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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #75 on: November 21, 2009, 08:49:22 pm »
Had a 20 mile or so whiz around in the new tyres...and I got to say I am hugely impressed.  And that's in the wet - and I suspect the rubbers haven't been scrubbed in properly yet, so things can only improve further.

I'm comparing this to the Michelin Pilot Exaltos I just replaced.

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #76 on: November 21, 2009, 08:56:37 pm »
^^^ Give it 500 miles then you will see how good these are  :happy2:

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #77 on: November 21, 2009, 10:13:08 pm »
indeed, been chucking it down with rain all day today and the level of grip in the corners is simply superb  :love:

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #78 on: November 21, 2009, 10:22:38 pm »
ive heard aobout filling up tyres with nitrogen, but say for example you are going for a long journey and find your tyres are maybe 2-3psi lower tha  you want, ao you want to pump them up.  where do you go then. Cant say ive seen a nitrogen pump in a garage or service station. can you just mix air with it,

if so doesnt that just negate the whole point of nitrogen in the first place
You can mix normal compressed air with nitrogen - but it would progressively reduce the benefits as the nitrogen content was displaced. 

Otherwise, Kwik-fit provide free top ups if purchased from them.

It's actually a mandatory requirement for aviation tyres, and also used extensively in F1... I thought it would be worth a try.  It's quite a cheap and cheerful thing to try out.



Mojo - It is mandatory in aviation tyres, mine are about the same size as a 255/70/15 and get 160psi! Temp range is +50/-50 its also an inert gas i.e. no o2 which is good if you have hot brakes

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #79 on: November 22, 2009, 11:47:29 am »
How you finding them Wayne? Be good to get your comments? I need to change my tyres.

So far so good, for the price they are defo worth it, quite grippy too  :driver:

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #80 on: November 24, 2009, 06:47:11 pm »
Thanks for all the advice.I have gone for the goodyear f1 Assymetrico getting them on Thursday :happy2:

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #81 on: November 24, 2009, 07:04:27 pm »
Thanks for all the advice.I have gone for the goodyear f1 Assymetrico getting them on Thursday :happy2:

Good choice...   :smiley:
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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #82 on: November 26, 2009, 09:29:47 pm »
Got the tyres today.Nice and quiet  :happy2:

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #83 on: November 27, 2009, 06:31:53 pm »
congrats - did you go for a complete set?

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #84 on: November 27, 2009, 06:49:02 pm »
Yes. All four needed replacing!

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #85 on: September 27, 2010, 06:01:25 pm »
Was a bit strapped for cash having just got back from a week away abroad on holiday... thought I'd give a pair of 'Marangoni Mythos' a go for 90 quid each fitted at Kwik-Fit.

It's early days...but I got to say I am pleasantly surprised for a set of mid-range tyre - even in the wet.

Some links below for those interested in more info.

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Marangoni/Mythos.htm

http://tyre.marangoni.com/

Some additional inclusive benefits...not sure how useful they are but worth a mention:

  • This is a reinforced tyre - extra load bearing with a load index of 92Y
  • Free puncture repair whenever possible
  • Free re-balancing and valve replacement for the legal life of the tyre
  • Discounts off replacements should your tyre be damaged in the first 12 months
  • I was also told they come in different colours for those inclined to try something different: red, blue, and white.
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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #86 on: September 29, 2010, 11:02:39 am »
I have just replaced all 4 of my Sunew's (don't laugh) with Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetricos and they are obviously miles better but to be honest I still prefer the Pilot Sport 2's. I would have bought them again but the F1's were quite a bit cheaper and everyone was raving about them

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #87 on: September 29, 2010, 11:14:48 am »
Nankang N2-2 for me £64 per corner, excellent tyre :P

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #88 on: September 29, 2010, 11:18:29 am »
Nankang N2-2 for me £64 per corner, excellent tyre :P
Nope, they're not! I had them on my BMW and they were utter SH1TE!
I also bought a wheel and tyre package with these on, but swapped my existing PS2's on the the new wheels and gave the Nankangs to my brother for his 320d. He was furious at the lack of grip  :surprised:

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Re: Best tyres
« Reply #89 on: September 29, 2010, 11:26:09 am »
i've got bridgestone re070 and they are amazing, awesome tyre.....