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Offline ady-uk

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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2019, 01:17:17 pm »
I use Avon zx7
225/45/17 - 94y xl

about £65 a corner, fantastic all-round weather & last a lot longer
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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2019, 02:22:05 pm »
I had Continental SC5s on for about 2.5 years before all 4 corners were down to ~3mm (17k miles mixed driving + 3x short track sessions of 20-30 mins each). Arguably could have hung them out to the legal limit but had started to notice performance in the wet suffering a bit.

Recently put PS4s on and cant say I really notice any difference compared to the CS5s at their best - both are great. Am hoping the Michelins will last a bit longer as Continental tyres have a reputation for wearing quickly.

If buying again, I'd be happy with either.
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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2019, 08:19:17 am »
slapped on the ContiSport 6 when i changed mine recently. Stonking tyres so far.
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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2019, 09:40:25 am »
Quote from: fivetide on June 21, 2019, 08:19:17 am
slapped on the ContiSport 6 when i changed mine recently. Stonking tyres so far.
225 40 18?
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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2019, 05:49:28 pm »
Quote from: amanda on June 17, 2019, 02:42:36 pm
I use Bridgestone potenza’s but they seem to be marmite tires  :rolleye:

I used to love the S03, RE720 and RE050A Bridgees  :happy2:   

I don't know what's happened to Bridgestone lately.  They seem to falling behind the big 3 (Goodyear, Mich, Conti) at the moment, but used to be up there with them, if not better.

Are they still the current F1 tyre supplier, or has it flip-flopped back to Michelin/Pirelli again?

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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2019, 06:11:17 pm »
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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #21 on: June 23, 2019, 08:25:52 am »
Quote from: E8RNX on June 17, 2019, 02:39:18 pm
I vouch for Michelin Pilot Sport 4’s. Incredible tyres, changes the whole car.
Yes I'd also agree just had 4 new fitted myself to my stage 2, unbelievable grip from take off

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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2020, 11:23:44 am »
Didn’t want to start a new topic so resurrecting an old one to see if anyone has fitted Michelin Pilot Sport 4s as I see they have them now in 18” wheel size albeit slightly wider fitment (235/40 R18).

Camskill have them (https://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s322p188047/Michelin_Tyres_Car_Michelin_Pilot_Sport_4S_PS4S_-_235_40_R18_%2895Y%29_XL_%28DT1%29_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_71dB) but they’re not cheap. I’m not needing to replace my PS4 yet but would be willing to try these come replacement time.


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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2020, 11:59:03 am »
That’s an interesting spot and should give some small gains in traction and turn in on the front with extra width and stiffer sidewall. Small increase in rolling radius, which some might like on the motorway.
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Re: grippy road tyres??
« Reply #24 on: May 05, 2020, 03:48:56 pm »
Just for info on wear on the PS4s, mine got down to 3.5mm on the front after 15k miles after one year, dammit, drove too far :D
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