Time for New Tyres

5ummer5 · 23rd June 2008, 11:45

Hi all,

The time has come for me to buy some new front tyres. I havent been overly impressed with the standards that come with the type-r so i wont be buying them again.

I am considering getting the Michelin pilot sports. Does anyone use them, or have any other recommendations for tyres?

Obviously the cheaper the better but im not going to sacrifice performace for maybe only a £20 saving or so. I am open to suggestions.

Thanks

RabidManx · 23rd June 2008, 13:06

I have pilot sports on my CTS from when I got it....they certainly stick to the road and seem to be wearing OK.

I also had them on my old A3 and they lasted for a long time!

triple_x · 23rd June 2008, 13:16

Try using UK tyres online: Blackcircles.co.uk discount tyre specialist for prices and/or info about other tyres.
And just out of curiosity, what mileage have you got out of tyres?

5ummer5 · 23rd June 2008, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by triple_x

Try using UK tyres online: Blackcircles.co.uk discount tyre specialist for prices and/or info about other tyres.
And just out of curiosity, what mileage have you got out of tyres?

Thanks,

Im not sure off the top of my head. I will have a look and let you know this evening. I will post pics up too. The middle and inside edge of the tyre if fine, loads of tread left. The outside edge however is not looking good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RabidManx

I have pilot sports on my CTS from when I got it....they certainly stick to the road and seem to be wearing OK.

I also had them on my old A3 and they lasted for a long time!

Thats good to know. It might be worth spending the money on these then

5ummer5 · 23rd June 2008, 19:34

Ok i have done nearly 15500 on these. As you can see from the pics they are wearing a lot more on the outside than the inside! I check the tyre pressures probably once a month. I know i should do it sooner and i will start making a habit of it!

A bit odd tho.

Dimplyred · 23rd June 2008, 19:38

The Michelin Pilots are great tyres.

Judging by the wear on the old ones, it looks like you may need to get the tracking checked before fitting new tyres.

ADE Type S · 23rd June 2008, 19:40

I have the Pilot sports on my TypeS they came as standard on the 18" option wheels and i am pretty impressed with them so far!

streakybird · 23rd June 2008, 19:46

Awesome choice of tyre! Mine needs changing and they have lasted 23500miles!
Gonna get exact same ones!!!! Pricey though! ouch!!!
Only issue with them is that every bump you go over... you feel it!

5ummer5 · 24th June 2008, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

it looks like you may need to get the tracking checked before fitting new tyres.

When my car went in for the 12500 service they apparently did the tracking but i have noticed that it does pull slightly to the left. I will get that done again with the new tyres!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADE Type S

I have the Pilot sports on my TypeS they came as standard on the 18" option wheels and i am pretty impressed with them so far!

Thats some good feedback, the general feedback i am getting from *** is that they are good so i think they may be the ones!

Quote:

Originally Posted by streakybird

Awesome choice of tyre! Mine needs changing and they have lasted 23500miles!
Gonna get exact same ones!!!! Pricey though! ouch!!!
Only issue with them is that every bump you go over... you feel it!

Yeah they are a little pricey, i think £125 was the cheapest i found in a 225/40/18. Do they make the ride harsh then?! Ive got a type-r and its fairly stiff already im not sure if i want to make it even worse! Some of the roads round my way are not good at all!

minisweeper · 24th June 2008, 08:37

You seem pretty sold on the pilots and 125 is a pretty good price (think the best I found was 140+) but just incase you want some other options I put the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas on my front wheels when the pilots ran out and I've been suitably impressed with them. They're cheaper than the pilots but not cheap. I probably dont push my civic as hard as you do but I've got a lot of torque to throw at them and they haven't let me down yet...

