Tyre choices

snorky · 30-01-08, 01:52 PM

Just thinking that as the tyres on the coupe don't really look the prettiest things in the world I might change them for some decent rubber.

Anyone got any recommendations at all?

Was thinking of these as I've had good experiences with T1-S's on a Mk2 G60 in the past and they're cheap, cheap delivered:

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...=m4b0s398p6816

Or P6000's as they're probably closer to OE:

http://www.blackcircles.com/public/order?view=standard

Anyone care to venture their thoughts/experiences?

Cheers,
Nick

Baggee · 30-01-08, 03:31 PM

Nick....I've got Firestones on mine. I am pretty certain that these were what Audi fitted as original. Not that they're the original tyres lol but I think when my Dad had the car he had the same tyres fitted when renewed. I will dig out the paperwork later on and let you know, if I have the reciepts
Chris

snorky · 30-01-08, 03:39 PM

Cheers Chris, much appreciated bud.

Coxy · 30-01-08, 04:06 PM

try www.mytyres.co.uk

they normally come out cheapest and it's free postage!

pimpdriver · 30-01-08, 04:52 PM

P6000s are sh1te. Vredestein are brilliant. What size?

I've just put Vredestein HiTrac on my 80CL, 14" rims. Very grippy.

And put Vredestein Sportrac 2s on the Audi 100 quattro in 205/60R15.

I used to have Goodyear Eagle F1s on the Mk2 Golf, in 185/60R14, a size which is no longer available in F1s. Brilliant tyres though.

snorky · 30-01-08, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpdriver

P6000s are sh1te. Vredestein are brilliant. What size?

I've just put Vredestein HiTrac on my 80CL, 14" rims. Very grippy.

And put Vredestein Sportrac 2s on the Audi 100 quattro in 205/60R15.

I used to have Goodyear Eagle F1s on the Mk2 Golf, in 185/60R14, a size which is no longer available in F1s. Brilliant tyres though.

That's P6000's off the list then!

Had Vredestein Sportrac 2's on my Saab T16S and rated them highly.

The Coupe has 185/60 14's too so no dice there...

The Firestone's Baggee mentions, if OE, look a potential and are damned cheap!

Baggee · 30-01-08, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorky

Cheers Chris, much appreciated bud.

Nick...Firestone690 HR185 60 14
Not sure if they are still available or if there is an alternative now. Let me know how you get on.

snorky · 30-01-08, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baggee

Nick...Firestone690 HR185 60 14
Not sure if they are still available or if there is an alternative now. Let me know how you get on.

Well there's a 590, a 700, an FZ200 and an SZ80.

I guess 690's are off the menu today!

Cheers for the heads up fella. Might look outside OE as am hearing positive stuff about both Vredestein and Toyo... Best performance today and all that?

pimpdriver · 30-01-08, 07:54 PM

I was going to say the same thing. You wouldn't stick Michelin MXVs on nowadays would you? Or Goodyear Grand Prix S.

Tyres evolve and manufacturers fit a wide range of tyres as OE, depends who's doing the best deal that year.

Vredestein... all the way.

Also got Vredestein Comtracs on the T4 Caravelle...

Click here:

http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-tests-n...-successes.htm

And here:

http://www.tyremen.co.uk/vredestein_tyres.html and then on he PDF Magazine cover.....

Vredestein make brilliant push bike tyres too. Fortezza Tri Comp or something in 700Cx23.

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30-01-08, 03:31 PM	#2
Baggee 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aldridge, Walsall Posts: 2,257	Nick....I've got Firestones on mine. I am pretty certain that these were what Audi fitted as original. Not that they're the original tyres lol but I think when my Dad had the car he had the same tyres fitted when renewed. I will dig out the paperwork later on and let you know, if I have the reciepts Chris

30-01-08, 03:39 PM	#3
snorky Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Wood of Bears, Birmingham Posts: 226	Cheers Chris, much appreciated bud.

30-01-08, 04:06 PM	#4
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	try www.mytyres.co.uk they normally come out cheapest and it's free postage!

30-01-08, 04:52 PM	#5
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	P6000s are sh1te. Vredestein are brilliant. What size? I've just put Vredestein HiTrac on my 80CL, 14" rims. Very grippy. And put Vredestein Sportrac 2s on the Audi 100 quattro in 205/60R15. I used to have Goodyear Eagle F1s on the Mk2 Golf, in 185/60R14, a size which is no longer available in F1s. Brilliant tyres though.

30-01-08, 07:54 PM	#9
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	I was going to say the same thing. You wouldn't stick Michelin MXVs on nowadays would you? Or Goodyear Grand Prix S. Tyres evolve and manufacturers fit a wide range of tyres as OE, depends who's doing the best deal that year. Vredestein... all the way. Also got Vredestein Comtracs on the T4 Caravelle... Click here: http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-tests-n...-successes.htm And here: http://www.tyremen.co.uk/vredestein_tyres.html and then on he PDF Magazine cover..... Vredestein make brilliant push bike tyres too. Fortezza Tri Comp or something in 700Cx23.