Tyres (Yes, I Know....another one)

cloud_dog

Hi

Thanks for everyone's posts. I'll try to clarify where needed.

cloud_dog

I think you have two distinct elements here.

DUTR wrote: »

If you can hear a 1db difference then you are better than most

The Michelins are 71dB and I really don't want tires much noisier than that. I drive a fair few miles each year (approx 25k to 30k) and some of it is on concrete motorway which is horrendous so noise is a consideration and ideally not something I want to increase.

DUTR wrote: »

...., I know plenty that have used budgets (myself included) and we have not ended up in a ditch

Not sure where this comes from as I haven't commented on the pro's / con's of budget tyres. And, as I'm looking to save money on Michelin's I am cognisant of hte fact that I may buy budget tyres this time.

cloud_dog

Hi

shammyjack wrote: »

From - or + £400 for 4 delivered , arrange your own fitting and balancing. About £10 a corner here in West Yorks . I have used the firm previously and was delighted at the saving and speed of delivery, less than 3 days from Poland to my door .

Your Primacy 3s come up at £516 .

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-finder/s=1/summer/t=1/car/r=1/245-45-r18/ip=1/w/in=1/100

I've hear some positive things about Uniroyals.

I have chosen, rightly or wrongly, to ignore the pricing on tyres containg the word 'sport'. The reason for this is that generally this means they are of a softer compound and will significantly impact on the 'wear' element of my requirements. I know I'm generalising but I'm going to stick by it.

getmore4less

Have you looked at what alternative wheels you could put on.

Probably a 17" or even 16" option that would be cheaper.

Perhaps going winter/summer might help with the longer term costs.

cloud_dog

Yes, I have looked at buying a second set of slightly smaller wheels and adjusting the tyre size accordingly but..... I once got a comment (from a tyre place) about a cars suspension / geometry etc, etc all being set up for the size of wheels / tyres that are on the car so (as a lay person) I don't (currently) have the confidence to investigate the options for this.

If an experienced wheel/tyre person were to offer an opinion on an alternative I would be happy to investigate further the implications.

JustinR1979

It's a diesel estate with 18's - same as an E39 M5!
It will drive better on smaller wheels.
Wheels are for styling, not for purpose (brake clearance).

Gloomendoom

getmore4less wrote: »

Have you looked at what alternative wheels you could put on.

Probably a 17" or even 16" option that would be cheaper.

You might save on tyres but you might also pay more for insurance.

Iceweasel

All approved permutations of tyre sizes and tyre pressures will be on a label on the driver's door post.

I wouldn't fit any size that is not listed.

cloud_dog

Iceweasel wrote: »

All approved permutations of tyre sizes and tyre pressures will be on a label on the driver's door post.

Cheers.... wasn't aware of that.

getmore4less

Gloomendoom wrote: »

You might save on tyres but you might also pay more for insurance.

Should be OK if it is standard size for the vehicle as it won't be a mod.

if in doubt ask,

if going to steel when ALL standard options were alloy worth checking.

All approved permutations of tyre sizes and tyre pressures will be on a label on the driver's door post.

Mine are on the inside of the fuel cap.