what tyres do you buy?

facade

Andybez38 wrote: »

So your saying the air we breathe is just fine?

They tell you all sorts of nonsense about the "benefits" of nitrogen filling, and that Lewis Hamilton uses it.

I'm sure that he does, as they use bottles of nitrogen at a race track rather than a compressor.
The realistic advantage is that it is dry, as it is the moisture in the air that causes pressure changes when the tyre heats up on the track.

You won't notice on the way to the shops, so save your money.

AdrianC

facade wrote: »

They tell you all sorts of nonsense about the "benefits" of nitrogen filling, and that Lewis Hamilton uses it.

I'm sure that he does, as they use bottles of nitrogen at a race track rather than a compressor.

IIRC they use CO2 in F1.

parking_question_chap

Nobbie1967 wrote: »

Big name brands aren't automatically better, they just spend more on marketing. They may spend more on R&D as well, but it's not guaranteed.

Not, but they usually are.

And obviously you still need to actually research tyres. But surely thats common sense.

Joe_Horner

iltisman wrote: »

I replaced my worn down Michelins with cheap Chinese tyres they seemed fine until I had to do an emergency stop. The noise changed but the car did not slow much so emergency steering had to save the day.

Until they break grip and skid all tyres give the same braking. At the point they break grip and skid your steering's gone as well because a locked wheel won't slow you OR steer you no matter what rubber's on them!

pocketslint

I truly thought I was 'tyre savvy' but I really should not have read this thread, the molecular structure of my tyres is Star Trek to me personally. But once you have decided on a tyre, buy online and arrange to have them fitted by a trusted, independent fitter. Do not fall for the 'deals' offered by the Big Tyre Fitters, they will be looking to sell you a full service and a respray once they get your car up on the ramp.

Richard53

pocketslint wrote: »

But once you have decided on a tyre, buy online and arrange to have them fitted by a trusted, independent fitter. Do not fall for the 'deals' offered by the Big Tyre Fitters, they will be looking to sell you a full service and a respray once they get your car up on the ramp.

This. I used to use ATS (to be fair, my local branch were great) but a few years ago I bought through Black Circles. They delivered to a local independent fitter and I went there. Personal service, and all the wheel nuts done with a torque wrench by hand. I use them all the time now.

Joe_Horner

Richard53 wrote: »

This. I used to use ATS (to be fair, my local branch were great) but a few years ago I bought through Black Circles. They delivered to a local independent fitter and I went there. Personal service, and all the wheel nuts done with a torque wrench by hand. I use them all the time now.

It's also worth looking at a local indie directly. Surprising how often they can match the online sellers (even without being asked) directly on overall price.

Richard53

Joe_Horner wrote: »

It's also worth looking at a local indie directly. Surprising how often they can match the online sellers (even without being asked) directly on overall price.

True. After I had used Black Circles I always called the indy fitter to see if they could match the BC price. They usually can, so I cut out the middleman. More profit for them, and I like to support local businesses.

groundskeeperwilly

Thought I should come back to this thread as some folk were mentioning 245 45 18. I bought a set of 'winter' Nokian WR D3's and they have been fantastic. I got a good deal on them and I honestly think they are a better all year round option than the Continentals that came on etc ar - they are quiet, economical, durable and importantly for me great in etc snow and rain.