Budget brand tyres
07-17-2009, 04:38 AM
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I know BMW use Continental Sport Runflats here in the UK, but with most of us feeling the pinch of this global recession, have e60 owners tried "budget brands" that they are willing to recommend OR indeed warn the forum about brands to "steer" clear from...(pardon the pun).
I have changed my tyres to a budget brand on a personal recommendation. I have staggered (245/18/35 front and 275/18/40 rear) Nankangs non-run flats all-weather tryes (premium chinese brand) that I can honestly say they are just as good as the Continental sports (non-runflat)....and with a much better wear rate (still good after 30000 miles with at least 5-6mm left). I bought 4 new Nankang tyres on-line (mytyre.com) for around ?350.00....at a huge cost saving over Continental tyres....?950.00.
What do the rest of us use?
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I know BMW use Continental Sport Runflats here in the UK, but with most of us feeling the pinch of this global recession, have e60 owners tried "budget brands" that they are willing to recommend OR indeed warn the forum about brands to "steer" clear from...(pardon the pun).
I have changed my tyres to a budget brand on a personal recommendation. I have staggered (245/18/35 front and 275/18/40 rear) Nankangs non-run flats all-weather tryes (premium chinese brand) that I can honestly say they are just as good as the Continental sports (non-runflat)....and with a much better wear rate (still good after 30000 miles with at least 5-6mm left). I bought 4 new Nankang tyres on-line (mytyre.com) for around ?350.00....at a huge cost saving over Continental tyres....?950.00.
What do the rest of us use?
Regards
Kaz
07-17-2009, 04:49 AM
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I have Pirelli's.
I think the word "budget" is a relative term in this case since I haven't seen any brand new tires for these cars go for less than $150 each.
Word of mouth and customer reviews are the best way to get an understanding of how good/bad a tire performs.
I think the word "budget" is a relative term in this case since I haven't seen any brand new tires for these cars go for less than $150 each.
Word of mouth and customer reviews are the best way to get an understanding of how good/bad a tire performs.
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='944866' date='Jul 17 2009, 08:49 AM
I have Pirelli's.
I think the word "budget" is a relative term in this case since I haven't seen any brand new tires for these cars go for less than $150 each.
Word of mouth and customer reviews are the best way to get an understanding of how good/bad a tire performs.
I think the word "budget" is a relative term in this case since I haven't seen any brand new tires for these cars go for less than $150 each.
Word of mouth and customer reviews are the best way to get an understanding of how good/bad a tire performs.
As for word of mouth and customer reviews ... helpful YES ... but the consummate source for good data NO ... I'd add a collection of intel from respected car-specific tech mags and yes, even Consumer Union Reports. That trio of sources would be more balanced - then it's still buyer-beware - The MARKETING GUYS pushing the ads are often paid more than the engineers who design the tires!!
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Originally Posted by khoratfarooq' post='944859' date='Jul 17 2009, 07:38 AM
Hi all
I know BMW use Continental Sport Runflats here in the UK, but with most of us feeling the pinch of this global recession, have e60 owners tried "budget brands" that they are willing to recommend OR indeed warn the forum about brands to "steer" clear from...(pardon the pun).
I have changed my tyres to a budget brand on a personal recommendation. I have staggered (245/18/35 front and 275/18/40 rear) Nankangs non-run flats all-weather tryes (premium chinese brand) that I can honestly say they are just as good as the Continental sports (non-runflat)....and with a much better wear rate (still good after 30000 miles with at least 5-6mm left). I bought 4 new Nankang tyres on-line (mytyre.com) for around ?350.00....at a huge cost saving over Continental tyres....?950.00.
What do the rest of us use?
Regards
Kaz
I know BMW use Continental Sport Runflats here in the UK, but with most of us feeling the pinch of this global recession, have e60 owners tried "budget brands" that they are willing to recommend OR indeed warn the forum about brands to "steer" clear from...(pardon the pun).
I have changed my tyres to a budget brand on a personal recommendation. I have staggered (245/18/35 front and 275/18/40 rear) Nankangs non-run flats all-weather tryes (premium chinese brand) that I can honestly say they are just as good as the Continental sports (non-runflat)....and with a much better wear rate (still good after 30000 miles with at least 5-6mm left). I bought 4 new Nankang tyres on-line (mytyre.com) for around ?350.00....at a huge cost saving over Continental tyres....?950.00.
