which of these tyres would your money go on?

mdaw1985

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Aug 3, 2008
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Hi all,

my tyre size is 225/40/18. I need two new ones.

I've narrowed my list to four tyres. Although I like it, I dont necessarily need ultimate grip as I dont drive as fast now since I had a baby. So I would still like good grip but also some durability. Im currently running Yokohama advan sport v105s and got about 15k out of them on the front similar to what i got from my previous asymmetric 2's.

Falken 510: 80 quid
Yokohama V105s: 85 quid
Goodyear asymmetric 3: 90
Dunlop sport maxx RT 2: 93

these are fitted prices

its not a huge difference in prices but all get good reviews. I wouldnt normally look at Dunlop but they do seem to get good ratings for grip and wear and thought maybe they are worth the extra maybe for better mileage.
 
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TheVoice

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Jun 11, 2016
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PS4s are £206 fitted for two at ATS Euromaster at the moment, as they're doing free fitting on Michelin tyres.
 

csx

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Mar 13, 2017
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Goodyear assy 3s , Just had them on the front of my 184, totally changed the car , wet and dry performance is exceptional compared to the bridgestones.
I tore the bridgestones off after 3500 miles,sold them on - they were driving me mad !! :)
My last 184 had the conti sport 5s on -which were ok,but I have to say - the goody goodies seem better- what there mileage will be like remains to be seen.
Thats probably the best on your list - but Im sure other people have there opinion ! :D
 

mdaw1985

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Aug 3, 2008
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St.Leonards, East Sussex
103 each for ps4's are a very good price for those. Are they worth the extra 36 pounds for two over my current yokohama's? Makes it 170 vs 206 for two. will I get the extra mileage out of them to make it worth it?
 

Count Drunkula

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Jul 12, 2017
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Out of 1s you've listed Sport Maxx RT2

But I'd spend more of my money on pilot sport 4S or continental sport contact 5P
 

G.P

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Sep 3, 2011
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V105s for me, have them on all four corners on a Mk2. failing that the RT's.

I just cant justify the extra on any Mich. in case I get a puncher which could scrap the tyre and the fact they let go in the wet without any warning..
 

Kamei

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Dec 3, 2016
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PS4S. Two track day sessions at Sepang Circuit have done and still fine for the next.


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Dt-spd

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Sep 1, 2015
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I recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 4 , I have a set on my Leon in 225/40R18 size and the grip is fantastic. I also don't drive anywhere near the car's limit but the Pilot Sport 4 give so much grip and therefore confidence compared to the Bridgestones my car came with.

The Pilot Sport 4s recommended by others is only available in 19" upwards
 

Orguss

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Jul 3, 2017
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I had the Goodyear asymmetric 3's on my GT86 and they worked a treat, plenty of grip in the wet and easy to tell when they were about to let up on grip for some sideways fun.
 

seventen710

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Jul 18, 2012
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Hampshire
I have Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on my 184 ST.

I chose these based on the 2016 Auto Express tyre test where they came out on top. They are a revelation compared to the OEM (Bridgestones?) that were fitted before. Lots of grip and no hop / slip on pull away, even or damp and slippery roads. Here is the review:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/91858/michelin-pilot-sport-4-review

I see that they now have the 2017 test available. In this the "Continental ContiPremiumContact 5" came out top, so that would be what I looked at next.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/91856/tyre-reviews-best-car-tyres-2017
 

KXL

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Dec 15, 2016
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Sepang is south of KL, Malaysia.

There is a SEAT dealer in Singapore if you are wanting to place an overseas order.:clap:

It's not that, I'm based in UK, drive a Seat, but I'm from KL/Singapore, I haven't seen ever any Seat cars there
 
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