going to open a tin of worms here

[ash1212002]

I've ran these on my focus and clk no issues whatsoever. My local tyre supplier can get them for £40 a corner excluding fitting which is what i paid for the clk. Price varies subject to tyre profile

B rated budget tyre, has good reviews

Landsail LS588 UHP

 

[Gazwould]

I've also hear good forum feedback on this budget tyre .

Test didn't involve costs ?

How relatative in cost was Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

 

[Joderest]

opps.
even more confused now.
LANDSAIL the name does not inspire, but must admit reviews are good.

 

[Bellow]

Nexen and Kumho are often pushed by tyre suppliers as they make great margins on them (they also pay to sponsor many of the reviews you see published). Both would seem ok to most people, but they have a horrible characteristic of giving little warnign of when they are going to give up their grip. It is quite extreme, and this isn't what you want to happen. Most people never experience the limit (traction control masks some of it these days) but it you do they can be an awful tyre.

Get something from the better end of budget that has the characteristics of giving up grip in a progressive manner. Something from Falken, Hankook, Uniroyal in this range or something premium.

Good point - one more reason I prefer Michelin.
But, and true to the thread title, who is in a position to discern a good tyre from a bad one? I ask because I so very very rarely see or encounter anyone driving remotely close to a tyre's limit (one of the reasons I am so critical of the fashion for big rims and minimised sidewalls - they are never exploited, mere jewellery). If all you do is pootle about and slow unnecessarily for corners - what are you actually learning about how a tyre behaves at its limits? Referring to 400ixl's point, if you aren't inclined to explore a tyre's performance characteristics at your behest, better you stick to what is known to be a 'progressive' tyre for the eventuality of inadvertently breaching its limits in an emergency situation. For that is no time to conduct a test and confirm brutal breakaway. And, a tyre lacking a progressive breakaway is one that will not give any feedback of pending danger.
Conclusion: cheap tyres should only be used by the most skilful. Skill though, is being on the most suitable tyre for the situation.

 

[chrisp]

My ML270 has Nexen N'Fera's on AMG rims and they've been great in all situations. Would throughly recommend and would definitely buy again.

I bought from a friend who fits tyres and we just searched on Stapletons (I think) for best value reasonably reviewed tyre. We fitted 4 and they've been brilliant.

 

[thebiglad]

was told that Goodyear have just increased their prices, do not know why.
Khomo (think that's how its spelt) seem to be well liked.
I must admit to being a bit of a tyre snob, wife's Mini has Michelin s all round, and i would like to stay with decent tyres on the Mercedes, but the wear rate makes it a bit OTT.
Hence looking at Mid Range tyres, but i do not know what make is a Mid Range Tyre, hence why started the thread

I've got Khumo's all round on my CLK, good price, seem to be wearing well and give excellent grip in all weather conditions. I would highly recommend them.

 

[Joderest]

Great guys and thanks.
Due to having to buy daughter another car !!!!
My budget has got worse.
Nexen seem to be best compremise