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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Got a right mottly set of boots on the 2.6 all 225/55 but 2xW rated, 1xV rated, 1xH rated.

Would like to hear OOF members opinions of tyres for this car, WELL below 3 figures please for each corner!

[TheBoy]

Got a right mottly set of boots on the 2.6 all 225/55 but 2xW rated, 1xV rated, 1xH rated.

Would like to hear OOF members opinions of tyres for this car, WELL below 3 figures please for each corner!

You're in the realms of ZZ3s which I don't rate, or budget brands.

Its a size that ain't cheap sadly.

[ians]

I have Falkens on my 2.5 (V rated I think) which were just under £60 a corner and I'm happy with them (had some before too).  Had Khumhos as well in the past which were also fine.   Avoid Pirellis from what I hear and you will get conflicting opinions on Michelins.  Contis are probably my favourite but were almost twice the Falkens when I bought them.

[TheBoy]

I have Falkens on my 2.5 (V rated I think) which were just under £60 a corner and I'm happy with them (had some before too).  Had Khumhos as well in the past which were also fine.   Avoid Pirellis from what I hear and you will get conflicting opinions on Michelins.  Contis are probably my favourite but were almost twice the Falkens when I bought them.

Double check what your glovebox User Manual says for speed rating - I thought all V6s were W or better :-/.  If you run a different rating to what manufacturer specifies, you probably need to tell your insurance company.


I run Nexens on the tractor, £50 + VAT fitted I think I paid, pretty impressed to be honest, though not much feedback in the wet.  Obviously not a patch on the Contis/Dunlops I run on the MV6...

[amba]

I have Pirelli P6000,s on mine for the past 16k and am most impressed with noise levels,grip in both wet and dry.Would be true to say they wear quicker than Michellins but were a good buy off a  new shape Jag being broken.Cost me £45=00 a corner and an extra £15=00 each to fit and balance so looks like a fair price as will see about 25k before need changing.From my past experience Michellins last but seem quite noisey.Continentals would be my bet if buying new,but unsure you will get much change from £100=00 per corner.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I have Falkens on my 2.5 (V rated I think) which were just under £60 a corner and I'm happy with them (had some before too).  Had Khumhos as well in the past which were also fine.   Avoid Pirellis from what I hear and you will get conflicting opinions on Michelins.  Contis are probably my favourite but were almost twice the Falkens when I bought them.

Double check what your glovebox User Manual says for speed rating - I thought all V6s were W or better :-/.  If you run a different rating to what manufacturer specifies, you probably need to tell your insurance company.


I run Nexens on the tractor, £50 + VAT fitted I think I paid, pretty impressed to be honest, though not much feedback in the wet.  Obviously not a patch on the Contis/Dunlops I run on the MV6...

£50-£60 a corner sounds about right to me looking on the internet they were about that price fitted.

As regards speed rating H is good for 130, V up to 149, and W 149+

So with a top speed of 142 (manual) V rated should be fine

[TheBoy]

I have Falkens on my 2.5 (V rated I think) which were just under £60 a corner and I'm happy with them (had some before too).  Had Khumhos as well in the past which were also fine.   Avoid Pirellis from what I hear and you will get conflicting opinions on Michelins.  Contis are probably my favourite but were almost twice the Falkens when I bought them.

Double check what your glovebox User Manual says for speed rating - I thought all V6s were W or better :-/.  If you run a different rating to what manufacturer specifies, you probably need to tell your insurance company.


I run Nexens on the tractor, £50 + VAT fitted I think I paid, pretty impressed to be honest, though not much feedback in the wet.  Obviously not a patch on the Contis/Dunlops I run on the MV6...

£50-£60 a corner sounds about right to me looking on the internet they were about that price fitted.

As regards speed rating H is good for 130, V up to 149, and W 149+

So with a top speed of 142 (manual) V rated should be fine

You have to stick with what the manufacturer specifies, not necessarily what you think will be your max speed.

I have to put V rated on her little Rover for this reason, even though top speed is rated at under 120mph.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Why do Omega's need such monster tyres anyway.

The original Lamborghini Countach LP400 of 1974 ran on 205/70's front and 215/70's back, high profile. And it had 375 raging stallions to contain, not 176/178 depending which publication you read

[TheBoy]

Why do Omega's need such monster tyres anyway.

The original Lamborghini Countach LP400 of 1974 ran on 205/70's front and 215/70's back, high profile. And it had 375 raging stallions to contain, not 176/178 depending which publication you read

You will find the Omega will probably outhandle a 70s Italian shitbox, and possible get close to outperforming it as well

Omega tyres are not that big anyway, on a par with any other similar sized car.

[Mr Skrunts]

Why do Omega's need such monster tyres anyway.

The original Lamborghini Countach LP400 of 1974 ran on 205/70's front and 215/70's back, high profile. And it had 375 raging stallions to contain, not 176/178 depending which publication you read

If you go back to the 70's comparing tyre technolgy then you have a valid point.

My Pontiac had 78 Profile tyres on it as standard and wallowed round bends line most yankie cars did.

A change to 215/50 VR 15 to all the roll out of the car and was a joy to drive at any speed.  Rather than a nightmare at low speed.


So imagine a 1974 LP400 on the latest low profile rubber and big rims.

Thing you have to consider as well is do you want Speed/handling or comfort.

Most prefer the MV6 for the handling, I prefer the Elite for comfort.  Others want the best of both and still want to make improvments.

You pays yer money and makes yer choice.

Todays cars on par with the 1974 supercars.  Todays cars 99% of the time for me.

[jonathanh]

I had goodyear eagles fitted 7 years ago - lasted 50,000 miles.  Just had firestones fitted all 4 for £260 and they seem fine, fairly grippy and quiet

[tremain1]

i have dunlop on mine - 12k and going strong - just tyres - 45 each

[Dazzler]

i have dunlop on mine - 12k and going strong - just tyres - 45 each

You sure?
Do you have a link with that price on it?

[jimmas]

I have runways on mine budget tyre at approx £50.00 but have all done around 18000 now and still going, do get some road noise transmitted through them tho, nothing to intrusive.

[Dazzler]

I have runways on mine budget tyre at approx £50.00 but have all done around 18000 now and still going, do get some road noise transmitted through them tho, nothing to intrusive.

£50 is about right for a budget, thats why i cant believe that Dunlops were £45