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[Greenbay packer]

Does anyone have any recommendations for tyres for my 2.5 V6?  My current set of budget tyres grip the road well in all conditions but are noisy and have worn down quickly, particularly on the front.  I may end up having to buy budget or mid range tyres again but some are better than others so are there any tried and recommendations for tyres that grip well but don't wear out after a few thousand miles? 

Also, I've just replaced my front anti roll bar link rods as both were worn and rattling.  Would wear on these have contributed to the relatively short life of my present tyres, or is it more to do with the fact they were made in China (Primewells - ever heard of them?).

[dazzerM]

Personal experiance is you get what you pay for - I have always prefered Avons not that cheap about 120 - 150 a corner depending where you go

Downside is they are a soft rubber so do wear down fairly quick but I found them ultra grippy 

BMW fit them on some models so cant be that bad 

[Jimbob]

Define Best....

Longevity or Grip.

depending on what you value, will depend on the answer.

I like Conti's, but they do wear done, but grip very well.
Michellins on the other hand dont hold the road well, but may well last twice as long.

[Greenbay packer]

Best compromise.  I don't need ultra grippy and can't justify £120-150 for a tyre that soon wears out.  Surely there must be a decent mid range tyre that gives the best of both worlds as far as grip and wear are concerned?  Was wondering about Firestones, Hankooks, Khumos or something similar that cost under £80.

Which Avons do you mean dazzerM - have seen ZV5's and XTC's for around £90.

[rbrueford]

Always had Pirelli P6000's on any Omega i have owned and i have never had a single complaint about them

[Stallion]

Always had Pirelli P6000's on any Omega i have owned and i have never had a single complaint about them

Same here, always been p6000's! 

[TheBoy]

I can tell you what NOT to get, as they either don't work well, or don't match your criteria. This is from my own personal experience with that tyre on the Omega.

Michelin PS2 - No grip in corners, and dont last well for the zero grip (20k)
Dunlop Sport Maxx - Good cornering/traction. Early days, but wear looks high (est 10k)
Dunlop SP9000 - Good grip, usable durability. Not available in right sizes any more (15k)
Avon ZZ3 - Low grip, shredded mine to bits (4k)
Dunlop SP3000 - Didn't like them, trashed in 6k due to camber issues. Unfair to blame tyre for a geo fault though.
Nexen CP641 - Budget. Usable grip in all but heavy rain. Wear looks good, but sold car before they needed replacement.
Faulken 912 - I'd rather have a bad bout of piles. No idea on wear rate, they were only on my car for less than 5 miles. Avoid.


I am, however, fussy with tyres. In my book they are everything.  Without them, you can't accelerate, stop or go round corners.

[robson]

I have fitted Kuhmo and seem perfectly OK to me too early to comment on wear

[Lazydocker]

Another tyre thread

But... I have used Accellera Alpha's on mine for a while now... For me it was an acceptable compromise between outright grip and wear rate. I do find they can be a little hit and miss though and only really start working very well if driven hard a lot. I'm on my third set but would I fit them again...... Not sure.  :-/ I seem to be getting more demanding of my tyres lately and the imminent change in my situation may well mean I can change my priorities as I could well be changing my mileage considerably I get them for mates rates so puts them right into the budget range for me

I have also considered trying Neuton Tyres, imported and only supplied by Neo Bros (eBay Linky) but when I went there to get some after ringing up in advance they had sold the ones I was supposed to be getting fitted If you do try them, I would appreciate some feedback as they seem to be getting very good reviews in the Saab and BMW world

[sticka_v8_init]

Another tyre thread

But... I have used Accellera Alpha's on mine for a while now... For me it was an acceptable compromise between outright grip and wear rate. I do find they can be a little hit and miss though and only really start working very well if driven hard a lot. I'm on my third set but would I fit them again...... Not sure.  :-/ I seem to be getting more demanding of my tyres lately and the imminent change in my situation may well mean I can change my priorities as I could well be changing my mileage considerably I get them for mates rates so puts them right into the budget range for me

I have also considered trying Neuton Tyres, imported and only supplied by Neo Bros (eBay Linky) but when I went there to get some after ringing up in advance they had sold the ones I was supposed to be getting fitted If you do try them, I would appreciate some feedback as they seem to be getting very good reviews in the Saab and BMW world

Ive been looking at exactly the same tyres fella and thinking the same - if they get good reviews fron Saab owners who are putting 200-250Bhp through them, then they must be ok. The only thing holding me back is the comeback through being an Ebay seller. Not sure how you'd go about warranty. Want the tyres tho :-/

[feeutfo]

Avoid Falkens avoid avoid avoid.

[D]

Such a subjective topic.

I love my Michelin PS3. Grip like a leech, no wheel spin at all that I used to get with the previous contis and Pirelli P6000's. Much quieter than most other tyres I have tried and a really comfortable ride. Problem is the price £145 a corner.  Generally you get what you pay for. Goodyear F1 assymetrics are very good as well. Slightly noisier than the PS3's but last longer and cheaper @£120/corner. The boy seems to hate PS2 but I had them on my prev BMW 330ci and had no lack of grip at all. They didnt last more than 15k due to the BMW's tyre shredding nature.

Falken 912 are poor. The 452 are better, particularly in the dry, but I find their wet weather performance poor esp on RWD cars. Cheapish at 85/corner. I tend to avoid anything budget/chinese/ebay as I do not like to put at risk myself or my family for the sake of a few quid.

[i260]

I have had both Kumho KU31 and Falkon 452 and both do the joib perfectly on a 2.6 with 225/55/16s going up and down the motorway.

At about £90-£95 fitted I can't justify anything else!

Depends WHAT you want - grip / longevity / etc... but these have both done the business on grip, noise and longevity and both look the part as well with nice tyre design.

[philsteward]

It is very subjective!

I have just bought some Sunfull tyres for my Omega, £90 for two (uber cheap).  So far driven over 1000 miles and no complaints.  They are not too noisey, car still nice and quiet at speed with radio off, or fine with windows down.  No wear showing (as you would expect!) and driven in brief showers where the road can be quite slippery and heavy down pours but no problems.  I do not drive the car too hard though, but do give it some stick round roundabouts and on country lanes.

On the contrary my company van runs on Michellins, I always request them from ATS as it is a high vehicle so I do not have to foot the £680 for a set of 4!  I am just on to my third set, van has done 80k miles, it is a 4motion and gets used through all weathers, including 18 inch snow in February and has never, ever missed a beat.

Just my thoughts!

[Darth Loo-knee]

You will have replies a mile long for a question like this..
It is all personal preference.

I like Toyos, but they are a tad noisey