Mikey Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) Tidied. If people have a problem that I feel this may be useful information PM me otherwise shut the f**k up with irrelevant comments. This thread is purely for people's experiences of certain brands of tyre on their cars as it may help newbies to see other experiences. If you don't like what's in the thread then don't comment. Simple. Edited September 21, 2011 by Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Have nearly new Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta all round on my new ACS wheels. Immediately notice a positive difference over the Bridgestone front tyres. They're quiet and comfortable and feel like they grip nicely. Also, the tread pattern is very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Moore Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 What about Sunny tyres would anybody recommend them, also can I replace 255/35/18's with 245/40/18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 What about Sunny tyres would anybody recommend them, also can I replace 255/35/18's with 245/40/18 No on both counts. Sunny are poor tyres and if you replace the tyre with different size profile it will knock your speedo out slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 No on both counts. Sunny are poor tyres and if you replace the tyre with different size profile it will knock your speedo out slightly. Does this mean all us running different profiles to OEM have slightly inaccurate speedos ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Does this mean all us running different profiles to OEM have slightly inaccurate speedos ? Possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Possibly How bad would it be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) How bad would it be ? All depends on the difference in size of the tyre. The speedo works on specific rolling radius designed for the particular car. Making the radius larger or smaller than it is designed to be will knock the speedo out. Usually it marginal by a few mphs but it won't be accurate. Edited October 10, 2011 by Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 All depends on the difference in size of the tyre. The speedo works on specific rolling radius designed for the particular car. Making the radius larger or smaller than it is designed to be will knock the speedo out. Usually it marginal by a few mphs but it won't be accurate. Cheers Mikey, think I ll be sticking to 1 or 2mph below speed limit for cameras etc then just in case, whats the OEM tyre size for 18 MV1s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Cheers Mikey, think I ll be sticking to 1 or 2mph below speed limit for cameras etc then just in case, whats the OEM tyre size for 18 MV1s ? 225 40 18 front and 255 35 18 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) 225 40 18 front and 255 35 18 rear Thanks DonB I am running 235/35/19 and 245/35/19 rear, can anyone tell me roughly how far out it will be ? Edited October 10, 2011 by Trickster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) If you check www.willtheyfit.com it will tell you the difference in your speedo from original wheels to aftermarket wheels. EDIT: It says yours will be 1.09% out Ricky. Remember though, speedos can overread by up to 10% so it may just be putting you closer to the true speed (or it could work against you). But 1.09% really isn't anything to worry about. Edited October 10, 2011 by Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 If you check www.willtheyfit.com it will tell you the difference in your speedo from original wheels to aftermarket wheels. EDIT: It says yours will be 1.09% out Ricky. Remember though, speedos can overread by up to 10% so it may just be putting you closer to the true speed (or it could work against you). But 1.09% really isn't anything to worry about. Cheers Gaz, I ll just stick to 1 or 2 mpg below when there are cameras and I ll be fine Thank you for looking for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f90x Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) i put rear dunlop sport 2000's on the rear as soon as i bought it sep 2008 at 40k miles to match the fronts. £165 each i seem to remember. just changed to falken 452's last weekend, the dunlops having lasted until 62k miles. mostly london stop start or motorway plus two 3k mile trips into france but i like to hoof it a bit when solo and out in the sticks. good in the dry, not overly impressed in the wet but not terrible, just have to pay attention. the 452's were through blackcircles and cost £305 the pair. i'll let you know what i think once they've done a bit. Edited October 22, 2011 by f90x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJames Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Front: Full Run Size: 225/40/18 Cost: were on the car already Miles lasted: 17000 and still have 5mm tread. View: Horrible noise, terrible wet performance. Not sure what the tyre is made out of as IT WILL NOT DIE. 17k and still has 5-6mm of tread. Crazy. Rear: Vredstien Ultra Sentra (sp) Size: 255/35/18 Cost: £120 each Miles lasted: 6000 and still have 6mm View: Seem pretty perfect, have a lovely tread pattern too. dooge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Front: Full Run Size: 225/40/18 Cost: were on the car already Miles lasted: 17000 and still have 5mm tread. View: Horrible noise, terrible wet performance. Not sure what the tyre is made out of as IT WILL NOT DIE. 17k and still has 5-6mm of tread. Crazy. Lesson learned. Fullruns are utter Pap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Yeah unfortunately the Audi got full runs on the front urgh wheel spin city - cant afford new 19 inch tyres though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJames Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Lesson learned. Fullruns are utter Pap Indeed, I didn't fit the tyre though, nobjocky garage "moorelands sports & exige" did, cowboys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Falken 452's are great tyres for the money I will be using them from now on the supercharged beast. You can not go wrong with these highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1mmo Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 +1 on Falken 452. Just had both rears done and they are fine. Lovley and quiet and the grip is more than fine for my driving style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxis740 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Pirelli p-zero run flats 225/45x18 front and 255/35x18 rear = Very noisy and abit vauge......Had falken 452's on the merc and they were best tyres i've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Pirelli P Zero Rosso 265/35/18 Miles 500 (part worn + me...) + 14 hours on the dyno... Very good grip wet & dry & lasted amazingly well a tyre I'd defo have again Edited August 6, 2012 by Blair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Moore Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Rapid 245/40/18 on rear. £70 each been good in wet and snow so far. Good for budget chinese tyres. I'm happy with them, balanced well, I don't notice any road noise from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Martin Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Front & Rear: Falken HS439 Eurowinter Bought for £580 for the set, not fitted (staggered) Got them as I needed them to drive in Germany in winter. They have been great so far. Not really driven on much snow, played in a car park and it didn't get stuck, They handled fairly well, kept the car well planted at over 100 in driving rain on the Autobahns - no issues to report and I would definitely buy them next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 in the spirit of adding info to this thread: Michelin Pilot Primacy 225/45/17 91Y These were on my 330i when i bought it. By far the best tyre ive ever had on a car. Never let go, ever, come rain or shine, they just keep hanging on. Good levels of road noise and decent comfort levels. However I'll be trying continentals next simply because the michelins are just so much more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
