Winter Tyres

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tricky1138

October 15, 2015, 11:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I know tyres have been done to death but does anyone have recommendations for winter tyres?

I've picked up a set of pre-facelift wheels so all the better if you run them in PFL sizes.
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jvanzyl

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October 15, 2015, 11:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
OK I don't know if this helps, but I've been researching this and you're pretty much constrained to what's available? Last I checked (last week) the only ones I could get in pfl were the toyo ones?

jvanzyl

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October 15, 2015, 11:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Update - just rechecked and going on the premise of keeping all four tyres the same brand and type you're options according to mytyres are the Kumho, Hankook or Toyo ones...

I read a bunch of reviews and am going to settle on the toyo ones... no idea if anyone knows better?

krazysteve

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October 15, 2015, 12:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Think out of the box, it's winter you ain't going to be driving so hard. Why spend £££'s on branded tyres for 3 months use?
I bought some retreads for my spare Scooby wheels to have a play when the white stuff arrives. nb  Also good in wet conditions until temps go back up then they come off. These are rated at 130mph, i have not had any issues with sticking 250+hp into them, now into my 3rd winter   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  
Tbh pretty impressed,
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rears, had to go a bit bigger on size why not ?
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theredone

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October 15, 2015, 12:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I`ve got Michelin alpins in fl sizes. well pleased with them but not had to tackle serious snow since I got them   s:( :( s:(

jvanzyl

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October 15, 2015, 13:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Out of interest where did you get your MIchelins from? I've been doing some googling and I seem to be stuck at best with the 3 previous makes?

cptspaulding

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October 15, 2015, 13:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I did my own research on reviews. Choices are rather limited on our sizes. I think I had it down to Hancook, Kumho, Toyo or Semperit. Dismissed the Toyo's on my previous experience with the T1R's & settled on the Hancook Ice Bears W310.

They're being fitted to a set of refurb pfl wheels at the moment. Sorry I can't give you any info on how they are as I've yet to use them.
Former owner 2003, 2zz conversion.

tricky1138

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October 15, 2015, 15:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thanks for all the replies.

Was going to go with the Khumo KW23 as I thought I could get them cheap but they dont do 185/55/15!

What are peoples thoughts on running 195/50/15 and 205/50/15 ?

Thanks.
2004 FL, Black, Matt Brace, Team Dynamics Monza R, Tein Springs, TTE Exhaust, heated black leather seats, black leather armrest,  Zunsport grills, Midship front badge,  TRD spoiler, Halo DRLs with LED fogs, large clear wind defector, Krissg kick panels,  small mongos.

Jrichards20

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October 15, 2015, 15:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "cptspaulding"Dismissed the Toyo's on my previous experience with the T1R's

Never tried their winters but wouln't dismiss toyo because they make a  sshit shit sshit  tyre. I hate T1R's, cant stand them, worst rubber I have ever put on my car. But Toyo R888s, oh my, they may make a crap summer tyre, but my god, do they make a fantastic semi slick.

Without experience their winter tyres could be just as bad as the t1rs or as good as equivalent to their R888s?
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theredone

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October 15, 2015, 16:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Out of interest where did you get your MIchelins from? I've been doing some googling and I seem to be stuck at best with the 3 previous makes?

bought them used from a member on here couple of years ago.

topsyde

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October 15, 2015, 16:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I've got toyo snowproxes on mine this will be there second winter with no probs and wearing well had them on since just before the last Scottish meet and like them well enough!

Jim   s:D :D s:D

Treboeth

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October 15, 2015, 16:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "tricky1138"Thanks for all the replies.

Was going to go with the Khumo KW23 as I thought I could get them cheap but they dont do 185/55/15!

What are peoples thoughts on running 195/50/15 and 205/50/15 ?

Thanks.



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krazysteve

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October 15, 2015, 16:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "tricky1138"Thanks for all the replies.

Was going to go with the Khumo KW23 as I thought I could get them cheap but they dont do 185/55/15!

What are peoples thoughts on running 195/50/15 and 205/50/15 ?

Thanks.

i have 195/50/15   205/50/15  car handles great with potenza's, +  more choice and better price with 195/50/15
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mulaz

#13
October 15, 2015, 19:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I would recommend these Falken Eurowinter HS449 185/55 R15 82T Fully Fitted
Amount: 2
Price: £ 63.40
Total VAT included: 126.80 I
Item:  Falken Eurowinter HS449 215/45 R16 86H Fully Fitted
Amount: 2
Price: £ 91.20
Total VAT included: 182.40 £

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Total Amount:   309.20 £
from Mytyres last year .they are fitted to my spare face lift wheels

with these i Overtook some from wheel drive taxi's that were stuggling going up a snow covered hill in Dipton... they gave me some funny looks   s:D :D s:D
Slowly replacing all the old parts for new parts so that one day i will end up with a brand new car !   s]

tricky1138

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October 16, 2015, 09:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Cheers Ian,

Couldnt remember what you put on last year, and know you said you liked them.

Just cant find them in PFL wheel sizes   s:( :( s:(  

I'll keep looking. Still loads of time!   s:roll: :roll: s:roll:    s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
2004 FL, Black, Matt Brace, Team Dynamics Monza R, Tein Springs, TTE Exhaust, heated black leather seats, black leather armrest,  Zunsport grills, Midship front badge,  TRD spoiler, Halo DRLs with LED fogs, large clear wind defector, Krissg kick panels,  small mongos.

ptennisnet

#15
October 16, 2015, 10:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Don't dismiss all-season tyres.  They're still stamped M+S and have the snapes that grab the snow.  I ran some last year on PFL wheels as they were all I could get and was happy with them.  They'll be going back on in a month or two...
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