Budget Tyres

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gardner1 wrote: »

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

To be fair, its only a 116d, probably only purchased for the badge, not exactly a performance machine.

Though regardless I would not put cheap tyres on an car.

AdrianC

Yes, they're self-certified, nominally to defined standards, but who knows what's going on at the "What brand would you like?" AliBaba.com container-load end of the market.

Matrax are a Spanish brand. They're probably contract-made in the Far East, but is that necessarily a bad thing if the quality control's there? They're a gamble, though.

Sure, Contis are £110 each and the Matraxs are £45 each - but I bet there's something around the £60-70 mark that's far less of a gamble... What size are you looking at?

System

DoaM wrote: »

There are budget tyres and there are budget tyres.

This. I used to use Vredestein Sportrac 5 (Hungarian brand) which used to be ranked really well on AutoExpress, the year they came out they were ranked 2nd outranking top brands and only beaten by Dunlop. I changed to Dunlop Ecosport Blue and noticed no difference other than faster tyre wear. I'm on Kumho now on my Mondeo but think I'll return to the Vredesteins as they're a lot quieter.

n217970

I always ran Hankooks on my car, the wife has the same model of car as me albeit from a more recent generation and hers came with budget tyres but her car is far superior to mine in terms of handling and grip. You would expect the handling to be better with the newer suspension but the stopping and traction is also much better - her car also has about 50bhp more then mine.

I put the same budget brand on my car the other week and can report they are poor in comparison to the Hankooks they replaced. Take from that what you will.

AdrianC

Tarambor wrote: »

This. I used to use Vredestein Sportrac 5 (Hungarian brand)...

Vredestein are a Dutch brand, with design and manufacturing in NL. They're now owned by Apollo, an Indian tyre firm.

fatbelly

If they are 225/45 x 17, I note blackcircles has a good deal on Michelin Primacy 3 with a free digital inflator if you buy 4 tyres

fatrab

fatbelly wrote: »

If they are 225/45 x 17, I note blackcircles has a good deal on Michelin Primacy 3 with a free digital inflator if you buy 4 tyres

I had Primacys on my BRZ and have to say that they were one of the worst tyres for grip I've ever had. Probably not advisable on a rwd BMW

System

stator wrote: »

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.

Cornering stability, rolling resistance which affects fuel economy and noise which can affect your mental wellbeing on a long journey.

Wet braking is something that is a very very very small percentage of what a tyre does so basing a purchase decision on just that is just stupid.

AdrianC

But wet braking is probably the one where you're most likely to come unstuck as a direct result of cheap and nasty teflon/concrete-blend tyres.

Noree

I have always gone with budget rear and mid range (at least) front tyres on a front engine front wheel drive car.

In basic term, if it is a rear wheel drive vehicle, I would be more inclined for mid range all round (at least) on the basis of one axle is driving and one is steering.

I would assume the 1 Series is a rear wheel drive. So would go mid range all round. Do a bit of homework if you are unsure on what tyres to get. A bit of research will lead you to a decision.

Generally it is higher the range of tyre, the softer the compound, the better the grip and therefore quicker wear. When you go budget end, the tyres will be of a harder compound, less grip and can last longer.