Tyre Question

galwayjohn89

Looking at 4 new tyres for my Rover 25 There 175/65/R14

Was looking at http://discounttyres.ie/offers.html

They have
Federals for €50 ea
Pirellis for €60 ea
Continentals for €72.50 ea
and Michellin for €70 ea

Which would be the best to go for and does anyone know if the prices include fitting?

uch

I'd go with the Continentals, better grip IMO, althought Federals won't let you down either. fitting is extra, also don't forget to get at least front wheels balanced.

uch

Hava a look here also, Nangkang aren't too bad and cheaper.

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=55994468.124.30121&typ=D-103509&ranzahl=4&Breite=175&Quer=65&Felge=14&Speed=H&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=124&sowigan=So

Chuck_Norris

uch wrote: »

I'd go with the Continentals, better grip IMO, althought Federals won't let you down either. fitting is extra, also don't forget to get at least front wheels balanced.

Stay as far away from the Federals as is humanly possible. There are plenty of posts on here about them. Not too bad in the dry, but shockingly bad/ dangerous levels of grip in the wet. Their only plus point is that they seem to last forever.

If it was me, from personal experience, I'd go with the Conti's. For safety's sake, the extra €80 odd is nothing.

colm_mcm

Camskill will deliver 4 falkens for €186, or 4 uniroyals for €196, 4 continentals (eco contact 3)for €216

That's €84 less for contis, allow €30 for fitting and you're still €54 up

mathepac

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Stay as far away from the Federals as is humanly possible...

+1 and the same for the Nankangs. From personal experience, in the wet they may well kill you.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Camskill will deliver 4 falkens for €186, ...

I used Flakens on my STis. For the money they are outstanding, but like all very grippy, softer compound tyres they will wear quickly. Falkens all the way IMHO.

The long-lasting tyres that last forever are made from a hard compound better suited to high ambient temperatures and are lethal in our temperate climate.

galwayjohn89

Thanks everyone for the advice! Thought the prices would include fitting but obviously not.

Out of falkens for €186, or 4 uniroyals for €196, 4 continentals (eco contact 3)for €216 which would be the best. Are the continentals worth the extra €30?

Chuck_Norris

Vuzuggu wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the advice! Thought the prices would include fitting but obviously not.

Out of falkens for €186, or 4 uniroyals for €196, 4 continentals (eco contact 3)for €216 which would be the best. Are the continentals worth the extra €30?

Had Conti Eco contact 2's before, and found them very good in all conditions, until the got to the legal limt. Managed to get around 40,000kms from the 4.

Have Conti Sport Contact 3's on the car now, and the grip is absolutely amazing. But I can't see me getting the same mileage from them.

As to whether the Conti's are worth the extra in your instance, I can't honestly say. But from my experience, they most certainly would be.

galwayjohn89

Thanks for the tips. I think Ill go for the continentals from camskill.

dave45dave

Vuzuggu wrote: »

Thanks for the tips. I think Ill go for the continentals from camskill.

What part of the country are you based in.

galwayjohn89

South Dublin.

dave45dave

You could try "on the spot tyres" if you want. He has a mobile unit covering Dublin. Used william a couple of times , as i found him the cheapest. Have his number or you can look up his website. Worth a try if anything else.

Chriscl1

I found these guys very good to deal with http://www.autodepot.ie/

dave45dave

Chriscl1 wrote: »

I found these guys very good to deal with http://www.autodepot.ie/

Going by their website , they only sell 2nd hand tyres and dont have a mobile fitting service. Not saying there not good or anything. Just wouldnt be into seconds.

Chriscl1

They do new ones too, I got a couple of brand new tyres for the missus' car there in November from them.

galwayjohn89

Wouldn't be too fussed on a mobile guy. Ill give him a ring but not willing to pay a premium.

dave45dave

If your not too fussed , dont bother ringing him then. Just thought id try to help you out. You say your not willing to pay a premium , there only 14" and you pay for what you get. You could try alibaba.com , cheap chinese tyres there from €10

colm_mcm

dave45dave wrote: »

If your not too fussed , dont bother ringing him then. Just thought id try to help you out. You say your not willing to pay a premium , there only 14" and you pay for what you get. You could try alibaba.com , cheap chinese tyres there from €10

The guys buying continentals, I think hes saying he won't pay a premium for a mobile fitter?

galwayjohn89

No I appreciate the advice but I would guess he would be more expensive then going to a tyre centre. Not willing to pay for him to travel to me.

dave45dave

Trust me on this , give him a call. he doesnt do call out charges thats why i use him. Let me know how you get on.

galwayjohn89

Do you mind me asking, do you have any connection to the guy?

dave45dave

No none at all. Im an electrician by trade , but hes struggling like everybody else , so if i could pass on any work his way i will.