razvanalbu   10 #61 Posted August 24, 2014 I'd love to see how long a Fullrun tyre would last at 250mph+ compared to the ones that are made for the car. My guess is they'd disintegrate quite quickly. I guess you'd say that about rally cars, BTCC etc. They're just tyres after all. No point using branded ones suitable for a purpose because they're just the same as those cheap Chinese Fullrun ones.  As others pointed out, the wet stopping is usually appalling on cheaper tyres too. On Nexens I'd spin the wheels in 3rd in my car in the wet. On the Good Years I have now, I can't do it. Same speed rating.  Do you have reading differculty? Every tyre have a speed and load rating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ANGELFIRE1 Â Â 10 #62 Posted August 24, 2014 As in most of this life, you get what you pay for. Buy cheap = get cheap, it really is that simple. Â Angel1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #63 Posted August 24, 2014 have you read what Obelix's google and paste?  It's not google and paste me old mucker - if it was I'm sure you could find the original source.  It's called a little bit of expert knowledge - developed a few years back now up in the big building on Western Bank.  ---------- Post added 24-08-2014 at 18:22 ----------  Thats quite a stupid thing to say. Are you posting for effect?  No he's reversing his position to get a reaction, the classic hallmark of a troll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #64 Posted August 24, 2014 Do you have reading differculty? Every tyre have a speed and load rating  What's that got to do with my post?  And since you're going to start throwing insults around, you might want to check on your spelling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tzijlstra   11 #65 Posted August 24, 2014 Ive used them. They are good at what they do and prices are fair.  Cheers! Will ask them then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jew Boy   10 #66 Posted August 25, 2014   No he's reversing his position to get a reaction, the classic hallmark of a troll. Trolling is right. His posting style is quite familiar. Like hes been here before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MRPEAZ1971 Â Â 10 #67 Posted August 25, 2014 Yep I'd say they were ..You can tell the quality in ie... Mitchellin and Goodyear and the handling in wet weather.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
biotechpete   10 #68 Posted August 25, 2014 Anybody used Hawleys tyres at Holme Lane? They are the only stockists of Vredestein in the area, I think, and as I like Vredesteins (used to only drive on them in the Netherlands) I'd like to use them.  I've used them quite a few times but I buy through black circles now and select Hawleys as the fitters. I found the service was significantly better that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SqueakyPete   10 #69 Posted August 25, 2014 Anybody used Hawleys tyres at Holme Lane? They are the only stockists of Vredestein in the area, I think, and as I like Vredesteins (used to only drive on them in the Netherlands) I'd like to use them.  Tyreleader sell Vredestein's,delivered to your door for free,or choose a local fitter through their site:thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PCPLOD178   10 #70 Posted August 31, 2014 Branded tyres are almost double the price of the basic budget tyres, £33 per tyre for 185/65/15; yet Pirellis are £62. There is also the New EU Tyre Label, is it worth buying a A rated tyre? For the safety of yourself and other road users the difference in price is worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BIGDINNERS   10 #71 Posted September 2, 2014 Branded tyres are same as designer cloth. Its for the dumb weak minded people who think well know equal better  tend to agree, with the state of the roads in and around Sheffield at the moment ,is it worth buying expensive (high) branded tyres ?? when they could be left useless within weeks. I put 4 brand new 17 inch continentals on my car the other year, special price of £125 each. My missus went out in the car,moved out of the way for an ambulance-hit a pot hole and trashed the walls on 2 of the tyres, that was £250 wasted. since then Iv'e always used budgets or 2nd hands,and the budgets(£55) seem to be as good as the conti's:suspect: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
razvanalbu   10 #72 Posted September 2, 2014 tend to agree, with the state of the roads in and around Sheffield at the moment ,is it worth buying expensive (high) branded tyres ?? when they could be left useless within weeks. I put 4 brand new 17 inch continentals on my car the other year, special price of £125 each. My missus went out in the car,moved out of the way for an ambulance-hit a pot hole and trashed the walls on 2 of the tyres, that was £250 wasted. since then Iv'e always used budgets or 2nd hands,and the budgets(£55) seem to be as good as the conti's:suspect:  its hard to educate the less fortunate people. Next minute they will tell you levis jeans will out last a pair of tesco jean or his nike trainers are less slippery and never wear out compare to asda trainers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...