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[ndmv6]

hello,its got to that time where im looking to replace the 2 rear tyres on my 2.2 auto omega,can anyone recommend a good brand of budget tyres?

[Lazydocker]

Tyres are a subject that has been done to death... Use the search function and have a little look

I wouldn't recommend budget tyres on an Omega, although I've had reasonably good experiences with Accellera Alpha's (which are high end budget/mid range)

[hotel21]

There is a distinct difference between getting cheap tyres and getting tyres cheap.....      

[sport]

Same hear had problems withe budget so i stick withe the goodyear f1 thay did cost £114 each but worth it for ride and handling 
 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

I got a pair of Kumhos, KH or KU31, I forget which for £100 each, 16". I can recommend them.

I've previously had very cheap tyres on, and the wet handling was utterly shocking to the point of danger. If you think of the cost per mile, the difference is negligible...

[SteveAvfc.]

Tyres are a subject that has been done to death... Use the search function and have a little look

I wouldn't recommend budget tyres on an Omega, although I've had reasonably good experiences with Accellera Alpha's (which are high end budget/mid range)

Would agree with the Alphas had good results with them but would steer well clear of the likes of Enduros death traps.

[TheBoy]

I have a spare Autogrip tyre in the kitchen, about 7mm tread, destined for landfill.  Its tried to kill me once too often now. Does mean, currently, I have an odd wheel on TBE.

Even tunnie could overdrive Autogrip.

[ndmv6]

thanks for your replies,ive managed to get 2 wanli S1063 XL 225/55/16 99V from national tyres ebay website,for 127.84 fitted.i bought some 14 months ago for the front and never given me any problems,but then back end of last year the price shot up .now currently at the price above...
hth anyone who is looking for a decent tyre...

[TheBoy]

thanks for your replies,ive managed to get 2 wanli S1063 XL 225/55/16 99V from national tyres ebay website,for 127.84 fitted.i bought some 14 months ago for the front and never given me any problems,but then back end of last year the price shot up .now currently at the price above...
hth anyone who is looking for a decent tyre...

Take it easy in the wet on those, they suddenly lose grip without warning if you overcook it.

Certainly not a suitable tyre for me, but shows we all have different requirements from your tyres.


Tyres have got very expensive in the last 12 months

[tunnie]

I have a spare Autogrip tyre in the kitchen, about 7mm tread, destined for landfill.  Its tried to kill me once too often now. Does mean, currently, I have an odd wheel on TBE.

Even tunnie could overdrive Autogrip.

 

Still yet to press the S button on the 3.2 

[TheBoy]

I have a spare Autogrip tyre in the kitchen, about 7mm tread, destined for landfill.  Its tried to kill me once too often now. Does mean, currently, I have an odd wheel on TBE.

Even tunnie could overdrive Autogrip.

 

Still yet to press the S button on the 3.2 

S for Scared....

[Darth Loo-knee]

I had some Nexen tyres on a car once which I found pretty good all rounder.... I was told they were budget tyres

[TheBoy]

I had some Nexen tyres on a car once which I found pretty good all rounder.... I was told they were budget tyres

I put a Nexen shod wheel on to remove that lethal Autogrip tyre. A vast improvement. But still not a tyre I would chose. Still a ditchfinder, just its far less likely to kill me than the Autogrip.

[Darth Loo-knee]

I had some Nexen tyres on a car once which I found pretty good all rounder.... I was told they were budget tyres

I put a Nexen shod wheel on to remove that lethal Autogrip tyre. A vast improvement. But still not a tyre I would chose. Still a ditchfinder, just its far less likely to kill me than the Autogrip.

Mind you I have sat in a car when you are driving, my own car infact
I would assume it all depends on how you drive.
You Jammie do drive like a "Knob" no two ways about it

[TheBoy]

I had some Nexen tyres on a car once which I found pretty good all rounder.... I was told they were budget tyres

I put a Nexen shod wheel on to remove that lethal Autogrip tyre. A vast improvement. But still not a tyre I would chose. Still a ditchfinder, just its far less likely to kill me than the Autogrip.

Mind you I have sat in a car when you are driving, my own car infact
I would assume it all depends on how you drive.
You Jammie do drive like a "Knob" no two ways about it

From the second I jumped into Vader's drivers seat, I felt at home. Confident. Everything was 'just right'. I didn't need to get a 'feel' for it, it gave all the feedback.  A fantastic 20 miles or so.

So, if we're calling each other Knobs, Mr Pink, its you for breaking Vader. An excellent car. But the climate panel lives on in the Silver Bullet