Tyres

doozer · Post by **doozer** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 08:45

Hi Folks, I have a 2.8 Z3 new tyres required 225 x 17 front 245 x 17 rear, what are a good make for this car please?

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 09:47

Try Falken, I swear by them, been using them for the last 8 years no problems, except the first lot I bought for my Celica only lasted 6 months. Lot better now.

Dickyt · Post by **Dickyt** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 09:55

Hello Doozer,

If you search Tyres on the forum you will find many post's on the subject - it appears tyre choice on a Z3 can make quite a huge difference to the way the car handle's / performs.

When I got my Z3 it had 3 different makes of tyres - a massive no no, as it made the ride very "nervous" to say the least. So go for the same make on all 4 wheels if you can.

I can only speak from my own experience - I fitted TOYO T1-R Proxes all round, as I have had these on my previous kit car & have found them superb. But my car is not a daily drive, so I don't deliberately go out in the wet etc, and only do about 3-4k a year mileage - so I don't have to worry about durability & bad weather properties in my tyres. I think the Toyo's use a slightly softer compound, so they grip like stink in the dry, and if I've been caught out in the rain they have been fine - let's just say they are great for more "spirited" driving!

Cost me £380.00 for a set of 4, with the tracking thrown in free.

Cheers

DickyT

Mouldy · Post by **Mouldy** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 10:13

Loads of threads on this subject on here, but Falken 452's are probably the most popular choice. Great tyres and excellent price. I paid just under £300 for four (staggered fitment, 225/45 x 17 front and 245/40 x 17 rear) just over a year ago, fitted and balanced.

I followed the recommendations made on the Forum and am extremely happy with them.

Expect to pay between £325 - £350 currently and a lot of members recommend Event Tyres as suppliers;

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/

I don't think you will be disappointed.

doozer · Post by **doozer** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 10:19

Thanks folks, I have been advised that Hankook are pretty good, anyone got any experience of these?

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 11:47

Dont think they make the roll of honour here

Who suggested them to you?

doozer · Post by **doozer** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 16:14

what about Avon ZZ3.s

MarkOliver · Post by **MarkOliver** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 19:03

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's or Falken 452s

Mouldy · Post by **Mouldy** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 20:17

doozer wrote:Thanks folks, I have been advised that Hankook are pretty good, anyone got any experience of these?

doozer wrote:what about Avon ZZ3.s

I've used Avon ZZ3's and found them to be okay but noisy, but you have asked for suggestions as to the best tyres to use and whatever other Forum members have suggested, you've asked about another make.

I think that the question of tyres has been asked so many times, if you search for threads that mention tyre brands, you will have much to read.

From memory, Goodyear F1's, Michelin Pilot Sport and Falken 452's are probably the most positively rated tyres on the Forum.

If you fancy something different, put a set on and put your feedback on the Forum for the other members to share.

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Fri 27 Aug, 2010 20:47

I have used conti sport contacts all round for two years, had no problems with them handling wise but are a bit dear

doozer · Post by **doozer** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 12:01

Took you advice guys, new Falken 452's fitted today, what a diffferent car, thanks. £340.00

VikingSven · Post by **VikingSven** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 12:35

doozer wrote:Took you advice guys, new Falken 452's fitted today, what a diffferent car, thanks. £340.00

Me too

Just paid Event Tyres, £328 fitted and balanced

z head · Post by **z head** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 14:43

Got to be Falken 452's IMHO

Springer · Post by **Springer** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 15:33

Event must have put their prices up for 452's or they made a mistake with me, I had 4 tyres fitted and balanced 27th July,price £311.32

I have no complaints with the performance in the wet or dry, to-date

Mouldy · Post by **Mouldy** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 15:35

Springer wrote:Event must have put their prices up for 452's or they made a mistake with me, I had 4 tyres fitted and balanced 27th July,price £311.32
I have no complaints with the performance in the wet or dry, to-date

Could be to do with the sizes.

PORTMYSTER · Post by **PORTMYSTER** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 18:07

Got loads of quotes now and Falkens come out the cheepest and value for money so will be booking in for the back pair for £170 balanced and fitted so not bad at all, he he.

indizee · Post by **indizee** » Fri 03 Sep, 2010 18:43

I just had a new tyre fitted due to my puncture at the weekend. Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s all the way, been using them for the last 4 years. But I think they have stopped producing them in favour of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric.