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[Cliffo B]

Just my opinion, go for the very best, there's not a lot of rubber contacts the road. Michelin Primacy HP 235-45 R17 94Y give me comfort, quiet, and hold the road like glue.A problem, they hit the  pocket damned hard.Have I tried to get discount never yet succeeded

[cem_devecioglu]

and I never believe in all season tires..They are bad in every respect..

Bad fuel consumption and handling in all conditions..

[Marks DTM Calib]

Lol....we dont haev seasonal tyres in our climate cem!

As for Michelins, not worth the money, handling is average and unless you do stella mileage, they are two hard and gaze over within a few years (have had 3 sets now sadly!). If they were half the price they might be a contender

I like the Contis and the SP9000's....

[cem_devecioglu]

Lol....we dont haev seasonal tyres in our climate cem!
As for Michelins, not worth the money, handling is average and unless you do stella mileage, they are two hard and gaze over within a few years (have had 3 sets now sadly!). If they were half the price they might be a contender

I like the Contis and the SP9000's....

I'll get me a coat then

[zippo]

Boring subject i know but i need opinions good or bad in brands available in the size of 225x55/16. So what do you think is good or rubbish

Can i suggest posting what you expect from your tires, so people can judge what to recommend. Do you want grip or wear or both, low road noise, winter, all reason? Driveing style comes into it, if you drive miss daisy you will be upset when a more expensive soft tire wears out in 5000 miles.

And suggest those recommending post whats good or bad about your tires.

Reason being, for instance one persons "good" tire may be soft and grippy, he wont want want another persons "good" long life plastic tire and  may well end up in a ditch/tree.

Use Falkens myself, cant remember the exact model, but have found they are a longer life version
of what i normally have, so  are giving a  little less grip, wim refer to them as a premium tire but are slightly cheaper and quieter than Pirelli p9000s(or 6000s whatever they are called) hth.

i did roughly 4500 miles last year  so wear isn't really an issue ,but grip dry or wet is . the wife drives the car more than i do so i suppose i should ask her what she wants out of a set of tires  BUT because its my car she'll do as shes told for a change  

[Ironingboard]

Best have to be Kumho's their seen as a budget tyre but the best tyres I've fitted to a car. 2nd from the top on almost every tyre test and review I've seen in Germany and other places (Well the magazine I was reading). Would recommend them anytime over the overpriced ones you pay double for.

[zippo]

Best have to be Kumho's their seen as a budget tyre but the best tyres I've fitted to a car. 2nd from the top on almost every tyre test and review I've seen in Germany and other places (Well the magazine I was reading). Would recommend them anytime over the overpriced ones you pay double for.

Ive got Kumhos on now, Ive no complaints i was just wondering if there was anything better and other people's opinions on different makes etc

[Andy B]

Best have to be Kumho's their seen as a budget tyre but the best tyres I've fitted to a car. 2nd from the top on almost every tyre test and review I've seen in Germany and other places (Well the magazine I was reading). Would recommend them anytime over the overpriced ones you pay double for.

Once had a pair fitted to the front of my Senator and thought they were sh1te!!!  :-?

[zippo]

Best have to be Kumho's their seen as a budget tyre but the best tyres I've fitted to a car. 2nd from the top on almost every tyre test and review I've seen in Germany and other places (Well the magazine I was reading). Would recommend them anytime over the overpriced ones you pay double for.

Once had a pair fitted to the front of my Senator and thought they were sh1te!!!  :-?

just out of curiosity Andy what diameter were they

[Marks DTM Calib]

I quite rate the Kumho's.....need to get the ight ones (they have many types.....KU31's or better)

[zippo]

I quite rate the Kumho's.....need to get the ight ones (they have many types.....KU31's or better)

ku31 never heard of them Mark, any more info

[Andy B]

......
just out of curiosity Andy what diameter were they

15"

[cem_devecioglu]

I dont know why but when I see kumhos fitted to

a brand new 110,000-120,000 EURO cost BMW and Mercedes

I become really nervous

[Andy B]

I quite rate the Kumho's.....need to get the ight ones (they have many types.....KU31's or better)

No idea what type, can't even remember the speed rating (should've been Z) ..... apart from being about £50 each, I was in economy mode at the time.  

[ians]

I have had Kunho's and Falkens and been happy with both in terms of grip and life.

Completely agree about not compromising on safety,  but just because a tyre costs a fortune does not mean its any better than those that cost less.