ANOTHER tyres thread!!

foggyjames · Jun 24th, 2004, 01:40

I need to buy a new pair of tyres to go with the pair of part-worn Michelin Energys already on my alloys. As far as I'm aware, Energys aren't really a performance tyre, so can you see that causing problems?

Anyone had experience with any of these...

Goodyear Eagle Ventura
Pirelli P 6000
Bridgestone Potenza RE 040
Dunlop SP Sport 01
Continental PremiumContact
Michelin Energy E3A

My preferred choice are the Continentals, as these seem to be good value, and the ContiSport Contacts on Dad's 940 are outstanding.

Any thoughts?!

cheers

James

TheJoyOfSix · Jun 24th, 2004, 11:30

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - AVON ZV3.

I've always found them great on RWD Volvo's, they have good grip both wet and dry, are reasonably long lasting, and reasonably priced (£52 each fitted for 195/60/15, £56 for 205/55/15).

However, tyre choice is a personal thing and you must choose what suits you best; all I can do is offer a suggestion.

Philip Fisher · Jun 24th, 2004, 13:25

I found Goodyear F1's (same as Eagle?) far too soft and not fantastically grippy.

I was bitterly disappointed with Pirelli P6000 which seemed to break traction far too easily.

I find that the best combination (for me at least) of grip, life, comfort and price is the Conti Sport Contacts. I pay about £80 a corner for 205/50/WR16, so if anyone is getting them a lot cheaper then please let me know.

Cheers

foggyjames · Jun 24th, 2004, 13:32

We've paid £125 a corner for our CSCs at 205/55/ZR16...so I think you're getting a better deal than us!!

The local quotes I've got on Avons in general have been quite high, but I'll try again asking about that specific model!

cheers

James

TheJoyOfSix · Jun 24th, 2004, 15:04

The Avon quotes are from Britannia Tyres in Derby, I've found them by far the cheapest in my area.

foggyjames · Jun 24th, 2004, 19:31

That's where we got the Powerflow system put on the Micra! ATS and Kwik-Fit are the cheapest here so far...eek!

cheers

James

cootuk · Jun 24th, 2004, 22:13

I had Continental Ecocontacts, but even on a 2.5l 10v they wore out at an alarming rate.
Now got Toyo Proxes which are superb.

foggyjames · Jun 24th, 2004, 22:55

EcoContacts are their cheapest normal model...that may have something to do with it? How soon is soon? The ContiSportContacts have worn very well, but then RWD and my dad's driving style has a lot to do with that...

cheers

James

Ross9 · Jun 26th, 2004, 18:06

I found Toyo's too easy wearing, although grippy.

Being a constant eater of front tyres, (5th set coming up in 17 months of ownership :( ) I use Uniroyal Rainsports, good grip in the dry, slightly better than Toyo's going by 60 ft times at Crail, outstanding in the wet, and last much longer, I did 2 trackdays on a set with negligable wear, bar the sidewall scuffing from some understeering

Reasonable cheap as well £85 fitted and balanced for the front pair, 195/50 15's

Jun 24th, 2004, 01:40	#1
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 15:08 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	ANOTHER tyres thread!! I need to buy a new pair of tyres to go with the pair of part-worn Michelin Energys already on my alloys. As far as I'm aware, Energys aren't really a performance tyre, so can you see that causing problems? Anyone had experience with any of these... Goodyear Eagle Ventura Pirelli P 6000 Bridgestone Potenza RE 040 Dunlop SP Sport 01 Continental PremiumContact Michelin Energy E3A My preferred choice are the Continentals, as these seem to be good value, and the ContiSport Contacts on Dad's 940 are outstanding. Any thoughts?! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 24th, 2004, 11:30	#2
TheJoyOfSix N.F.I Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belper View Photos By: TheJoyOfSix	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! I've said it before, and I'll say it again - AVON ZV3. I've always found them great on RWD Volvo's, they have good grip both wet and dry, are reasonably long lasting, and reasonably priced (£52 each fitted for 195/60/15, £56 for 205/55/15). However, tyre choice is a personal thing and you must choose what suits you best; all I can do is offer a suggestion. __________________

Jun 24th, 2004, 13:25	#3
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:32 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! I found Goodyear F1's (same as Eagle?) far too soft and not fantastically grippy. I was bitterly disappointed with Pirelli P6000 which seemed to break traction far too easily. I find that the best combination (for me at least) of grip, life, comfort and price is the Conti Sport Contacts. I pay about £80 a corner for 205/50/WR16, so if anyone is getting them a lot cheaper then please let me know. Cheers __________________ Currently:- - MY24 EX30 Ultra, Long Range, Single Motor, Black, Mist - MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 176k FOR SALE - MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jun 24th, 2004, 13:32	#4
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 15:08 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! We've paid £125 a corner for our CSCs at 205/55/ZR16...so I think you're getting a better deal than us!! The local quotes I've got on Avons in general have been quite high, but I'll try again asking about that specific model! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 24th, 2004, 15:04	#5
TheJoyOfSix N.F.I Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belper View Photos By: TheJoyOfSix	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! The Avon quotes are from Britannia Tyres in Derby, I've found them by far the cheapest in my area. __________________

Jun 24th, 2004, 19:31	#6
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 15:08 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! That's where we got the Powerflow system put on the Micra! ATS and Kwik-Fit are the cheapest here so far...eek! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 24th, 2004, 22:13	#7
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! I had Continental Ecocontacts, but even on a 2.5l 10v they wore out at an alarming rate. Now got Toyo Proxes which are superb.

Jun 24th, 2004, 22:55	#8
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 15:08 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! EcoContacts are their cheapest normal model...that may have something to do with it? How soon is soon? The ContiSportContacts have worn very well, but then RWD and my dad's driving style has a lot to do with that... cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 26th, 2004, 18:06	#9
Ross9 Master Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 22:00 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lanark	RE: ANOTHER tyres thread!! I found Toyo's too easy wearing, although grippy. Being a constant eater of front tyres, (5th set coming up in 17 months of ownership :( ) I use Uniroyal Rainsports, good grip in the dry, slightly better than Toyo's going by 60 ft times at Crail, outstanding in the wet, and last much longer, I did 2 trackdays on a set with negligable wear, bar the sidewall scuffing from some understeering Reasonable cheap as well £85 fitted and balanced for the front pair, 195/50 15's __________________ Astra SRi, wifes S60 T4, and her old S40 T4 though its sat engineless for 7 years since I last updated this project link..better updates soon http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=47573

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