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Replacement Tyres
« on: January 20, 2018, 02:15:36 pm »
Hi guys,

I haven't seen a tyre thread on here in a while and was looking for advice on what to replace the Conti Sport Contact 5 tyres  I have on my 17 inch wheels. They have worn out so quickly so I definitely want to try a different tyre.

These are for normal road use, no track use. Car is stage 1 but I drive moderately.

Are goodyear eagle F1 asy 3 still the members choice?

Looking to get all four replaced (there goes the new TV fund...again)

Thanks


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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2018, 02:49:28 pm »
Most people have decent opinions on Michelin pilotsport 4 or the F1 Eagle Asyms. Ive used both and like them both. PS4 feel a little slippery in the wet compared to Eagles (but neither great) although they seem to grip very well on a dry warm road. PS4 also cost a little more and in my experience wear very slightly faster.

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2018, 03:43:41 pm »
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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2018, 03:50:30 pm »
Ok thanks - Asymmetric 3 or 2 though?

I've read mixed reviews but leaning towards 3s.

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2018, 03:52:56 pm »
the 3s are very good as i have them on my car

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2018, 06:11:46 pm »
Ok thanks - Asymmetric 3 or 2 though?

I've read mixed reviews but leaning towards 3s.
I had a blow out a month back so fitted another Asymmetric 3 on and now bought two Asymmetric 2's as spares both equally good imho

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2018, 09:17:23 pm »
Thanks guys, better get them ordered.

One more thing, does it matter if I go for xl version? (extra load). It looks like the xl are worth the extra 90p per tyre.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2018, 09:37:35 pm by akbarirfan »

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2018, 11:01:06 pm »
Yes definitely get XL

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2018, 11:28:19 pm »
Ok thanks bro.

£328 fitted is the best price I can find for four.

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2018, 12:00:38 am »
Is that A1autocentre I think the name is?.

Either way it's a great price fitted as here in London it's like £20 for fitting with balancing ffs I can get that all for £7 maybe a tenner now in birmingham my old home town  :doh:

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2018, 09:39:31 am »
Yes F1 autocentre.

Didn't realise you were a fellow brummy  :happy2:

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2018, 01:07:35 pm »
Is that A1autocentre I think the name is?.

Either way it's a great price fitted as here in London it's like £20 for fitting with balancing ffs I can get that all for £7 maybe a tenner now in birmingham my old home town  :doh:
i get mine fitted for nothing  :grin:

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2018, 03:12:34 pm »
Yes F1 autocentre.

Didn't realise you were a fellow brummy  :happy2:
yeah all good then, whack them on and jobs a goodun  :driver:

Yeah born and raised there moved to London four years and the biggest mistake of my life listening to bull poop the ex manager gave me about his company!. Now stuck here with long life health issues I think  :sad1:

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Re: Replacement Tyres
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2018, 03:13:47 pm »
Is that A1autocentre I think the name is?.

Either way it's a great price fitted as here in London it's like £20 for fitting with balancing ffs I can get that all for £7 maybe a tenner now in birmingham my old home town  :doh:
i get mine fitted for nothing  :grin:
You lucky bugger  :slap: :signLOL: when I used to work before falling ill I used to fit my own and get the tyres foc  :P