S40 (New) Wheels/Tyres : - what tyres

brushes60 · Dec 30th, 2010, 15:36

s40 , diesel , 55 plate , currently has pirelli tyres on , 205 / 50/ r17 /93w . looking to buy new front set , any good make to consider , dont rally sport or drive like a mad man , looked at budget tyres , wondered if the same as price is a big difference , so many to chose from , but on a budget

DCN85 · Jan 5th, 2011, 11:45

contrary to popular belief and despite what many fitters will tell you, always keep the least worn tyres on the rear of your car. regardless of whether it is front or rear wheel drive.

http://www.etyres.co.uk/flashmovies/...ear-etyres.htm

I did these tests when working for Michelin at their test tracks in South Carolina. TYRE FITTERS OFTEN TELL YOU THE OPPOSITE.

iandonnadnjess · Jan 6th, 2011, 21:41

hi ive got federal on mine ,, no problems !!

7050man · Jan 6th, 2011, 22:58

ON my old 2.0D I stuck with Pirelli. I was quite happy with them, a good combination of grip and long life.

On my new Drive model I ordered the car with 16" wheels and the car even though it's Lux spec and has 17" as standard.

It has Michelin Energy. Thes tyres are very good. I've had no problems in Snow, they are very low rolling resistance (although that mamy be engine of course) and big thing is that after 25k miles, the front still have 6mm of tread and backs are at 7mm.

I also thing you get a better ride on slightly more rubber especially on poor state of UK roads.

I'd recommend them.

t5_monkey · Jan 7th, 2011, 00:21

you may drive sensibly however someone could jump out in front of you...so you may not get a choice!

Was very happy with Vredstein Ultracs, Got Conti Contact 3 now and they are even better

Had Pirelli P6000 - truly awful.

Dec 30th, 2010, 15:36	#1
brushes60 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2011 08:45 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: durham	what tyres s40 , diesel , 55 plate , currently has pirelli tyres on , 205 / 50/ r17 /93w . looking to buy new front set , any good make to consider , dont rally sport or drive like a mad man , looked at budget tyres , wondered if the same as price is a big difference , so many to chose from , but on a budget Last edited by brushes60; Dec 30th, 2010 at 15:42.

Jan 5th, 2011, 11:45	#2
DCN85 Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2021 08:50 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Belfast	contrary to popular belief and despite what many fitters will tell you, always keep the least worn tyres on the rear of your car. regardless of whether it is front or rear wheel drive. http://www.etyres.co.uk/flashmovies/...ear-etyres.htm I did these tests when working for Michelin at their test tracks in South Carolina. TYRE FITTERS OFTEN TELL YOU THE OPPOSITE. Last edited by DCN85; Jan 5th, 2011 at 11:50.

Jan 7th, 2011, 00:21	#5
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	you may drive sensibly however someone could jump out in front of you...so you may not get a choice! Was very happy with Vredstein Ultracs, Got Conti Contact 3 now and they are even better Had Pirelli P6000 - truly awful. __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Jan 6th, 2011, 21:41	#3
iandonnadnjess V.O.C. Member, R-Design Last Online: Nov 25th, 2014 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: south yorkshire	hi ive got federal on mine ,, no problems !!

Jan 6th, 2011, 22:58	#4
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	ON my old 2.0D I stuck with Pirelli. I was quite happy with them, a good combination of grip and long life. On my new Drive model I ordered the car with 16" wheels and the car even though it's Lux spec and has 17" as standard. It has Michelin Energy. Thes tyres are very good. I've had no problems in Snow, they are very low rolling resistance (although that mamy be engine of course) and big thing is that after 25k miles, the front still have 6mm of tread and backs are at 7mm. I also thing you get a better ride on slightly more rubber especially on poor state of UK roads. I'd recommend them.

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