Re: Tyres - Advice needed
Depends what you use the car for, how long you intend to keep the car, and what the condition of the roads are like where you drive. It does not matter if you fit a budget of a premium tyre on a car with duff steering/suspension geometry, and with the state of the roads lately, it is hard to avoid causing this, so, if fitting expensive tyres, get the geometry checked at the same time, or, if you are a worrier, fit them anyway, what price peace of mind.Re: Tyres - Advice needed
Many years ago I only ever fitted Michelins, nothing else. Brilliant tyres with roadholding that was quite something, well worth the additional cost. Then came the foreign and other brands we see now which were as good. I've now had all different brands on various cars over the years, one brand that did stand out for their noise reduction qualities, on a ‘W’ reg. Ford Focus, were Continentals, EcoConti if I recall correctly. My present car in regular use is a VW Golf 1.6 Tdi Blue Motion, fitted with Hankook tyres from new and quite surprisingly the front tyres covered 26,000 before replacement. I do drive fast and expect front tyres on front wheel drive cars to last far less miles. These had tread left but were proving a little ‘slippery’ on cornering so time for replacement at a cost of £68 each. My view on the importance of good tyres was gained as a motorcyclist where good tyres and performance really is essential. Basically good tyres keep you alive to ride another day, not realising this you could very easily finish up dead!Re: Tyres - Advice needed
Re: Tyres - Advice needed
My Michelin tyres are 10/11 years old and done 10,000 miles or less. I check the sidewall casings inside for cracks and they are still as brand new as the car is not left outside in UV light. Plus I am still happy at the moment doing 90 plus on them. Tracking etc never, unless needed at it has not been needed since the car was new.Re: Tyres - Advice needed
Re: Tyres - Advice needed
Sorry PV, I should have posted that I inspect the inner and outer sidewalls for any form of cracking. My Brother had an advisory on his MOT on a fairly new car as he had some cracks. I took one look at it and was horrified and convinced him to buy new tyres. He then looked at mine and thought they were brand new and not 10 years plus age. Really with little wear I may not be changing them to do 600-1000 this summer. I believe legislation was brought in for coach tyres after the crash.Re: Tyres - Advice needed
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