Help Me Choose New Tyres!

Makefish · 26-06-2006, 17:22

I don't think this has been covered before

, but I would like some advice as to a new set of boots for the vRS.

I have narrowed it down to the three in the poll but would welcome any suggestions/experiences with others.

nitrovrs · 26-06-2006, 17:34

T1-r's worked very well on a punto gt.....!

Manguish · 26-06-2006, 17:35

I put the GSD3's on my Octy - GREAT grip, but no longetivity. Toyos voted here.

ChrisRs · 26-06-2006, 18:27

Khumo Ecsta's. Great tyre, great price

drm_jones · 26-06-2006, 20:02

Toyo Proxes

Lots of grip in the wet and dry

piv34uk · 26-06-2006, 20:11

Goodyear F1`s, just for their grip....dont last long though

Pirelli Nero`s are another good one, ask DaveU he puts 350+ through them

Phil

**delcac** · 26-06-2006, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by piv34uk

ask DaveU he puts 350+ through them

Phil

Well, at least 50bhp.

Mr. Fishy, if you can afford them put some Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on. You will not regret it.

piv34uk · 26-06-2006, 20:38

Sorry Des...your quite right, when i MOT`d it i could only get 20mph out of it

enough to test the brakes though

Not what i expected though

Phil

Makefish · 26-06-2006, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

Mr. Fishy, if you can afford them put some Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on. You will not regret it.

At £130 a corner a little bit rich for me!.

**delcac** · 26-06-2006, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

At £130 a corner a little bit rich for me!.

they don't come cheap m8 but look around for a bargain.

**delcac** · 26-06-2006, 22:10

some light reading for ya.

http://www.michelinman.com/catalog/t...ce=Pilot_Tires

YeeHaa2.0TDI · 26-06-2006, 22:13

continental sportcontact2's for me....

elegance1.8T · 27-06-2006, 08:00

i'm getting Pirelli P zeros fitted this morning so will give them a test on the 30 mile drive back and let you know how they go compared to the michelin primacy's that are on at the moment!

steviec · 27-06-2006, 09:24

Michelin Pilot Primacy for me @ £60 each fitted from CostCo and they're nice and quiet compared to my Bridgstones

**TaviaRS** · 27-06-2006, 10:21

Pirelli P Zero Neros every time

cheezemonkhai · 27-06-2006, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

Mr. Fishy, if you can afford them put some Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on. You will not regret it.

If you can't stretch to the sports, the Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 are great tyres, last reasonably well and grip like anything

Superb grip in the wet compared to other tyres I have used, and great grip in the dry too.

http://www.michelinman.com/catalog/t...ExaltoPE2.html

hobnob · 27-06-2006, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by steviec

Michelin Pilot Primacy for me @ £60 each fitted from CostCo and they're nice and quiet compared to my Bridgstones

Are these ok? I had these on my previous car and thinking on getting them again just in 225/45/17 for the pegasus wheels.... Again getting them from costco as they are cheaper than everywhere else

elegance1.8T · 27-06-2006, 12:31

Just done anice 50 mile drive on the P Zero Nero's and I must say the level of grip compared to the primacy's is unbelievable, the ride is also a bit quieter, not sure about the wet yet, will know next time it rains! But impressed so far
p.s. got them off Ebay £56 a corner, fitted!

**TaviaRS** · 27-06-2006, 12:46

In the wet they are very very good. That's why I always recommend them (I've had a grand total of 13 complete sets over the last 4 years

)

steviec · 27-06-2006, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobnob

Are these ok? I had these on my previous car and thinking on getting them again just in 225/45/17 for the pegasus wheels.... Again getting them from costco as they are cheaper than everywhere else

Only done 5K miles on them and had no issues, only got two which are fitted to the rears with the original Bridgstones off the rears on the fronts.

Can't complain at the price, just keep an eye out for offers Costco have on.

elegance1.8T · 27-06-2006, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

In the wet they are very very good. That's why I always recommend them (I've had a grand total of 13 complete sets over the last 4 years

)

So they last a long time then eh!!!

Makefish · 27-06-2006, 14:49

Thanks for the suggestions guy's. Decided that I would take Delcac's advice and have bought myself a set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's off e-bay.

Hope your'e right mate as you have swayed my decision away from the Toyo's, I very nearly bought those instead.

***ColinD*** · 27-06-2006, 15:06

You'll be right, I class Toyo's t1-r's as the lowest I've had so far....

Just happen to be on the car atm

Can't run the good ones when I'm doing work travel...cost me too much on the M40

cheezemonkhai · 27-06-2006, 18:36

I don't think you will be disapointed with the pilot sports, lots of people seem to really rate them on their sporty cars.

