[e92liv]

about to make the switch from RFT > standard tyres on my 320d

Any recommendations? best tyre to go for? Was going to try blackcircles.com as there is a registered fitter of theirs around the corner.. their prices seem reasonable?

Looking to spend around 500-600 all in but don't want cheap so can increase on that also i've read the falkens dont last long so thinking of avoiding them

tyre sizes 225/40/18 fronts . 255/35/18 rears

[mob17]

It really depends what you're looking for. Dry grip, wet grip, durability, noise, braking distance etc.

If you want a tyre that performs good in all areas consider Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's. However there are other tyres which are better for dry grip, wet grip etc.

If you list what you require in priority, then im sure you'll get loads of good suggestions.

[mikeoz]

Michelin PS2 are very good

[e92liv]

Originally Posted by mob17

It really depends what you're looking for. Dry grip, wet grip, durability, noise, braking distance etc.

If you want a tyre that performs good in all areas consider Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's. However there are other tyres which are better for dry grip, wet grip etc.

If you list what you require in priority, then im sure you'll get loads of good suggestions.

Yeah just looking for a good all rounder really

looking to get at least 15k miles with 50% motorway use, 25% miss daisy 25% pokey fun... so looking for reasonable durability with a reasonable price 500-600 inc. fitting


thanks for any help

[parapaul]

You may have to revise those needs - you can get a set of Falkens fitted for £600 but they won't last anywhere near 15k on the rear.

I think you either get £600 tyres OR you get 15-20k tyres - to get both you'd have to buy LingLongWingWang Ditchfinder Extremes made from plastic instead of rubber...

[xs2man]

I have Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta on mine. They are pretty good. Got them from here:

http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Vredestein...anta/225-45-17

Looking at Order Total £479.98 for the set delivered. Then take them round to your fitting centre, and they will probably charge around £40-50 to fit them. Under budget.

Otherwise, the Goodyears come in at Order Total £642.92 + fitting. Over budget.

Your choice though.

[mob17]

Have a read of this website if you havent done so already http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/

By the way i have the Goodyears and they are much better than the RFT Contis i used to have. So much more grip and a better ride.

[blackrabbit]

Just out of curiosity what is the insurance implications?

I did ask direct line about this when i recently bought my car. They class non RFT as a non standard modification.

[e92liv]

Originally Posted by mob17

Have a read of this website if you havent done so already http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/

By the way i have the Goodyears and they are much better than the RFT Contis i used to have. So much more grip and a better ride.

I'm currently running Bridgestone Potenza RFTs which I don't think are too bad but cost a ridiculous amount so that's why I'm switching to non RFT

[e92liv]

Originally Posted by blackrabbit

Just out of curiosity what is the insurance implications?

I did ask direct line about this when i recently bought my car. They class non RFT as a non standard modification.

I'm with Admiral, rang to ask if changing from RFT to NON-RFT was an issue and they said no. The Girl couldn't find tyres listed in the modifications section and said they are fine

I'm switching to Axa Insurance soon so rang them to check their view. The man on the phone said it was fine. I also enquired, for future reference, about if I was able to fit winter tyres, and would there be any premium increase. He said they are fine and no premium increase

I think it probably is worth ringing your insurer to check, just make sure the tyre size is listed on the door card of your car

[e92liv]

Originally Posted by xs2man

I have Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta on mine. They are pretty good. Got them from here:

http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Vredestein...anta/225-45-17

Looking at Order Total £479.98 for the set delivered. Then take them round to your fitting centre, and they will probably charge around £40-50 to fit them. Under budget.

Otherwise, the Goodyears come in at Order Total £642.92 + fitting. Over budget.

Your choice though.

Thanks for this.. I did see a review of this tyre on that tyrereview.com website, but when looking for prices it wasn't listed on the few placed I checked for quotes, black circles etc

480 is about what I was hoping for, plus fitting

Anyone used love tyres before?

[Subzero2003]

The Dunlop SportMAXX RT should fit into your budget perfectly.

They are supposed to be fantastic tyres, which are, give or take, on par with the performance of the Assymmetric 2's and Conti Sport Contact 5's (which are the best tyres knocking around at the moment), but for about 10% less in price.

I would seriously consider the SportMAXX RT (make sure it is that exact tyre, as there are lots of "SportMAXX" tyres).

[DanTheManc]

Would I need 94XL or 96XL for a E92 335i? 96XL are £50 more per tyre

http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Goodyear-E...ed=0CFcQgwgwBg

[xs2man]

I was going to use lovetyres, but in the end, my local independent match the price (well, the price + their fitting charge), so just went with them instead.

[mob17]

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