New rear tyres looming for my c207, e coupe. These are 255x35xR18. Present ones are Micheln Pilot Sports and have covered 32000miles. I have been looking at alternative brands but cannot really find an alternative that offers good mpg/wear/performance. Michelin are pricey at £150 each but.....
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Gazwould
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You've not been looking very far .
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These get good reviews.
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 255/35 R18 at Blackcircles.com
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Have you not answered your own question?
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Tyre prices have risen sharply over the last few months. I wouldn't call Michelin tyres at £150 each particularly pricey.
If you are happy with the comfort and grip levels, why change brands? I wish I could get 32k miles out of my tyres!
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These get good reviews.
Kumho Ecsta PS71 255/35 R18 at Blackcircles.com
Buy tyres online and get them fitted locally with Blackcircles. Lifetime Guarantee now on all car, van & SUV tyres. Peace of mind, at no extra cost.
Doesn't meet the brief .
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^ I've got two GY Asymmetric 5's coming Thursday for my rears.
Should be a big improvement on the P Zero's.
Should be a big improvement on the P Zero's.
Dunlop sportmaxx rt2
very quiet, good in wet or dry, got 37000mls on last set rears.
very quiet, good in wet or dry, got 37000mls on last set rears.
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Top tyre , well overdue for an evolution , I had some Sportmax TT , terrible wear but even near the wear bars still felt good in the wet .
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Have conti 5 SP all round on mine. Not cheap at all. But what a fantastic tyre. The grip in the wet is amazing. I've read the wear rate isn't a strong point but I can oversea that with the performance levels.
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Definitely will be. You might actually be able to use your power with the GY
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145 is very narrow, more suited to Wheelbarrows
However 245/45/17 Goodyear Asymettric 5 tyres would be excellent!
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I think there is a typo and you meant 245x45x17 ?
If so, yes Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 5's are available in that size and would be a good choice.
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If so, yes Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 5's are available in that size and would be a good choice.
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Haha! I think I might have had cocktail hour a little early...on the continent! Obviously 245 - my bad!I think there is a typo and you meant 245x45x17 ?
If so, yes Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 5's are available in that size and would be a good choice.
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As guys have noticed tyre prices are going up,if you need tyres in the next 12 months buy them now and put them in the garage,with this covid there has been a big drop in raw rubber being collected,I know many like particular tyres,well you might have to settle for another brand in the coming months.
