Tyre recommendations

RichyX

I currently have Uniroyal RainSport 3s on my Celica VVTi.
Love the wet weather performance but they've worn out too quickly for my liking. They're at NCT fail levels after just under 18k miles.

Any suggestions for something with similar performance but better durability?

Lex Luthor

i'm a fan of Nokian line or Z-line tyres

uck51js9zml2yt

Got a set of Michelin cross climates last week after reading very good reviews

Noccy_Mondy

18K miles isn't that bad of a return.

GustavoFring

If it's wet weather grip you're after Goodyear efficient grip are worth a shout. Decent in the dry too, nothing spectacular but for an all-rounder in Ireland they fit the brief.

punisher5112

I am very happy with uni sport 3s but as others say the side walls are a tad soft but grip is phenomenal in the wet and they can be pushed quite hard.

grogi

Julianna Sticky Beak wrote: »

Got a set of Michelin cross climates last week after reading very good reviews

Excellent tyres, should work well in our winters as well.

mik_da_man

18k miles is a decent return in fairness.
In general well performing tyres wear quicker.
Personally I'd rather good grip over longevity. It may cost a bit more, but it gives you the confidence to drive the car on and you'll know how it will react which is worth more to me.

I don't think you'll get much better bang for your buck.

biko

Uniroyal are pretty soft, hence good grip but shorter wear.
I'll chime in with the others. 18K is pretty good alright.
How long did you have them on? What PSI do you usually have? I keep mine at a little higher than usual, maybe 36/38.

punisher5112

biko wrote: »

Uniroyal are pretty soft, hence good grip but shorter wear.
I'll chime in with the others. 18K is pretty good alright.
How long did you have them on? What PSI do you usually have? I keep mine at a little higher than usual, maybe 36/38.

I was told to put them at 32 on the vRS

biko

They can feel a bit floaty cornering (soft sidewalls) at 32psi so I usually keep them higher.
But change psi as you see fit and keep them at what seems right for your car, considering its weight etc.

Keep an eye on that tyre centre tread and check if they wear unconventionally.

RichyX

biko wrote: »

Uniroyal are pretty soft, hence good grip but shorter wear.
I'll chime in with the others. 18K is pretty good alright.
How long did you have them on? What PSI do you usually have? I keep mine at a little higher than usual, maybe 36/38.

They've been on a little under 2 years.

I usually have mine at 34PSI. I'd read about the soft sidewalls but wasn't sure how much extra pressure to compensate with. Thought I'd keep it within 10% of recommended.

Have you noticed much difference with wear at 36/38?

RichyX

Decided to go with the Rainsport 3s again. Didn't come across anything better and got them at 80€ a corner fitted.
Might try high pressures and see if they're any different.

punisher5112

RichyX wrote: »

Decided to go with the Rainsport 3s again. Didn't come across anything better and got them at 80€ a corner fitted.
Might try high pressures and see if they're any different.

What size that sounds like a great deal.

RichyX

punisher5112 wrote: »

What size that sounds like a great deal.

Being a very common size seems to help 205/55 R16. The Celica is meant to be 205/50, but I found that increases the price dramatically.
Getting it done at Discount Tyres in Blanchardstown. Same place as the last set.

Steve320

uniroyals are a very good tyre ,
yokohama s-drive would be a good alternative last much longer but grip isn't as good
toyo proxes are the best cheap tyre not the longest lasting but still very good for the price and very cheap to buy online openeo.ie etc