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Old 09-07-2020, 07:56 PM
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Default Everyday road tyres

Hi, going to replace all 4 tyres, they have lots of tread but they are starting to perish as I only cover 1500 miles a year.
It's been a long time since I have replaced tyres so what's a good brand and who should I stay away from.

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Old 09-07-2020, 08:22 PM
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Tyre choice often comes down to budget and personal preferences.

I like either Goodyear Eagle f1s asymmetric 2s (if you still get them)

Or slightly better the Michelin pilot sport 4s
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Old 09-07-2020, 08:47 PM
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I'd go with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (not necessarily the S if its just a road car) or Goodyear Asymmetric 5.

The Assymetric 2's were a great tyre but I expect if you can find them it will be old stock, so if you're only doing 1500 miles a year and want the longest lifespan on rubber age rather than wear, i'd avoid.

If you want something more grippy (trade off against price and a bit more road noise) then the Michelin PS4S or Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport. You can't really go wrong with any of that lot for the money.
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Old 09-07-2020, 09:42 PM
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Many thanks, budgets not an issue, the car came with Avon's on which have loads of tread but have cracks appearing.
I will have a look for the Michelins or Goodyears.

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Old 10-07-2020, 09:20 AM
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probably not 'trendy' as some people reckon the sidewalls are too soft but I really like Rainsports for everyday road use...........might not be the ultimate on a red hot trackday but in our 'normal' pi&&y weather they grip like nothing else
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probably not 'trendy' as some people reckon the sidewalls are too soft but I really like Rainsports for everyday road use...........might not be the ultimate on a red hot trackday but in our 'normal' pi&&y weather they grip like nothing else
I've used the rainsport 3's on a couple of previous cars, must be perfect for those up north, eh Alyn?
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Old 10-07-2020, 01:34 PM
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yes the 3's.....spot on normally and take a bit of abuse without issue and even deal with the odd bit of snow if required
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I cant comment anymore I only have semi slicks!
Tho if I was buying for grip for the roads both wet and dry it would be PS4 all day long.
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Another one for Rainsports
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Old 10-07-2020, 07:13 PM
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oh I can vouch for rainsports and how good they are also im now running Eagle f1 assy5 on the foz but I will probably go back to rainsport as I know how much I can push them in the rain lol .
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