tyres

  1. krussel

    How long is everyone getting out of thier front tyres

    I drive pretty easy really with just one or two moments thrown in ;) but i never scream of the line with the tyres smoking. My FR Tdi hits 2 years old in march and with less than 7k on the clock :blink: (yeah i know) but my P Zeros look already half worn :doh: and at this rate i will be...
  2. SkimpyWan

    What to buy; Falcon, Kumoh or Pirelli P-Zero Nero tyres?

    Hi, I need to replace my front tyres on my '05 PD130 1.9TDi FR and want some advice. I currently have Pirelli's P-Zero Nero's on the rear and wanted to know what people thought of them; wet, dry and durability. Any advice would be good as I've just bought the car and it will be the first...
  3. whats tyres best for leon 20vt

    hi i need a new set of tyres for my leon which are the best for this car for grip and life and any places in south wales where i could get them from
  4. new tyres in pairs?

    Morning folks.. Two questions.. I have a bald rear tyre that needs replacing fairly urgently but the other rear tyre is fine. Now do I just replace the one worn out tyre or should I fork out for a matching set? - i'm also concerned about the difference in wear on the rear tyres as it's a...
  5. CH1

    Which TYRES 225/45/17

    I have a 2005 Leon FR done 30,000 miles, that's currently stuck in snow outside our house thats at the bottom of a hill! Looking at the threads, my fronts are worn down to almost no grip in one area Which tyres do you recommend thats got good traction and grip esp. in wet and good...
  6. Freetrack Tyres

    My Freetrack is fitted with Pirelli Pzero Rosso's which are predominatly road tyres, can anyone suggest an alternative?
  7. AntneeUK

    LCR: Winter Wheels and Tyres

    With all this talk about how rubbish the LCR is on snow, especially with most (summer) tyres, I was wondering what solutions people have gone for. The way I see it, there are a few solutions, including another set of LCR alloys (if you want to stick to the OE look) with winter tyres on, and...
  8. scottym

    Can someone reccomend me some tyres?

    Afternoon all. Here is the lowdown on the car and what mileage etc I do. 53plate Leon Tdi Cupra. Standard Suspension 225/45/17 Starfish alloys I do between 400 and 600 miles a month. 60% motorway, 40% A roads/B roads. I am after something that will give good longevity as...
  9. prices for tyres and pads

    hi can anyone reccommedn or give me some prices for 2 front tyres for lcr 210 on 18" also brake pads for the fronts, cheers for your help;)
  10. New tyres, traction control problems

    hi guys, on monday i got my new tyres fitted to the front. i had 205/40/16 bridgestone turanzas on before and ive now got 195/40/16 toyo t1-r's fitted. Tuesday morning i drove to Heathrow and i noticed that when i got to around 50mph in 6th gear i attempted to accelerate to 70mph but my traction...
  11. Sunfull tyres - opinions?????

    Good evening, Has anyone come across these tyres and used them? If so I would be interested in opinions. Can't seem to find out much about them on internet apart from link to Delta Tyres (USA/Canada) and belvieve them to be a private brand tyre made in Japan. I can't find any reviews...
  12. Steel Wheels/Winter tyres

    After today's "fun" on compoacted snow, I'm strongly considering a set of scabby alloys or steels and winter tyres. Anyone know the correct part number for steels? I have 17" alloys at the moment, but would probably get 16" steels (from a lower model or a Golf etc?). I take it I'd have no...
  13. MrNorma

    What Tyres

    As per title, Going for new rubber all round, only ever run budget so looking to get something that will keep me safe, Max budget for four is £300 but would like to try be lower. Been looking at Toyo T1R's or Prada Spec 2 but want something that will keep grip in all conditions...
  14. Supplied Ibiza SC tyres from new?

    Which tyres come with the 17" Alloys? What are they like? Any one got any ideas how many miles they're good for and how they perform?
  15. Opinions/experiences of Runway tyres?

    Good evening. Just after opinions/experiences of using "runway" tyres all round on a 52 plate Leon Cupra (tyre size 225/40/18). Cheers, Janners.
  16. Hugo Nebula

    Another thread about tyres...

    ...But please bear with me. I need new tyres, and looking on Blackcircles.com, they have Yokohama S306s in my size. Now, these are amongst the cheapest, and I've had Yokohamas on a previous car, so these are the preferred option. However, the load thingie is 94 rather than 91, and they are...
  17. langy

    Steel wheels for winter tyres

    With the current inclement weather we are currently experiencing, does anyone know who sells basic steel wheels for the Leon ? wheel size is 16", don't have the foggiest of the offset. Looking at possibly buying some winter tyres. TIA
  18. nibbles

    Tyres

    Well bought these last night as i am sick of killing exspensive tyres,due to the car being so low http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190356177347. I will keep a eye on them to see if there anygood as a cheaper tyre option.
  19. Gravesie-363

    Gravesie LCR Progress Thread - Back on the road ! :) 29/12/2012

    Story goes, picked her up tuesday just gone . . . 55 Plate 42,000 miles FSH Tested till November Blah Blah Blah . . . Bought it from SG Petch in Darlington for a price i couldnt refuse! Im a mechanic so i had a look around it on Wednesday after work and found a couple of goodies on...
  20. muks11

    Nitrogen in tyres

    Just been down to my local Kwik-fit and they are offering to fill tyres with Nitrogen for £1 each tyre. Just wondering if anyone has done this and if it makes any difference to performance or tyre life.