Maybe worth a try?

neilb740 · 4th April 2016, 14:14

Its tire time again and I've been doing a bit of research.

I've found one that looks interesting but I'm hesitating because I've never heard of the Brand, cant find much online about them and I'm guessing they are probably Chinese. I don't like buying without researching a bit.

They do however have a B rating for wet grip, a C for fuel economy and a 69db noise level. That compares well with tires twice the price.

The tire in question is the Gremax Capturar and I can get them for £39.50 each.

Anyone ever heard of them?

(Standing by for the usual " if you don't pay £200 a corner then you are little better than a murderer" rant from the usual suspects)

shadysadie · 4th April 2016, 15:03

They are definitely Chinese (Qingdao city) but unable to find any reviews as they are relatively new to the UK.

I don't subscribe to the " £200 a corner" theory but think that you do need to pay around £100 for a decent tire unless you only use the car for occasionally "pottering" to the shops. I have used Vredestein Sportraks on my 75's for over three years now and they have proved to be excellent tires.

coab · 4th April 2016, 15:20

Ive noticed the standard of the tyres are improving but I do still go by the 2 adages that buy the best tyres you can afford and you get what you pay for.
(Unless you take your car to Halfrauds lol and come away lighter in the pocket and in the undertray dept.)

neilb740 · 4th April 2016, 15:40

I'm probably going to end up paying £250 that I cant really afford to replace the Goodyear Eagles I've got on at the moment for more of the same.

These tyres always seem temping, especially when they claim good performance ratings but you can never tell how accurate the ratings are.

I cant afford to spend £80 on something I'm going to end up throwing away either!

Don't know whether to take a chance.

v-man · 4th April 2016, 15:42

Probably not an exhaustive list, but it might be useful for anyone looking for a tyre brand and where they originate from.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tire_companies

neilb740 · 4th April 2016, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by v-man

Probably not an exhaustive list, but it might be useful for anyone looking for a tyre brand and where they originate from.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tire_companies

The one British company on that list only makes competition Rally tires

coab · 4th April 2016, 16:28

If that`s what you can afford nothing wrong with them. Buy two and if you get on with them you know what to buy next time.

Heddy · 4th April 2016, 16:30

Happy with the Dunlop Blue Response I've just had fitted. Not mega expensive, around 65 quid each, only got them 'cos they're quiet.

Nev The Bear · 4th April 2016, 16:34

I have Falken ZE914 tyres fitted to my ZTT I also had these fitted to my 75 I uses to own, I find them a good tyre for the price I paid £103.50 per tyre fully fitted for 225/45 R18 tyres.

James.uk · 4th April 2016, 16:36

I buy "Uniroyal rain expert" (?) @ £50 each and love em. They have been keeping me out of ditches for years now, (and that's not always easy!).

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neilb740 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 110 Thanked 362 Times in 237 Posts	Maybe worth a try? Its tire time again and I've been doing a bit of research. I've found one that looks interesting but I'm hesitating because I've never heard of the Brand, cant find much online about them and I'm guessing they are probably Chinese. I don't like buying without researching a bit. They do however have a B rating for wet grip, a C for fuel economy and a 69db noise level. That compares well with tires twice the price. The tire in question is the Gremax Capturar and I can get them for £39.50 each. Anyone ever heard of them? (Standing by for the usual " if you don't pay £200 a corner then you are little better than a murderer" rant from the usual suspects)

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v-man I really should get out more....... Ford Fezza Poverty Spec & ? Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2,892 Thanks: 526 Thanked 349 Times in 275 Posts	Probably not an exhaustive list, but it might be useful for anyone looking for a tyre brand and where they originate from. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tire_companies __________________ Report potholes, flytipping, broken streetlights - www.fixmystreet.com Find cheaper diesel/petrol - www.petrolprices.com 2001 Rover 45 1.8 Impression S owned for 15 years, now scrapped.

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shadysadie Loves to post BRG Connie Auto KV6, Dorchester red Jap. spec. Auto KV6 and 1967 Volvo 122S "Amazon" Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 310 Thanks: 234 Thanked 90 Times in 60 Posts	They are definitely Chinese (Qingdao city) but unable to find any reviews as they are relatively new to the UK. I don't subscribe to the " £200 a corner" theory but think that you do need to pay around £100 for a decent tire unless you only use the car for occasionally "pottering" to the shops. I have used Vredestein Sportraks on my 75's for over three years now and they have proved to be excellent tires.

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coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Ive noticed the standard of the tyres are improving but I do still go by the 2 adages that buy the best tyres you can afford and you get what you pay for. (Unless you take your car to Halfrauds lol and come away lighter in the pocket and in the undertray dept.)

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neilb740 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 110 Thanked 362 Times in 237 Posts	I'm probably going to end up paying £250 that I cant really afford to replace the Goodyear Eagles I've got on at the moment for more of the same. These tyres always seem temping, especially when they claim good performance ratings but you can never tell how accurate the ratings are. I cant afford to spend £80 on something I'm going to end up throwing away either! Don't know whether to take a chance.

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coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	If that`s what you can afford nothing wrong with them. Buy two and if you get on with them you know what to buy next time.

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Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Happy with the Dunlop Blue Response I've just had fitted. Not mega expensive, around 65 quid each, only got them 'cos they're quiet.

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Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	I have Falken ZE914 tyres fitted to my ZTT I also had these fitted to my 75 I uses to own, I find them a good tyre for the price I paid £103.50 per tyre fully fitted for 225/45 R18 tyres.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I buy "Uniroyal rain expert" (?) @ £50 each and love em. They have been keeping me out of ditches for years now, (and that's not always easy!). ...