What do the rest of us use?
Regards
Kaz
I had Nankangs on a Porsche for 4 years and they lasted well and I found them to be a great tyre.
If they are certified to travel a certain speed and they last well and stop you when you want then thats all that matters.
Too much emphasis is on brands these days.
07-17-2009, 05:16 AM
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You get what you pay for. Budget tires might (MIGHT) feel ok for the first month or so but quickly get loud. Stick with a good brand, Michelin is tops really IMHO, Continentals are good but tend to get a bit loud towards the end of their life cycle.
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Consumers Report is a good source. They are independent, without ads being pushed on by marketing. But I'm not sure that would help the guys from across the pond, as CR is more US based.
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='944874' date='Jul 17 2009, 09:16 AM
You get what you pay for. Budget tires might (MIGHT) feel ok for the first month or so but quickly get loud. Stick with a good brand, Michelin is tops really IMHO, Continentals are good but tend to get a bit loud towards the end of their life cycle.
Even within the same "brand" tire performance characteristics vary.
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The best bang for your buck tire is the General Exclaim UHP tire, they are very well rated on tire rack and you can 19"s for under $150 a tire. I had them on my e46 and they were great, they wear very well, and perform great in wet conditions. The only time I would suggest not to get them is if you were planning on tracking your car because they do have a little softer sidewall, but in terms of everyday use they are great. When my toyo T1R's wear out I will be switching back to the General's.
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I am rolling on Nankang NSII on mine now abt 8K miles.
They sound a bit loud after a while but it could also be my alignment wasn't done right by the dealership for a while that it feathered my tires.
So it may not be Nankang's fault.
I also ran Hankook Ventus Sport K104.
I heard many good things abt General Exclaim UHP and Hankook RS3
And also Kumho SPT I think.
Seriously budget performance tires are good enough for street use even aggressive driving.
If you find the limit of these budget on the street and you bitch about it then you better start taking your car to a track.
They sound a bit loud after a while but it could also be my alignment wasn't done right by the dealership for a while that it feathered my tires.
So it may not be Nankang's fault.
I also ran Hankook Ventus Sport K104.
I heard many good things abt General Exclaim UHP and Hankook RS3
And also Kumho SPT I think.
Seriously budget performance tires are good enough for street use even aggressive driving.
If you find the limit of these budget on the street and you bitch about it then you better start taking your car to a track.
07-17-2009, 07:01 AM
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Budget brand really depends on where you draw that line.
Good tire companys that are often much cheaper then the norm are..
Nitto
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Sumitomo HZR III tires
Falken FK452
Cooper
Hankook
My friend who goes through tires like mad. He has literally had everything from Mich PS2's to Goodyear to Falken to Hankook and on and on. He tracks a few times a year. But he just put on a set of Nitto Invos (replaced some Hankook Ventus) and he says he is worried about snapping an axle they grip so hard. Every other tire he has ever had he said he had no problem spinning them going into second. The Invos he said he can't even come close of braking them loose going into second. Even take offs he said they just grab like a bitch. He said nothing has gripped anywhere close to the Invos. Says there quite as can be also. He only has about 4K on them so far so we'll see how they wear. According to people he trust on his Acura forum people have been very pleased with the tire from start to finish. Though be warned the Invos do get a little pricey compared to like Sumitomo HZR III that tire rack ranks very high as does the users.
Good tire companys that are often much cheaper then the norm are..
Nitto
General
Sumitomo HZR III tires
Falken FK452
Cooper
Hankook
My friend who goes through tires like mad. He has literally had everything from Mich PS2's to Goodyear to Falken to Hankook and on and on. He tracks a few times a year. But he just put on a set of Nitto Invos (replaced some Hankook Ventus) and he says he is worried about snapping an axle they grip so hard. Every other tire he has ever had he said he had no problem spinning them going into second. The Invos he said he can't even come close of braking them loose going into second. Even take offs he said they just grab like a bitch. He said nothing has gripped anywhere close to the Invos. Says there quite as can be also. He only has about 4K on them so far so we'll see how they wear. According to people he trust on his Acura forum people have been very pleased with the tire from start to finish. Though be warned the Invos do get a little pricey compared to like Sumitomo HZR III that tire rack ranks very high as does the users.