tyres... which ones would you go for
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tyres... which ones would you go for
hi i have narrowed it down to two tyres, need replacements on front
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 235 /40/18 £158
Pirelli 235/40/r18/95 w p7 cinturato £167 both prices fitted
what would you guys go for from experience ?
thanks
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 235 /40/18 £158
Pirelli 235/40/r18/95 w p7 cinturato £167 both prices fitted
what would you guys go for from experience ?
thanks
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
I'm a big fan of F1s, used them on my R32 and they were really good. My Rocco is running on P Zeros and I'm liking them too, can't comment on the P7s. Out of those two it would be the F1s.
Have a look at Camskill for prices although you do have to add the cost of fitting and balancing
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s322p0/C ... _235_40R18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Have a look at Camskill for prices although you do have to add the cost of fitting and balancing
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s322p0/C ... _235_40R18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
F1's for me too. Really liked them when I've had them before. Not tried the p7's though. Also look at love tyres and oponeo for prices.
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
Cuprabob wrote:I'm a big fan of F1s, used them on my R32 and they were really good. My Rocco is running on P Zeros and I'm liking them too, can't comment on the P7s. Out of those two it would be the F1s.
Have a look at Camskill for prices although you do have to add the cost of fitting and balancing
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s322p0/C ... _235_40R18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Would you say £158 fitted for F1 s is a good price ?
Cheers for your info
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
The pirellis which are fitted standard on Scirocco are a bit dearer as they are self sealing similar to conti seals.
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
When I first read the price I thought it was expensive because it only cost me £151 for 235/35x19 P Zeros but after looking at the prices for 18" it looks not too bad once you take fitting into account.alanr wrote:Cuprabob wrote:I'm a big fan of F1s, used them on my R32 and they were really good. My Rocco is running on P Zeros and I'm liking them too, can't comment on the P7s. Out of those two it would be the F1s.
Have a look at Camskill for prices although you do have to add the cost of fitting and balancing
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s322p0/C ... _235_40R18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Would you say £158 fitted for F1 s is a good price ?
Cheers for your info
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
I just got a pair of the P7s, only because that's what was on there before. They're fine. That price is about right.
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
The F1's are a great tyre but boy did the replacement mileage reduce! only got 11,500 out of them on the front compared with the P7's now at 19,000 with 2 to 3 thousand left to the limit but will replace straight after Xmas
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
decided to for PERELLI P7 CENTRATO last owner had 20k out of fronts, then replaced with Continental`s and they should last only 11k
rears now on 30k and still 5.0 and 6.0 ... so perelli`s all round next week £167 each fitted
thanks for all your help
rears now on 30k and still 5.0 and 6.0 ... so perelli`s all round next week £167 each fitted
thanks for all your help
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
Got 22k out of my P7s and ready to replace shortly.
[quoteThe F1's are a great tyre but boy did the replacement mileage reduce! only got 11,500 out of them on the front compared with the P7's now at 19,000 with 2 to 3 thousand left to the limit but will replace straight after Xmas][/quote]
Disappointed to read that F1s seem to wear less well. The coding now out for tyres suggest the same rolling resistance for both so thought the wear rate would be similar? P7s seem a lot more expensive but not if you get twice the mileage!!
[quoteThe F1's are a great tyre but boy did the replacement mileage reduce! only got 11,500 out of them on the front compared with the P7's now at 19,000 with 2 to 3 thousand left to the limit but will replace straight after Xmas][/quote]
Disappointed to read that F1s seem to wear less well. The coding now out for tyres suggest the same rolling resistance for both so thought the wear rate would be similar? P7s seem a lot more expensive but not if you get twice the mileage!!
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
P7's are more expensive because they have a sealant inside them to try to prevent punctures if you get small nails and things through the tread.
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What tyres??
Sorry if this has been posted before, but I wanted to double check...
All four shoes nearing the limit (2-3mm). Not changed since car has been bought and done 20000 miles. Original Pirelli Pzero Rossos. Not too bad a stint I guess for them.
Been doing a bit of research and I reckon I've narrowed it down to three tyres. Which one would you guys/girls opt for. Or if there's any other suggestions too.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Avon ZZ5
Vredestein Ultra Sessanta XL
All feedback appreciated folks
All four shoes nearing the limit (2-3mm). Not changed since car has been bought and done 20000 miles. Original Pirelli Pzero Rossos. Not too bad a stint I guess for them.
Been doing a bit of research and I reckon I've narrowed it down to three tyres. Which one would you guys/girls opt for. Or if there's any other suggestions too.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Avon ZZ5
Vredestein Ultra Sessanta XL
All feedback appreciated folks

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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
Out of those I would go for the Goodyears. Used them in the past on my R32 and they were excellent. Camskill have them at a good price too.
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Re: tyres... which ones would you go for
I just replaced my 2 front P7's with Goodyear F1's from Camskill, ordered online @ 11am arrived next day @ 8am, highly recommend Camskill.
Not fitted them yet and it's going to cost me £30 to get the tyres fitted but that still works out £30 cheaper in total than the cheapest supply and fit I could get.
Not fitted them yet and it's going to cost me £30 to get the tyres fitted but that still works out £30 cheaper in total than the cheapest supply and fit I could get.