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MistaSmiff
29-07-2005, 07:04 AM
:o :p

19" 235/35 ZR for the front
19" 265/30 ZR for the rear

..any recommendations please ??, I'm not after super duper expensive tyres neither ..any suggestions please

cheers. [cool
Sport Coupe
29-07-2005, 07:48 AM
How about this latest rubber :p

http://www.glasgowsurvival.co.uk/belters/condom.jpg


Sorry, it sprang to mind when I read the title :D



In terms of the expensive stuff that you wrap around your wheels, I can seriously recomend the Michelin Pilot Sports, great grip all year round and when pushed they dont squeel.
cableguy
29-07-2005, 08:26 AM
I've always found these two to be the most competitive

www.blackcircles.com
www.johnsonstyres.com

Happy Hunting... [ok
BigFas
29-07-2005, 09:17 AM
I would recommend Falken FK451 in those sizes. Lee has them as well. A good all round tyre, skittish in the damp, but fine in the dry and wet and not expensive.
MistaSmiff
29-07-2005, 10:15 AM
FAS, your spot on mate, I did have those in mind as i'll be lowering my ride too and heard that the tyre wall is not that wide.

Sport Coupe - I don't like the tread pattern .. :rolleyes:
MistaSmiff
29-07-2005, 10:42 AM
oh..my supplier just told me that the Falkens are too thin , said it does'nt cover the rim enough :confused: and suggested Hankook or Continental Sports...anybody know much about these tyres?
lee330sport
29-07-2005, 10:50 AM
Falkens will be fine. I have 265 stretched across a 10" wide rear. The way i go through tyres, falkens are the best option for performance on a budget.
MistaSmiff
29-07-2005, 11:08 AM
Where are you getting your Falkens from?
330-Singh
29-07-2005, 11:31 AM
How many miles can you get out of Falkens on average? I know it depends on how you drive etc. But a Ball park figure would be useful
Stock323iSaloon
29-07-2005, 12:06 PM
i recon u should try Mytyres.co.uk for prices
Ali
29-07-2005, 12:34 PM
I'm running the same sizes with Dunlop Sport 9000's...

Very very happy with them... Progressive handling.
peppernick
29-07-2005, 01:00 PM
Yep Falkens are good budget performance tyres. I would also look at Kumho. However, if you could get Contis at the price of the Falkens, I'll go for them.
MistaSmiff
29-07-2005, 01:33 PM
Do you mean Continentals?

Do the Falkens have a Fat Rim Protector becasue thats what i'm looking into. The HANCOOKS have what they call XL rim protection :D

feck that www.mytyres.co.uk website is fooking cheap!!
Chaos
29-07-2005, 02:00 PM
Aye it's a good site that. The Dunlops have XL rim prot aswell btw, just a FYI. :)
petef
29-07-2005, 02:36 PM
Ive got the continental Sport 2's on mine and they seem a very good tyre in the wet and dry and do have a protective side wall. They were a little pricey though.

Pete:)
Vert
29-07-2005, 03:25 PM
I paid £200 for 2x 225/40/18 Pirelli P Zero Nero . I can ask him if my supplier can do good prices for your sizes??
Sport Coupe
29-07-2005, 05:02 PM
You need to check this out :eek: Tyres at cost +15% in Brum too ;)

http://www.e36coupe.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43329

Now you can go for a decent tyre instead of a middle of the line jobbie.
Raj
29-07-2005, 05:29 PM
I recently bought some 255s pilot sports for my rears from mytyres and they set me back £170 each. Think I may have to take that chap up on the offer and get some for the fronts and keep them in the garage till I need them. That is unbelievably cheap.... :eek:

Deffo recommend the pilot sports though.
Vert
29-07-2005, 10:22 PM
I recently bought some 255s pilot sports for my rears from mytyres and they set me back £170 each. Think I may have to take that chap up on the offer and get some for the fronts and keep them in the garage till I need them. That is unbelievably cheap.... :eek:

Deffo recommend the pilot sports though.


Wow! But would need to get to Brum, though!
MistaSmiff
29-07-2005, 11:56 PM
I've emailed the guy and will hopefully be meeting up with him tommorow to purchase a full set. [cool
Raj
30-07-2005, 12:03 PM
Wow! But would need to get to Brum, though!

Only live in Wolves anyway and I'm always in Brum. Will email him.
Afif
30-07-2005, 01:35 PM
:eek: Now thats seriously cheap! Whats the guys email? My e36coupe login never works :(
Afif
30-07-2005, 01:46 PM
never mind just noticed its in his sig.
MistaSmiff
30-07-2005, 02:39 PM
Can't leave messages on his mobile, his landline just rings out. No pm sent back and no email response ....hmmm...is this a joke.. :rolleyes: or is he on holiday himself...
330-Singh
30-07-2005, 02:41 PM
apparently he is on hols until week monday.....