Im not a fan, they have got a bit better since ive lowered it but im not too impressed with how easy they break traction for the price they are. I think ive done about 5.5k now. Will drop right off when i start uni in a couple of weeks though and i shall let you know what i go for and what i think of them when i change them

To be honest ive only got the Federals on the back so dont notice any lack of grip....but it really does smooth out the clunky suspension, and there is no vibration from them at all and they are currently not balanced up.

We also had them on the front of the 2nd Megane and they were grippier than the Continentals it came on, a bit noisier I suppose but barely.

Oddly though I hate Toyos, gave me no confidence in the wet when ive driven cars with them on.

But as regards size I would say its a huge improvement to go up a little.

I do think tyres are very much a personal choice, what you like to drive on and what you want to pay for, I prefer a comfort orientated tyre thats good in the wet (just ordered goodyear hydragrips for the Sierra, supposedly ok) others prefer a very aggresive tyre and arent bothered about ride comfort etc etc, why else would there be various designs, different brands do different things well.

Our Porsche came with N0 Continentals which arent great either and the rears are 140 quid each!

My sporting came with Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres on. Have done 4500 miles and no real issues with them. Seem to grip pretty well.

SP9000s are really good, my dad had them fitted on his XKR and they were superb, costly but among the best IMO.

auto_blanco said:

Oddly though I hate Toyos, gave me no confidence in the wet when ive driven cars with them on.

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I agree with Auto_Blanco on the Toyo's. I used to own a Rover 214 with 15" alloys on it. The tyres were shocking in the wet, offered no confidence, and I also found them to puncture quite easily. I know the Rover is a s**t handling car, but IMO, it handled better on the near bald dunlops that were on the front before hand......

punto_matt said:

Sell up and go buy a corsa then if you hate it that much. Mines fine otr, stick on some eibachs and it improves it even more.

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Did you know his 370k mile sierra is still on its original tyres and does 60mpg!!! :worship:

Far be it for me to comment, or to take this thread off topic, but is there really a need for that kind of attitude? Can people not just respect the opinions, and view of others, deal with it, and use the forum for its proper purpose, not to behave like kids.....

Back to the tyres.....

and thunderchump, apt name as you clearly are a chump. I dont normally say things like this on a public forum, but go and get bent! Ok! Sorry mods lol

im sorry but lol

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After all thunderchump is just quoting what was said originally. Personally If I had all them cars the GP would be gone, the Beemer would be traded in for a decent car and jobs a guddun. Oh and will I was waiting I'd put another 30,000miles on the al so mighty reliable sierra .

I can remember my dad breaking down in a sierra in central london back in 1995. He got attacked with a bat by an angry market trader (who was late to sell his shares) so my dad (being combat trained) disarmed him and snapped his arm in 3 places lol we just left it where it was. Don't know what happened to it to this day.

I think auto_blanco should be banned for insults like that tbh. Highly offensive. It wasnt even directed at me and since ive read it ive not been able to stop crying

If he hates the car so much like he seems to then why keep it? If i complained about mine as much as he does it would be up for sale no questions asked.

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I think auto_blanco should be banned for insults like that tbh. Highly offensive. It wasnt even directed at me and since ive read it ive not been able to stop crying

If he hates the car so much like he seems to then why keep it? If i complained about mine as much as he does it would be up for sale no questions asked.

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Obviously because all the talk about his numerious other cars is complete BS and he has no choice but to own the GP .

I too find his insult offensive both to me and the many homosexuals who are regulars on this forum. They too will find it highly offensive.

Grow up....

Back on topic??? Do we think that 215/45/17 is the best bet? as im currently weighing up my options.

got 2 potenzas on the back and 2 nangkang ns2 on the front. Had Nankang on the Bravo for a while and they were pretty decent. Looks like im almost due to replace all 4 however, and i would love to save some money with the 215's.

Any advice?

I've not yet driven a GP with the 215/40/R17 on, but having being a passenger in one, I would say go for it, does reduce noise and make for a smoother ride....

40 or 45?

40 is -1.95% Diff
45 is 1.46% Diff

45 gonna be smoother if im right? But your travelling faster than it shows?

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Grow up....

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alexh365 said:

40 or 45?

40 is -1.95% Diff
45 is 1.46% Diff

45 gonna be smoother if im right? But your travelling faster than it shows?

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45 is gonna be smoother and is the standard fit, I wouldnt even consider 40`s IMO there is enough roughness and road noise in 45s for my liking

your speedo ALWAYS over reads anyway, which is a good thing IMO, according to the Satnav mine is around 10% out at an indicated 70 MPH the GPS says im doing 63

One of my Bridgestone Potenzas is illegal after 10k miles! Car in for its first service today, just had the dealer ring up saying £170 for 1 Potenza or £140 for a Hankook equivalent ! no thanks il sort the tyre out myself. To think some people get ripped off with prices like that :bang:

Whats the best type of tyres in terms of Summer/Winter/All-season to go for in the UK? Obviously the tyre is probably going to see all seasons but there doesnt seem to be many available. Dont have a clue when it comes to tyres really. Would this be any good...

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