M Sutton
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Looking at getting some new tyres in 195/50/15s. Just wondered what everyones opinion is on some good tyres for me as theres soo many to choose from!
Thanks
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lostboy
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Rainsport 2
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harrisp
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quote: Originally posted by lostboy
Rainsport 2
Mine are nothing special.
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lostboy
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quote: Originally posted by harrisp
quote: Originally posted by lostboy
Rainsport 2
Mine are nothing special.
Really? I've read they're good in all conditions, although I read that, I have no experience.
I like Yokohama Parada Spec 2's they were great for me in all weathers (compared to the nankangs I have on) and Kumho KU31's are allegedly awesome tyres for the price and strongly recommend by alot of people.
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Nic Barnes
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parada's are awful in the wet. most yokohama's are. compared to your nankgangs they will feel glued to the road though. rainsport 2's are a good tyre for something half cheap.
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deano87
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Continental Premium Contacts.
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lostboy
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What would you recomend I'm going to buy some new tyres soon and it'll either be Parada spec 2, proxies or Falken.
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Jake
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not the falkens. Parada2 are very soft for a road tyre so not the most durable. I found t1r's pretty good although soft sidewalls
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harrisp
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quote: Originally posted by lostboy
quote: Originally posted by harrisp
quote: Originally posted by lostboy
Rainsport 2
Mine are nothing special.
Really? I've read they're good in all conditions, although I read that, I have no experience.
I like Yokohama Parada Spec 2's they were great for me in all weathers (compared to the nankangs I have on) and Kumho KU31's are allegedly awesome tyres for the price and strongly recommend by alot of people.
They aren't bad but they aren't excellent in my opinion.
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Nic Barnes
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quote: Originally posted by jake
not the falkens. Parada2 are very soft for a road tyre so not the most durable. I found t1r's pretty good although soft sidewalls
quite bad in the wet though toyo's. infact i actually much preferd rainsport 2's to toyo's wet or dry. i think toyo are internet hyped and quite over rated tbh.
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Jake
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not the best in the wet although not dangerous. I was very impressed with the toyos in the dry but that could be down to different chassis's
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Nic Barnes
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i had them on my vectra as thats what it came with. uniroyals overall are much better.
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am4nf
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I wouldnt buy anything else apart from rainsports
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BlueCorsa
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quote: Originally posted by deano87
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+1
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CORSA NUT
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quote: Originally posted by BlueCorsa
quote: Originally posted by deano87
Continental Premium Contacts.
+1
+2 they made my 182 feel like it could turn on a dime! Plus in the wet you knew the limits very easily.
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dangermouse2503
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I highly recommend Goodyear Eagle F1's pal.
Rainsport 2's are excellent but really soft compound so wear down quicker on dry roads.
Just for gods sake dont go down the part worn route!
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VegasPhil
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I only buy Eagle F1's for my own car.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Graeme
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Continetal Contact 2`s, had them on 4 cars now and they make the car stick to the road like shit to a blanket and last ages for me.
Pricey but well worth the money.
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cunningham
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Dunlop fast respose amazing tyre never stepped out one with me
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Rob B
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Can't believe no one has mentioned the best tyres out there.
Michelin Exalto's, On a 250 bhp Fwd car i had Conti contact 2s, eagle F1s, Toyo T1Rs and Michelins, and the Michelins were far far superior in all areas!
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CORSA NUT
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Fucking hell Rob i can't believe i forgot about the exalto's!
I had these on the 182 before the Conti's and they were even better!..Do'h
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M Sutton
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Cheers for the replys people gives me more of an idea what to look for!
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CORSA NUT
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Downside is Exalto's are very expensive
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Rob B
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62 pounds fitted and balanced at costco
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CORSA NUT
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No way??? Kwick fit wanted £550 for 4 the time i wanted them This is for the 182 size right?
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