Replacement tyres

[Heathrowsteve]

Originally Posted by Heathrowsteve

As far as budget tyres go....Arrowspeeds have a good write up and I have them fitted to my Scimitar SS1 with no complaints. Good deal from Kwik-Fit on these.

.............. but I have Avons fitted on my 75 as this car clocks up the distance mileage

[myfirstrover]

I fitted these and find them good http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Neuton/NT8000.htm

[Frank Incensed]

Originally Posted by Heathrowsteve

.............. but I have Avons fitted on my 75 as this car clocks up the distance mileage

I've just had a pair of Avon ZV3s taken off the front after 15,000 miles. They would have lasted another couple of thousand before replacement but one got a puncture. I've had ZV5s put on the front, but I've been warned they might not last as long, the car being a diesel and the ZV5s having a lower load rating. My experience of the ZV5s (so far) is that they have lots of grip, and seem quite predictable, which is what I wanted for the greasy Manchester roads. Other people have slated the grip and feel of the ZV5.
A week later and I've got a rear puncture. Until then I had budget priced Infinity 05 tyres, that were put on the car by the dealer I bought it from 20,000 miles ago. They had very little grip, but to me that was never a problem as they were predictable and the car never tried to swap ends quickly. As they still had an amazing 7mm of tread after 20,000 miles, I thought they were almost ideal to put on the back. Since having them taken off, the ride is considerably smoother and quieter though.
Basically what I'm saying is that, although you can't argue with stopping distance tests (I'd NEVER fit Infinitys to the front), nearly everything else is down to personal preference and understanding what your tyres will and won't do. (Oh, how I hate unseen diesel spills!) Other people's experiences are a useful guide and interesting to read, but might not be shared by you under similar circumstances.