Directional tyres - Page 3

GreyGhost · 9th March 2008, 19:10

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Originally Posted by e668ecp

Really?!? That does surprise me but the first time I went there they said can't do 18inch wheel... strange!

When looking for a fitter recently there were quite a few that said 17" was the largest they could fit. Must be a limitation on some fitting machines.

e668ecp · 9th March 2008, 19:12

Is that at the tyre place opposite the new Merc dealer - hes quite cheap

Jules · 9th March 2008, 23:40

In my experience the cheaper the tyre, the more road noise you get!

Get what you pay for in tyres generally.
My belief is directional and sided tyres earn the manufacturers more revenue as there are less options to swap the tyres around during their life to "even out" the wear. Consequently they come to the end of their useful life sooner.

andy · 10th March 2008, 00:39

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My belief is directional and sided tyres earn the manufacturers more revenue as there are less options to swap the tyres around during their life to "even out" the wear. Consequently they come to the end of their useful life sooner.

Yes, I am in total agreement.
I have 3 ok'ish and one LH that is nearly on wear bars AND 4 RH SPARES, I could delay getting replacements for a few thousand miles but would have to get a tyre turned on a rim and its not really worth it, hence the enquirey so that I can even out the wear in future
'As we used to do in the old days'

So can anybody that has got non directional 18" tyres fitted please name them

I have a couple of days spare this week, provisionally allocated to a new alternator - 42k Grrrrrrr but maybe a few visits to tyre dealers may produce results, telephoning doesnt seem to !

Greeners · 10th March 2008, 07:34

No one mentioned Nan Kangs yet..........Lovely tyres & CHEAP (they are directional though------but still CHEAP)

Here you go...

BigRuss · 10th March 2008, 13:35

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Originally Posted by andy

So can anybody that has got non directional 18" tyres fitted please name them

Kumho's KU31's are non directional.

Russ

tigerchubs · 10th March 2008, 13:58

Hi Russ
hope your well and looking forward to meet.

I know your in the market for tyres soon but for information purposes the Kumho tyre you quote is directional.

Kev

Greeners · 10th March 2008, 14:16

I'd be suprised if there are any 18" tyres that are nondirectional tyres, as 18" tyres would generally only be fitted to high performance cars

BigRuss · 10th March 2008, 14:29

Hi Kev,I'm fine thanks, hope you're likewise, looking forward to the next meet. Having re-read the information on the Kumho's I stand corrected, sorry

Getting some fitted tomorrow best price I could find locally £85 inc vat balanced and fitted, from the aforementioned tyre fitters in Heckmondwike.
Next job after that is a full service including replacing full set of brakes. (once the weather gets better!)

Russ

Jules · 10th March 2008, 14:57

There's a great few brands mentioned now on this thread...... but are they: Good cos ther'e cheap?
Good cos they wear well?
Good for grip?
or Good cos they are quiet?

What brand would meet all the above 4 criteria???

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I'd be suprised if there are any 18" tyres that are nondirectional tyres, as 18" tyres would generally only be fitted to high performance cars __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

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Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	There's a great few brands mentioned now on this thread...... but are they: Good cos ther'e cheap? Good cos they wear well? Good for grip? or Good cos they are quiet? What brand would meet all the above 4 criteria??? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

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e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Is that at the tyre place opposite the new Merc dealer - hes quite cheap

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tigerchubs Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT+ in Yorkshire Gold Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Russ hope your well and looking forward to meet. I know your in the market for tyres soon but for information purposes the Kumho tyre you quote is directional. Kev