General Ulysse tyres - again!

[NumanR]

Hi Stuart, it is a really bad idea to change speed ratings on tyres for the following reason.

Tyres speed rating do not only refer to the maximum speed the tyre can spin up to. The speed rating is measured by the resistence to ballooning and is therefore a measure of the sidewall and carcass rigidity. Most vehicles are never used near their max speed rating BUT they are often used on hard acceleration where the sidewall comes under certain loads. The more power/torque you apply to the tyres the more they distort, this also applys to the tyre when braking hard. If you have a modified engine, then always fit the correct or higher speed rating of tyre.

 

[Stu DemonD]

Cheers Numan - I did wonder!

Anyway, I have now purchased 4 of the Michelin Pilots, speed rating H and ELs, so match the Pirellis

 

[poggy]

Have a look at this link, the service cost for a petrol Ulysse is £469.00 for 36K miles and £384.00 for the 2.0JTD. Why is there such a big difference between petrol and diesel, diesel are normally more expensive I thought.

Anyway what the hell do they do for £469.00, if you look at the service sheet it is not a big list of things.

http://www.clevelandcars.co.uk/menus1.htm

 

[hmallett]

If you are looking for a long lasting tyre with a hard compound, the Goodyear NCT5 is a good bet. The only problem with a harder compound tyre is that they usually don't grip as well in the wet... and you being in the UK, I would think you need wet tyres more than harder ones

I had NCT5s on the front of the Coupe at one point. They were rubbish. Squealed a lot in the dry, and just slid around a lot in the wet. They didn't inspire confidence
H

 

[Stu DemonD]

AArgh - just got an email from mytyres.com - they can't fulfil the order, due to stock, or lack of

End of the day, they have replied to my emails quickly, and also offered alternatives [which I won't take]

Looks like I may have to phone the local tyre place now, and do some bartering....

 

[poggy]

They are £118.76 from http://www.blackcircles.com with about £10 for delivery.

Or you can go fully fitted for £132, seems a lot for fitting £13 per tyre.

The price you has was very good, shame they couldn't deliver.

Edit http://www.valuetyres.co.uk these guys do them for £95.60, is this the place you ordered them from originally.

 

[poggy]

Did you get your tyres Stu and how much were they.

Garage said we have 5mm on back and 4.5mm on front, not bad for 25K. I think the michelen are pretty well suited to the heavy car.

 

[Stu DemonD]

Hi

Missed your previous post

Nope, I still need to order them - www.mytyres.co.uk couldn't deliver in the end, due to stock shortage, so I need to re-order ASAP - that valuetyres link seems good, I will have a look later on!

As for fitting, I was prepared to pay about £10 per corner plus laser tracking as well.....

Stu

 

[Stu DemonD]

At last, I have sorted out 4 new tyres!

Going to a local tyre dealer, TW Tyres in Rugby. I have used them before, and are great for customer service. The are ordering 4 new Michelin tyres tomorrow, the EL ones, and are charging £111.63 per corner fully fitted

Also mentioned to them about tyre pressure sensors

They are also doing a laser track as well - foc initially, but I know it will need changing!

Fingers crossed that these will last longer

EDIT - all sorted now :slayer: - they said these tyres are the nuts on the car, and the Pirellis were just rubbish! They did say slightly firmer ride, due to the Extra Loading on the sidewalls.

Had the tracking done, it was slightly out, but as long as I go back within 3 months, I can get any further adjustments done for free.