're quite right, I keep forgetting they skipped 4 and went straight to 5.  Apparently 4 is unlucky in some cultures! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Goodyear F1 asymmetric 2.

Fantastic tyres and brilliant grip. But then my priorities are different and grip is much more important to me than wear. I also drive my cars like they are stolen.

Having four 235/45/17 fitted on Wednesday.
 £110 each incuding delivery, balance and fit. Not a lot more than a top end budget tyre really.

[TheBoy]

Goodyear F1 asymmetric 2.

Fantastic tyres and brilliant grip. But then my priorities are different and grip is much more important to me than wear. I also drive my cars like they are stolen.

Having four 235/45/17 fitted on Wednesday.
 £110 each incuding delivery, balance and fit. Not a lot more than a top end budget tyre really.

I paid £96 each (fitted) for my 235/45/17 Dunlop Sport Maxx TT (which as regulars know is a tyre I like an awful lot on the Omega)

[aaronjb]

I paid £96 each (fitted) for my 235/45/17 Dunlop Sport Maxx TT (which as regulars know is a tyre I like an awful lot on the Omega)

When was that, though? The cheapest I can see those now, not including fitting, is ~£107..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Goodyear F1 asymmetric 2.

Fantastic tyres and brilliant grip. But then my priorities are different and grip is much more important to me than wear. I also drive my cars like they are stolen.

Having four 235/45/17 fitted on Wednesday.
 £110 each incuding delivery, balance and fit. Not a lot more than a top end budget tyre really.

I paid £96 each (fitted) for my 235/45/17 Dunlop Sport Maxx TT (which as regulars know is a tyre I like an awful lot on the Omega)

Yes, TB. I hear you like them for almost 2,000 miles,  before you replace them with another set. Hooligan.

[tgm147]

Cooper are the budget side of Avon. Now seeing premium Avon are rubbish, you can understand why I told the local tyre firm who insisted that Cooper were the right tyre for me to place their tyres elsewhere.

They're really not that bad. I've got Cooper Zeon CS6 tyres on the front of mine and they're brilliant and have been for the last few thousand miles. They really hold the road well, much better than the Dunlop Sport Maxx that I had on before, and I thought they were good!

[TheBoy]

I paid £96 each (fitted) for my 235/45/17 Dunlop Sport Maxx TT (which as regulars know is a tyre I like an awful lot on the Omega)

When was that, though? The cheapest I can see those now, not including fitting, is ~£107..

Prob about 3 months ago. Ring around - some outlets are very keen for custom, so easily undercut online (fixed price) sellers

[jereboam]

Cooper are the budget side of Avon. Now seeing premium Avon are rubbish, you can understand why I told the local tyre firm who insisted that Cooper were the right tyre for me to place their tyres elsewhere.

I'd just made up my mind to get them.

Now what do I do?

[D]

I had some Cooper winter tyres. Pretty good and reasonably priced. Personally I preferred them to the SC2 I had on my car, but it was FWD ST225. I don't know much about the cooper summer tyres though.

Saying that, I don't think that TB is correct though. Cooper are a huge manufacturer in the USA. They acquired Avon about 10 years ago. I don't think they would sell their own tyres as an inferior product to Avon. They have been pricing their tyres competitively to gain a foothold.

I would happily buy them at the right price, but then I have been let to believe TB boy drives like a hooligan. Do you? If so, many of the budgets may not be suitable for you.

[cem_devecioglu]

Cooper are the budget side of Avon. Now seeing premium Avon are rubbish, you can understand why I told the local tyre firm who insisted that Cooper were the right tyre for me to place their tyres elsewhere.

I'd just made up my mind to get them.

Now what do I do?

all season , summer ?

[TheBoy]

TB boy drives like a hooligan. Do you?

Not really. Don't think I've broken a speed limit in the last 3 weeks (except that bastard camera that took a pic of me picking Mrs TB up from Toulouse airport  )

If so, many of the budgets may not be suitable for you.

Tyres are a single task device, so shouldn't be compromised in doing that task.  99% of budget summer tyres have no place on the roads.

[PxMetro]

I'd cry if I got 20k from a pair of tyres, I'd want 30k as a minimum!

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[PxMetro]

P6000s are very soft and didn't last great on SWMBO's Astra SXi (15k), replaced them with Fulda Excelero's and it's like a different car in wet or dry and so far lasting well (18k and still 4mm tread left).

If I had the money, I'd go for Contintental SC3 or SC4.  Currently got Fuldas on front of my Omega and Kuhmos on the back (no Fuldas in stock at time of doing these 2).  Not as good as the Conti SC2s I had before but for the price difference I'm very happy with them.

I'd avoid putting cheap tyres on my Omega simply cos I tend to rag it from time to time and I like to stay on the black stuff.

Don't think such a thing exists.

Yes, my mistake, you're quite right, I keep forgetting they skipped 4 and went straight to 5.  Apparently 4 is unlucky in some cultures! 

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