Tyres

Amazonjulian · Apr 12th, 2013, 19:58

does anyone have any particular recommendations when it comes to tyres. Mine are getting low and although I do enjoy the tail happiness of my estate, its not something which is shared by all of the drivers in the household!

mad matt · Apr 12th, 2013, 21:07

i've put 225 50 r15 one the rear and 205 55 r15 one the front of my wifes 240 glt as i did not wont to be to tail happy i've also use good make tyres on like firestone, dunlops ect hope this helps

volvo always · Apr 12th, 2013, 22:47

On my 1989 240GLT I have Michelin energy savers. They are fine for me and seem grippy enough, although I don't test them. Not good in the snow though.

James

wooble · Apr 13th, 2013, 00:34

Toyo Proxes CF1 are a good buy, decent price, and decent performance. Same for Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31. Both have slightly shorter than average lifespans, but stick and ride nicely without breaking the bank. The Toyos had the upper hand in the snow, but the Kumhos were slightly better in the dry.

Pirelli P6000s were crap, I took them off and sold them to some poor sod as I had no confidence in the wet. For random brands fitted when I've bought cars/wheels, Federal, Triangle and GT have proved themselves to be poorly constructed and dangerous to drive on. Bridgestone Potenza RE050 stuck like the proverbial, but wore out fast and required rebalancing halfway through their life (on a Nissan).

Paul240480 · Apr 13th, 2013, 06:53

I went for Hankook Optimo 14" on mine. They have been great. Would defo buy again .
They are a summer tyre.
20+ k miles now and still quite a bit left in them. Went through the Mot last Sept with no mention .
Still available here: http://www.oponeo.co.uk/

Velorum · Apr 13th, 2013, 08:27

Following a recommendation on here I have used Falken tyres a few times and been impressed with them - very good for the money. I also like Michelin energy savers too

Beetledrive · Apr 13th, 2013, 09:38

I recently replaced a tyre and found I had a choice of just two (both would have to be ordered). Either Hankook, which was described as a budget tyre, or Falken which was mid range. I went for Falken, as recommended, which was £66.30 fitted. I was a little surprised when I later compared the performance ratings shown on ebay to find that they had the same wet grip efficiency and that the cheaper Hankook tyres were slightly quieter and more fuel efficient:

Hankook:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hankook-Op...item2a27014f2c

The one fitted to my car:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Falken-Sin...item2327266aa4

Just wondered if anyone knew why Falken would be the better choice?

Paul240480 · Apr 13th, 2013, 11:12

^^^ They are the Hankooks I have & they're a whole £1,36 cheaper on Oponeo, lol!

Amazonjulian · Apr 13th, 2013, 15:42

Thanks guys that's really helpful

Apr 12th, 2013, 19:58	#1
Amazonjulian Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2019 07:02 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Steyning	Tyres does anyone have any particular recommendations when it comes to tyres. Mine are getting low and although I do enjoy the tail happiness of my estate, its not something which is shared by all of the drivers in the household!

Apr 13th, 2013, 00:34	#4
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	Toyo Proxes CF1 are a good buy, decent price, and decent performance. Same for Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31. Both have slightly shorter than average lifespans, but stick and ride nicely without breaking the bank. The Toyos had the upper hand in the snow, but the Kumhos were slightly better in the dry. Pirelli P6000s were crap, I took them off and sold them to some poor sod as I had no confidence in the wet. For random brands fitted when I've bought cars/wheels, Federal, Triangle and GT have proved themselves to be poorly constructed and dangerous to drive on. Bridgestone Potenza RE050 stuck like the proverbial, but wore out fast and required rebalancing halfway through their life (on a Nissan). __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for!

Apr 13th, 2013, 06:53	#5
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I went for Hankook Optimo 14" on mine. They have been great. Would defo buy again . They are a summer tyre. 20+ k miles now and still quite a bit left in them. Went through the Mot last Sept with no mention . Still available here: http://www.oponeo.co.uk/ __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Apr 13th, 2013, 08:27	#6
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Following a recommendation on here I have used Falken tyres a few times and been impressed with them - very good for the money. I also like Michelin energy savers too __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Apr 13th, 2013, 11:12	#8
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	^^^ They are the Hankooks I have & they're a whole £1,36 cheaper on Oponeo, lol! __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Apr 12th, 2013, 21:07	#2
mad matt Senior Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2023 21:10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: amlwch	i've put 225 50 r15 one the rear and 205 55 r15 one the front of my wifes 240 glt as i did not wont to be to tail happy i've also use good make tyres on like firestone, dunlops ect hope this helps

Apr 12th, 2013, 22:47	#3
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:31 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	On my 1989 240GLT I have Michelin energy savers. They are fine for me and seem grippy enough, although I don't test them. Not good in the snow though. James

Apr 13th, 2013, 09:38	#7
Beetledrive Member Last Online: May 5th, 2019 21:07 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Norwich	I recently replaced a tyre and found I had a choice of just two (both would have to be ordered). Either Hankook, which was described as a budget tyre, or Falken which was mid range. I went for Falken, as recommended, which was £66.30 fitted. I was a little surprised when I later compared the performance ratings shown on ebay to find that they had the same wet grip efficiency and that the cheaper Hankook tyres were slightly quieter and more fuel efficient: Hankook: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hankook-Op...item2a27014f2c The one fitted to my car: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Falken-Sin...item2327266aa4 Just wondered if anyone knew why Falken would be the better choice?

Apr 13th, 2013, 15:42	#9
Amazonjulian Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2019 07:02 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Steyning	Thanks guys that's really helpful

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