Which budget tyre?

- Paul - · 09-24-2007, 08:24 PM

DUNLOP - SP2000205/55R16V
Find out more... Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 £65.90 inc VAT each
Fully fitted price, no hidden extras. Arrange Fitting

DUNLOP - SP3000205/55R16V
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AVON - ZV3205/55R16V
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PIRELLI - P6000205/55R16V
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£60 here

GOODYEAR - NCT5205/55R16V
Find out more... Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 £66.40 inc VAT each
Fully fitted price, no hidden extras

After the cows**t incident, I've decided to reshod the 16" and use them over the winter - which tyre should I go with at the budget end of the spec. These will only be on over the winter.

Mike UK · 09-24-2007, 08:28 PM

pirelli

you got an 320D e90?

Ditching the Run flats?

- Paul - · 09-24-2007, 08:38 PM

I had 19" with non runflats but knackered 2 of 'em!!! So switching back to 16" non runflats for the winter (give me time to get my 19" repaired etc)

Yep 320d e90

- Paul - · 09-24-2007, 09:14 PM

The Pirelli's get bad rep here:-
http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews-all-7985.html

mjh93sa · 09-25-2007, 07:54 AM

I had Pirelli's on the E46 for four years and was happy with them. I got 29000miles out of the rears and 32000 out of the fronts.

Steve A · 09-25-2007, 09:19 AM

I wouldnt be buying "budget" tyres. These are the only contact with the road, and as its winter i would be spending more not less!!

Dunlop sp9000 are a good all round tyre and not massivly more expensive than what you quote.

Dunlop - 205/55 R16 [91W] - SP Sport 9000 £ 71.68

i use event tyres, top service and they come to you!

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/quotation/results.php

Steve.

- Paul - · 09-25-2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

I wouldnt be buying "budget" tyres. These are the only contact with the road, and as its winter i would be spending more not less!!

Dunlop sp9000 are a good all round tyre and not massivly more expensive than what you quote.

Dunlop - 205/55 R16 [91W] - SP Sport 9000 £ 71.68

i use event tyres, top service and they come to you!

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/quotation/results.php

Steve.

Cheers Steve, I love the Dunlops I have on the 19's so may try them. Any other opinions?

Matt - Thats pretty good wear on the Pirellis - the reviews I'd read didn't get the same out of theirs.

Dave_3 · 09-25-2007, 10:35 AM

There is an interesting review of Tyres in the latest edition of EVO. They test a group of tyres in differing test conditions, and also subjectively over a road route.

Same edition also has a large road test with most BMW M cars (from M1, through M3 Evo, M5 etc.)

D.

dxb335d · 09-25-2007, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

I wouldnt be buying "budget" tyres. These are the only contact with the road, and as its winter i would be spending more not less!!

Dunlop sp9000 are a good all round tyre and not massivly more expensive than what you quote.

Dunlop - 205/55 R16 [91W] - SP Sport 9000 £ 71.68

i use event tyres, top service and they come to you!

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/quotation/results.php

Steve.

i agree with you Stevie A, best to have the best grip available at all times, and the best you can afford

- Paul - · 09-25-2007, 01:28 PM

going to go for these;-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=SP+Sport+9000

£272 for four on event tyres

Steve A · 09-25-2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

going to go for these;-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=SP+Sport+9000

Good choice

roofer · 09-25-2007, 03:06 PM

Nankangs or Vredenstiens

SoYank · 09-25-2007, 03:18 PM

Ever heard of "Dunlop's Disease"? When your belly dunlopped over your belt.

330cdsport · 09-25-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoYank

Ever heard of "Dunlop's Disease"? When your belly dunlopped over your belt.

Tis a bugger of a disease to get rid of too

Mike UK · 09-25-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Cheers Steve, I love the Dunlops I have on the 19's so may try them. Any other opinions?

Matt - Thats pretty good wear on the Pirellis - the reviews I'd read didn't get the same out of theirs.

I get around 25,000 miles out of mine

- Paul - · 09-26-2007, 06:13 PM

Change of plan as event tyres dont fit in my area!

Gone for the same tyres I have on the 19's.

http://www.etyres.co.uk/car-tyres-uk...productId=5954

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Steve A Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	I wouldnt be buying "budget" tyres. These are the only contact with the road, and as its winter i would be spending more not less!! Dunlop sp9000 are a good all round tyre and not massivly more expensive than what you quote. Dunlop - 205/55 R16 [91W] - SP Sport 9000 £ 71.68 i use event tyres, top service and they come to you! http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/quotation/results.php Steve. __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered
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