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d_a_n1979 · 18th November 2014, 14:52

The Jinyu's seem to be getting fairly good reviews on TyreReviews and on here too by certain members!

They're c£45 on Camskill!!!

rosephus · 18th November 2014, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Alan.F

I have just had 2 Landsail 225/45/18 fitted to the front of my ZT and find them a really good tyre in wet or dry conditions, they were £61 each fitted.

http://www.landsailtyres.co.uk/

My local tyre place fits these as a medium tyre. He fits them to RS8's etc. Rates them highly in all conditions. I will be going for a pair on the rears in January

marinabrian · 19th November 2014, 17:58

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Originally Posted by joethefro

My local tyre place fits these as a medium tyre. He fits them to RS8's etc. Rates them highly in all conditions. I will be going for a pair on the rears in January

Hmm Audi RS8 with Lansail tyres?, wouldn't be me I'm afraid

If you can afford to buy and run one of those, you don't buy gash tyres for it

Brian

P.S. what brand are the four tyres you said you can buy for the price of one Michelin at Costco then?

rosephus · 19th November 2014, 18:12

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Hmm Audi RS8 with Lansail tyres?, wouldn't be me I'm afraid

If you can afford to buy and run one of those, you don't buy gash tyres for it

Brian

P.S. what brand are the four tyres you said you can buy for the price of one Michelin at Costco then?

Sorry not audi RS8's! Ford RS! Big difference.

What brand? Why Landsail of course!

marinabrian · 19th November 2014, 18:20

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Originally Posted by joethefro

Sorry not audi RS8's! Ford RS! Big difference.

What brand? Why Landsail of course!

THESE

Four fitted for £160?, that seems awfully cheap still.

I'm liking the E rating for wet grip

Brian

shiner · 19th November 2014, 18:21

Brian , whilst in agreement with getting what you pay for , you can get some very sensible value tyres , if you TREAD carefully.
Seen some very scary 3-4yr old tyres mot failures ,split sidewalls on nexens the other day which was a shock , thread separation on a premium brand and several ruptured michelins.
Have fitted literally 100s of Pace alventi tyres , in a 225 45 18 95w C rated for wet grip and fuel efficency , 72 db for noise , at £44.95 fitted inc Vat. Also had none returned with any issues and run our ZT on a set. Also preform better then the BF goodrich , second line bridgestones i had before.
Kormaran , a second line michelin is also a decent option combining cost and quality.
SO whilst you get what you pay for, the gap between a decent budget tyre and a premium is far narrower than it used to be.
Anyone want any tyre prices , just drop me a pm.
Andy

marinabrian · 19th November 2014, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiner

Brian , whilst in agreement with getting what you pay for , you can get some very sensible value tyres , if you TREAD carefully.
Seen some very scary 3-4yr old tyres mot failures ,split sidewalls on nexens the other day which was a shock , thread separation on a premium brand and several ruptured michelins.
Have fitted literally 100s of Pace alventi tyres , in a 225 45 18 95w C rated for wet grip and fuel efficency , 72 db for noise , at £44.95 fitted inc Vat. Also had none returned with any issues and run our ZT on a set. Also preform better then the BF goodrich , second line bridgestones i had before.
Kormaran , a second line michelin is also a decent option combining cost and quality.
SO whilst you get what you pay for, the gap between a decent budget tyre and a premium is far narrower than it used to be.
Anyone want any tyre prices , just drop me a pm.
Andy

Andy, I had a pair of Autogrip 200 fitted to the ZT, as that's all the tyre place had in the correct size when the winter tyres that came with the car decided to chuck in the towel.

Not what I expected TBH, but apart from a slight increase in road noise, hang on in there quite well on wet greasy roads.

Only covered 900 miles since they were fitted, but much better than this

I will replace them with something a little better once the wheels come off for refurb though

Brian

shiner · 19th November 2014, 18:34

looks like the car that was fitted to needs a visit to our hunter 4 wheel alingnment correction service

rosephus · 19th November 2014, 18:35

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

THESE

Four fitted for £160?, that seems awfully cheap still.

I'm liking the E rating for wet grip

Brian

The landsails I looked at were rated C in the wet. I have evergreens on the front and michelin super sports on the rear both have been fine with no wet grip issues.

Will probably go with another pair of evergreens to be honest just so all 4 are the same.

chillyphil · 19th November 2014, 18:56

I've picked up a set of hairpins to fit on the connie, once I get them refurbed, I need to look at tyres.

Geez, now I am back in my more usual confused state of mind.

I don't do many miles, want a quiet comfortable ride, but also want a bit of re-assurance that I can stop when I need to.

Trying to get my head round the classifications, fuel, grip, noise.

Looked at these two, big difference in price, but the same classifications.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...r18-95w-276273

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...r18-95y-276050

So, how reliable are the classifications, do we know?

Is paying twice as much for a branded tyre sensible?

19th November 2014, 18:21	#26
shiner Regional Secretary London South & West 75 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 1,044 Thanks: 395 Thanked 177 Times in 124 Posts	Brian , whilst in agreement with getting what you pay for , you can get some very sensible value tyres , if you TREAD carefully. Seen some very scary 3-4yr old tyres mot failures ,split sidewalls on nexens the other day which was a shock , thread separation on a premium brand and several ruptured michelins. Have fitted literally 100s of Pace alventi tyres , in a 225 45 18 95w C rated for wet grip and fuel efficency , 72 db for noise , at £44.95 fitted inc Vat. Also had none returned with any issues and run our ZT on a set. Also preform better then the BF goodrich , second line bridgestones i had before. Kormaran , a second line michelin is also a decent option combining cost and quality. SO whilst you get what you pay for, the gap between a decent budget tyre and a premium is far narrower than it used to be. Anyone want any tyre prices , just drop me a pm. Andy __________________ Andy T4.KV6 belt special tools [2002 MG ZT 2.5 177 manual Starlight silver 2004 MG ZT-T 1.8T 160 manual green

19th November 2014, 18:34	#28
shiner Regional Secretary London South & West 75 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 1,044 Thanks: 395 Thanked 177 Times in 124 Posts	looks like the car that was fitted to needs a visit to our hunter 4 wheel alingnment correction service __________________ Andy T4.KV6 belt special tools [2002 MG ZT 2.5 177 manual Starlight silver 2004 MG ZT-T 1.8T 160 manual green

18th November 2014, 14:52	#21
d_a_n1979 Banned 2004 MG ZT-T 190+ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Preston Posts: 957 Thanks: 97 Thanked 109 Times in 85 Posts	The Jinyu's seem to be getting fairly good reviews on TyreReviews and on here too by certain members! They're c£45 on Camskill!!!

19th November 2014, 18:56	#30
chillyphil Gets stuck in MGZT-T Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Paignton Posts: 618 Thanks: 278 Thanked 90 Times in 72 Posts	I've picked up a set of hairpins to fit on the connie, once I get them refurbed, I need to look at tyres. Geez, now I am back in my more usual confused state of mind. I don't do many miles, want a quiet comfortable ride, but also want a bit of re-assurance that I can stop when I need to. Trying to get my head round the classifications, fuel, grip, noise. Looked at these two, big difference in price, but the same classifications. http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...r18-95w-276273 http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...r18-95y-276050 So, how reliable are the classifications, do we know? Is paying twice as much for a branded tyre sensible?