New Tyres - Advice needed

_Kaiser_

Afternoon all,

The time has come for me to change the tyres on my 06 Passat so I've been looking around trying to get some prices. Need some help.

- Currently have Dunlop 215 55 R16 tyres on the car (they were on it when I got it)

- Replacement Dunlop tyres seem to be around the €150 each mark!
I do most of my driving in the Cavan/Meath/Dubin area.. so mostly N/R roads, so I'm not sure there's much point in buying premium brand tyres?

- I've been quoted €100 per tyre for Triangle "directional" tyres? These any good?
My old 02 Passat had Pirelli tyres that I got for around the same price at the time and they were ok.

- Anyone in the Cavan/Meath area recommend a dealer/fitter?

I'm hoping to get the front 2 changed over the weekend, so any help greatly appreciated! Cheers!

ninty9er

For the price you I can't recommend anything but Vredestein Hi-Trac.

Got 2 15s replaced for €188. When the guy fitting a tyre points to his own car with the same tyre on it it's good enough for me.

ambman

Give These guys a shout

http://lakelandtyres.co.uk/

I drove in got 4 tyres changed in ten mins and at a great price;)

homer90

ninty9er wrote: »

For the price you I can't recommend anything but Vredestein Hi-Trac.

+100

Running these on my passat in 16's top allround tyre, Decided on these above all the top brands after reading a few online tests / reviews etc .......

These can be got for around 65 euro per tyre from http://www.camskill.co.uk/

Need to get two more soon and will be going for these again no questions !

homer90

Just checked prices again
Hi trac doesnt seem to available in 215/55/16
I have 205/55/16 and should fit yours, these come in at 57 euro + shipping. :eek:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s291p12355

ninty9er

homer90 wrote: »

Just check prices again
Hi trac doesnt seem to available in 215/55/16
I have 205/55/16 and should fit yours, these come in at 57 euro + shipping. :eek:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s291p12355

Wouldn't like the idea or running 205 on the front and 215 on the rear.

_Kaiser_

Cheers for the advice so far lads - common opinion then is Vredestein Hi-Trac are the ones to get, yes? As homer90 says though, they don't seem to come in 215, but what about their Quatrac 3/2 tyres that do? Would they be as good?

homer90

ninty9er wrote: »

Wouldn't like the idea or running 205 on the front and 215 on the rear.

Nor would I, didnt realise they were not available in that size....
O well....

Could still get four corners done quiet cheap