Budget Tyres

chammer

I'm looking at replacing the 4 worn-out Continental tyres (£110 each) on my car to 4 budget tyres (£45 each). I've been doing a lot of reading and everywhere it says that budget tyres are less safe, with further stopping distances. But, when looking at the EU ratings for the tyres, the budget brand performs better for fuel economy (E to C), and has the same ratings for wet-weather performance and noice (C & 71dB).

Does this mean I should ignore all of this previous advice and the budget tyres will actually perform better?

Many thanks

DoaM

There are budget tyres and there are budget tyres. Advising the make and model may help .......

chammer

I currently have Continental Sport Contact 3s, and am looking to move to MTZ88.

[Deleted User]

I think they mean make and model of the car ;-)

chammer

Whoops! Its a BMW 116D

irc

What size tyres are you looking for?

There is big variation in budget brands. Autoexpress tested tyres including some budget brands and found that

"it's worth keeping in mind the last placed budget Syron tyre needed over 10 meters further to stop in the wet, and over 5 meters in the dry when compared to the best on test, that's the difference between stopping safely, and a very big crash."

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2017-Auto-Express-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

gardner1

https://www.valuetyres.co.uk/

But do you really want cheapo tyres on BMW, the above site is good for all tyres from the most expensive premium down to cheapo Asian tyres

roneik

Continentals are great for cornering and braking. Never skimp on tyres them and the brakes are all that's between not stopping in time

stator

I go with the cheapest tyres available with the highest wet braking rating available.

If you wear your tyres out, then I don't think there's anything else worth worrying about.
If you don't wear your tyres out, ie you have to replace them because they crack or flake etc then you might find that budget tyres don't last as long

fatrab

Personally I wouldn't put cheap tyres on. I can understand you not wanting to go for top end, but in terms of safety and efficiency I'd be looking at middle of the field. I drive reasonably high mileages (20,000+ per annum) and for the tyre sizes I've had on recent cars I've found Uniroyal Rainsports to be about the best value.


I buy through Camskill or MyTyres (mail order) and have them fitted locally.

motorguy

chammer wrote: »

I'm looking at replacing the 4 worn-out Continental tyres (£110 each) on my car to 4 budget tyres (£45 each). I've been doing a lot of reading and everywhere it says that budget tyres are less safe, with further stopping distances. But, when looking at the EU ratings for the tyres, the budget brand performs better for fuel economy (E to C), and has the same ratings for wet-weather performance and noice (C & 71dB).

Does this mean I should ignore all of this previous advice and the budget tyres will actually perform better?

Many thanks

Are the ratings on tyres not self certified? I dont think they are tested independently.

Does your BMW not use runflats?