Makefish · 30-06-2006, 17:37

Set of 4 spanking new Pilot Sports PS2's now in my garage, absolute steal at £360 + £25 delivery

View Poll Results: Which Tyres?
Dunlop SP9000	1	2.78%
Goodyear F1 GSD3	11	30.56%
Toyo Proxes T1-R	10	27.78%
Something Else	14	38.89%
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26-06-2006, 17:22	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Help Me Choose New Tyres! I don't think this has been covered before , but I would like some advice as to a new set of boots for the vRS. I have narrowed it down to the three in the poll but would welcome any suggestions/experiences with others. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

26-06-2006, 17:34	#2
nitrovrs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ely, Cambridge. Posts: 353 Members Car: Magic black Octavia vrs on '52 plate. Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! T1-r's worked very well on a punto gt.....! __________________ My other Skoda's a Nissan....

26-06-2006, 17:35	#3
Manguish Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newcastle Posts: 925 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! I put the GSD3's on my Octy - GREAT grip, but no longetivity. Toyos voted here. __________________

26-06-2006, 18:27	#4
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,980 Members Car: Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Khumo Ecsta's. Great tyre, great price

26-06-2006, 20:02	#5
drm_jones Worthless loser Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nowhere of interest to anybody Posts: 1,034 Members Car: Unimportant Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Toyo Proxes Lots of grip in the wet and dry __________________ David 2002 Black Magic Octavia V/RS

26-06-2006, 20:11	#6
piv34uk NOW @ PEUGEOT Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bicester,Oxfordshire Posts: 1,453 Members Car: 2 x octavia vrs 03&01 Thanks: 32 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Goodyear F1`s, just for their grip....dont last long though Pirelli Nero`s are another good one, ask DaveU he puts 350+ through them Phil __________________ 1)RED ONE, FEW MODS; AND A HEALTHY 237bhp 2)GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, 2ND OWNER OF THE BLACK BEAST, GOD WHAT A HOOT LACK OF PLANNING ON YOUR BEHALF DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MINE

26-06-2006, 20:38	#8
piv34uk NOW @ PEUGEOT Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bicester,Oxfordshire Posts: 1,453 Members Car: 2 x octavia vrs 03&01 Thanks: 32 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Sorry Des...your quite right, when i MOT`d it i could only get 20mph out of it enough to test the brakes though Not what i expected though Phil __________________ 1)RED ONE, FEW MODS; AND A HEALTHY 237bhp 2)GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, 2ND OWNER OF THE BLACK BEAST, GOD WHAT A HOOT LACK OF PLANNING ON YOUR BEHALF DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MINE

26-06-2006, 22:10	#11
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! some light reading for ya. http://www.michelinman.com/catalog/t...ce=Pilot_Tires __________________ The Red Devil

26-06-2006, 22:13	#12
YeeHaa2.0TDI Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: s yorks Posts: 140 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! continental sportcontact2's for me.... __________________ Buy the ticket, take the ride

27-06-2006, 08:00	#13
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Members Car: BMW 120d msport Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! i'm getting Pirelli P zeros fitted this morning so will give them a test on the 30 mile drive back and let you know how they go compared to the michelin primacy's that are on at the moment! __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

27-06-2006, 09:24	#14
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Michelin Pilot Primacy for me @ £60 each fitted from CostCo and they're nice and quiet compared to my Bridgstones __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

27-06-2006, 10:21	#15
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Pirelli P Zero Neros every time __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

27-06-2006, 12:31	#18
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Members Car: BMW 120d msport Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Just done anice 50 mile drive on the P Zero Nero's and I must say the level of grip compared to the primacy's is unbelievable, the ride is also a bit quieter, not sure about the wet yet, will know next time it rains! But impressed so far p.s. got them off Ebay £56 a corner, fitted! __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

27-06-2006, 12:46	#19
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! In the wet they are very very good. That's why I always recommend them (I've had a grand total of 13 complete sets over the last 4 years ) __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

27-06-2006, 14:49	#22
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Thanks for the suggestions guy's. Decided that I would take Delcac's advice and have bought myself a set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's off e-bay. Hope your'e right mate as you have swayed my decision away from the Toyo's, I very nearly bought those instead. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

27-06-2006, 15:06	#23
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! You'll be right, I class Toyo's t1-r's as the lowest I've had so far.... Just happen to be on the car atm Can't run the good ones when I'm doing work travel...cost me too much on the M40 __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

27-06-2006, 18:36	#24
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,634 Members Car: Thanks: 113 Thanked 518 Times in 481 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! I don't think you will be disapointed with the pilot sports, lots of people seem to really rate them on their sporty cars. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

30-06-2006, 17:37	#25
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Help Me Choose New Tyres! Set of 4 spanking new Pilot Sports PS2's now in my garage, absolute steal at £360 + £25 delivery __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

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