Gents, do you have any comments/preference on the tyres below (for my S70).. Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU39 Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun Avon ZZ5 Toyo Proxes 4 All are in the MSA permitted tyres list, which is my guide in a world of confusing tyres, & are under 70 quid a corner for 205/45x17 W's or quicker. Rim size is 7.5J
I really rate the falken 914's. They offer exceptional wet grip and great in the dry. They were one of the only tyres capable of holding on to 300+ft/lb on my tdi a year ago when I still had 15" steels!
[QUOTE=martin_r_smith;763322]I really rate the falken 914's. They offer exceptional wet grip and great in the dry. They were one of the only tyres capable of holding on to 300+ft/lb on my tdi a year ago when I still had 15" steels![/QUOTE] I like Falkens also. Yosser's old S70R is now mine, & it seems to have a fair amount of torque! Like a 5 GT Turbo when the boost arrives...plenty of torque steer
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I've used Uni royal rain sport Kumho ku39 Mitchell pilot sports All have been great
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;763313]Gents, do you have any comments/preference on the tyres below (for my S70).. Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU39 Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun Avon ZZ5 Toyo Proxes 4 All are in the MSA permitted tyres list, which is my guide in a world of confusing tyres, & are under 70 quid a corner for 205/45x17 W's or quicker. Rim size is 7.5J[/QUOTE] I think you should can all of them and have a look at the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, which is also on your list! Best tyre I have ever fitted!! Much, much better than the Toyo's.
[QUOTE=LeeT5;763416]I think you should can all of them and have a look at the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, which is also on your list! Best tyre I have ever fitted!! Much, much better than the Toyo's.[/QUOTE] You just reminded me I had an A6 with those on, great in the wet, a hundred quid a corner though, I'll have to save up
Just to throw a random choice in try looking at Neutons (they have a website) . I've got the red R shod in them & find them plenty grippy & pretty hardwaring. NT5000's on mine at £75/corner delivered. Good luck, as everyone has an opinion on tyres.......:)
Dunlop maxx rt's here mate spot on two
Part worn remoulds. ;)
Much appreciated for comments, gents I went with the Falkens. Got 2500 shell points for my trouble also due to an offer on Blackcircles [ATTACH=CONFIG]28360[/ATTACH] [QUOTE=stribo;763443]Part worn remoulds. ;)[/QUOTE] Yes you can find those at www.browncircles.com
personally i swear by the Rainsports. Had the 2's on and now have the 3's awesome grip in the wet and there is a site you can get them from delivered at £60-70 each which is www.camskill.co.uk Ordered my last 2 sets from them with no problems in the slightest.
[QUOTE=Spooky;763484]personally i swear by the Rainsports. Had the 2's on and now have the 3's awesome grip in the wet and there is a site you can get them from delivered at £60-70 each which is www.camskill.co.uk Ordered my last 2 sets from them with no problems in the slightest.[/QUOTE] I wasn't impressed by the rainsports 2s tbh... [video=youtube;D_rSkShVmE4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rSkShVmE4[/video]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;763485]I wasn't impressed by the rainsports 2s tbh... [video=youtube;D_rSkShVmE4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rSkShVmE4[/video][/QUOTE] try the 3's dude... Shark Skin Technology.... although im sure there were no sharks hurt in the R&D of them ;)
[QUOTE=Spooky;763486]try the 3's dude... Shark Skin Technology.... although im sure there were no sharks hurt in the R&D of them ;)[/QUOTE] hehe ok maybe next time, Falkens on the way now...will report back...
I had toyo proxies on the sonic when I bought it all nearly new but one had a bulge so I replaced it, within a month a second had a bulge to I replaced them with some budgets that had been perfect since.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;763489]I had toyo proxies on the sonic when I bought it all nearly new but one had a bulge so I replaced it, within a month a second had a bulge to I replaced them with some budgets that had been perfect since.[/QUOTE] I was a bit wary about cheap ones tbh, I was thinking of taking it on the track while the Renault 5 was in bits. Falken seemed decent mid range choice. My old S70 had about 400 Nm & this R seems to have quite a bit more....450 plus?? So would be hopeless trying to grip out of a tight corner, without at least half decent sticky boots on
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;763491]I was a bit wary about cheap ones tbh, I was thinking of taking it on the track while the Renault 5 was in bits. Falken seemed decent mid range choice. My old S70 had about 400 Nm & this R seems to have quite a bit more....450 plus?? So would be hopeless trying to grip out of a tight corner, without at least half decent sticky boots on[/QUOTE] I was more saying avoid the toyos, I fortunately don't have the traction problems, but I'd fit different tyres if I went on the track myself.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;763495]I was more saying avoid the toyos, I fortunately don't have the traction problems, but I'd fit different tyres if I went on the track myself.[/QUOTE] ah OK thanks....lucky bugger with your AWD
Just put the Falkens fk453 on the back of mine :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;763512]Just put the Falkens fk453 on the back of mine :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] They are on the list Mike, sounds good I've 'only' got 7.5 inches though compared to your 9!!! Mind you, my Renault has 9J minilites on the back - using Yoko A022 on that.... [ATTACH=CONFIG]28361[/ATTACH]
Great all round tyre in my opinion, still have the 452's on the front. I paid £270 fitted for two 255/35/19's so great value for money to.