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[Andy663]

Looking for budget tyres, fully fitted, 235 45 R17. Kwik Fit seems to have the best price of £65 per tyre. Does anyone else know of a cheaper supplier?

[martin42]

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG do you realise what you have started??

[Andy663]

No, what?

PS Didn't know ASDA fitted tyres!

[chrisgixer]

Pasted from the approved tyre thread.


The basis of this is minimal tramlining. Grip level as per group.

MUST BE VARIFIED BY TWO DIFFERENT MEMBERS


These tyres have been tested or owned ( which ever ) by Chrisgixer Taxi Al and TheBoy, vxlv6 , dbug, Mv6Matt Pauls and Entwood so far.

Premium
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric          Oe 17" 235/45R17 97 Y Extra Load - max load 730 Kg
Continental Sc3 mo           Front        18" 8j  245/40/18. 93y(rim protection)
Continental Sc3 Mo           Rear         18" 9j  265/35/18 97Y Extra load.
continental Sc3 generic                     Oe 17"
Dunlop sport maxx TT.                      Oe 17" 235/45/17 94Y
Michelin Pilot Primacy   225 55 16      OE 16" (expensive, and better available)
Pirelli P zero,                                    Oe 17" 235 45 17 r 97w

Mid range
Kumho ku31                                    Oe 17"
Pirelli p6000.                                    Oe 17"

Budget
Runway Enduro 916+ 97W XL          Oe 235/45/17 ET33 (priced as budget, mid range quality  )
                                                               Oe 225/55/16 ET35?
                                                                    245/40/18 ET33 Irmscher Stila 8J x 18"
Accelera Alphas                                Oe 16"
Toyo proxy t1r.                                 Oe 17"
Nexen CP461                                   Oe 16" 225/55/16 (speed and rating no longer       
                                                                       available) (caution in standing water)
Westlake  sv308                                    Oe17" 235 45 ZR17 97W M+S (test for no Tramlining 
                                                                                                                       only )

[chrisgixer]

Better have the original thread, thinking about it.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=111577.0

[Elmstoneboy]

Just had a look at the original thread on tyres, and there is a lot of mentions about setting up suspension and steering
for the different tyres. Sounds interesting. Is there a thread about this anywhere.

[martin42]

If you got a spare few months......................

[biggriffin]

Fit what you can afford.

[05omegav6]

Just had a look at the original thread on tyres, and there is a lot of mentions about setting up suspension and steering
for the different tyres. Sounds interesting. Is there a thread about this anywhere.

The premise of a suitable tyre is that first and foremost the suspension is in good order and the geometry set to Wheels In Motions' specs, and on that basis, the recommended tyres should show no wandering traits or odd handling symptoms when pressing on.

Different people expect different things from their tyres, some accept grip over longevity at any cost, whereas others want maximum mileage for minimum price, so beyond the first two requirements value for money comes into play...

[chrisgixer]

If forking out for tyres, first off its worth checking the car suspension and steering for faults. Because the car will likely need set ANYWAY.

Best tyre life comes from good set up, which is reliant on good compenents like bushes, ball joints, shocks and springs etc.

Check and replace any worn components
Set up
New tyres

All in FAQ
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90492.0

[omega3000]

Tunnie is the man to ask , he gets a lot of longevity from tyres 

[martin42]

Well so far in just over 25k on the transit,still have 1 front and rear original,1 rear replaced due to puncture and front due to tread limit.....

[cd 2.2]

I can thoroughly recommend Accelera Alpha's if you like going sideways in the wet (especially with an automatic)!
I have them on the back of mine and they are sooo much fun 

[05omegav6]

Could do worse on a budget...

http://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search

Runway Performance 926 £67.85, fitted...

Nothing special, but perfectly adequate for plodding around

[Stemo]

Fit what you can afford.

You can't say that! Don't you realise that there are people on here who's sole purpose in life is to spout shite about tyres. Wash your mouth out!