Tyre Choice

[DazzasGalaxy]

Hi everyone,

 

It is that time where all four corners of my Galaxy need replacing. I have been looking at my prefered options, GoodYear, Pirrelli, but one chap mentioned the Vredestein Sportrak 3

[edatelder]

Pirrelli, Michelin and Goodyear are expensive. Firestone TZ200 or Dunlop SP 2020 are cheaper. Then there are even cheaper [poorer?] tyres. Check out www.etyres.co.uk for comparitive prices. But with fuel at

[sepulchrave]

..and I would try the Vredsteins and give us some feedback on this forum if they're any good.

 

Goodyears are usually pants anyway, the consensus here is that the best tyre for this car is the top of the range Continental but they ain't cheap.

 

It's your money, but I strongly advise ignoring the tartan blanket/scatter cushion brigade and exercising some common sense.

 

I run budget tyres (Nankang) of the correct load rating and they're absolutely fine, they don't last as long as the Contis but they are about one third the price and my Sharan is now our third choice car these days since the kids started driving, I really only do a few thousand miles a year in it.

[sparky Paul]

I very nearly bought some Vredesteins last time, after reading recent Auto Express tyre tests. I'm not sure how accurate these tests are, but the Sportracs have done consistantly well in recent years, up against the very best tyres available.

[Biscuit]

I've just had vredestein sportrac fitted on my Gal

very quiet and good grip in wet and dry weather

paid

[sparky Paul]

I've just had vredestein sportrac fitted on my Gal

very quiet and good grip in wet and dry weather

paid

[seatkid]

Goodyears are usually pants anyway, the consensus here is that the best tyre for this car is the top of the range Continental but they ain't cheap.

 

It's your money, but I strongly advise ignoring the tartan blanket/scatter cushion brigade and exercising some common sense.

Continentals for me!

[big_kev]

Continentals for me!

 

Ah ! ........this will explain the 56 km per gallon ;)

[seatkid]

Continentals for me!

 

Ah ! ........this will explain the 56 km per gallon ;)

 

56 miles per gallon if you please! :D

[DazzasGalaxy]

Thanks for the feed back everyone,

 

I had heard about the review in the Auto Express, but I am always cautious where tyres are concerned, having a good brand always seems to reassure you. dont think the Conts are in my budget for a set of four, but looking at Goodyear, I had ETC5 on the front of my Saab Aero, must have done close on 30K miles and had no problem with grip, especially as it had 225 horses running through the front wheels. I have been quoted

[jkspoff]

I find the Avon tyres offer good all year round grip, they are also good value, but shop around for the best prices.

[mikeweeks]

I find the Avon tyres offer good all year round grip, they are also good value, but shop around for the best prices.

Would never put Avons back on my Galaxy - she's done 175k miles now.

Only ever had 3 punctures in my whole driving live - all of them on Avons on the Gal.

The Avons never had chance to wear out - had to replace them due to punctures.

Stick with Dunlop 2020.