5ummer5 · 24th June 2008, 09:29

Ive not heard of those before i will have to look into them. Its not that i push my civic hard all the time, most of the time i just drive normally. Its just on those occasions when its a lovely day, and i just feel like having a bit of a blast. All i want to know is that they will stick

Courant · 24th June 2008, 09:52

Can I stick in a big recommendation for Conti Sport Contact 3s? Have had them fitted to my Type-S and done around 5000 miles with them so far and they've been absolutely excellent. Best points for me are: extremely progressive loss of grip and v. good road feel, both wet or dry; very smooth ride, they take up bumps really well; excellent wear rate so far (and as expected, given various opinions posted on the internet - I'm optimistic at getting at least 20,000miles out of a set). In various magazine road tests they typically set very fast relative lap times in both the wet and dry, so grip is up there with the best (and typically better than the Michelin PS2). Plus cheaper than the Michelin!

Otherwise look at the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asyms, they also seem really good with good reports. Almost fitted those instead!

Courant

5ummer5 · 24th June 2008, 10:02

Thanks for the info! I think i will have to spend an evening weighing up all the different recommendations and do some research!

5ummer5 · 26th June 2008, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courant

Otherwise look at the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asyms, they also seem really good with good reports. Almost fitted those instead!

Courant

After searching reviews and considering the options i think i am going to go for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asyms! They seem like the best mix of handling/feel/road noise for me! Now to find the best price! £101 each delivered so far.

Courant · 26th June 2008, 21:44

Let us know how you get on with them!

Courant

illegalhunter · 27th June 2008, 14:44

I got a new conti sport 3 for mine when it was fecked

thunt · 7th July 2008, 12:44

Mine is booked in tomorrow to have the Goodyear Eagle F1A's. £203 for 2 fitted at a tyre fit place.

AndyC · 8th July 2008, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5ummer5

Ok i have done nearly 15500 on these. As you can see from the pics they are wearing a lot more on the outside than the inside! I check the tyre pressures probably once a month. I know i should do it sooner and i will start making a habit of it!

A bit odd tho.

If that is the passenger front it's probably worn like that from enthusiastic roundabout-ing! Used to get that when I did trackdays because of all the righthanders and the load is on the passenger front. Sure with 15k miles you cant complain!!

jamesaberdeen73 · 11th July 2008, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunt

Mine is booked in tomorrow to have the Goodyear Eagle F1A's. £203 for 2 fitted at a tyre fit place.

Me too.....getting them monday.

I really like the tread pattern on them...kind of inspires confidence

thunt · 12th July 2008, 01:22

The F1A's have certainly been good in the past few days of rain and I actually think they are quieter than the Michelins I had. That was the main reason for getting them. I'll know for sure on Monday as I have another long motorway trip and that's when the road noise is the most annoying.

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RabidManx Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th May 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 149 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have pilot sports on my CTS from when I got it....they certainly stick to the road and seem to be wearing OK. I also had them on my old A3 and they lasted for a long time!

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triple_x Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd April 2008 Location: Bangor, Northern Ireland Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Try using UK tyres online: Blackcircles.co.uk discount tyre specialist for prices and/or info about other tyres. And just out of curiosity, what mileage have you got out of tyres?

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 128 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Michelin Pilots are great tyres. Judging by the wear on the old ones, it looks like you may need to get the tracking checked before fitting new tyres.

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ADE Type S Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: Staffs & Cheshire Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have the Pilot sports on my TypeS they came as standard on the 18" option wheels and i am pretty impressed with them so far!

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streakybird Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 215 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Awesome choice of tyre! Mine needs changing and they have lasted 23500miles! Gonna get exact same ones!!!! Pricey though! ouch!!! Only issue with them is that every bump you go over... you feel it!

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minisweeper Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd June 2007 Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You seem pretty sold on the pilots and 125 is a pretty good price (think the best I found was 140+) but just incase you want some other options I put the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas on my front wheels when the pilots ran out and I've been suitably impressed with them. They're cheaper than the pilots but not cheap. I probably dont push my civic as hard as you do but I've got a lot of torque to throw at them and they haven't let me down yet...

24th June 2008, 09:29	#11 (permalink)
5ummer5 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th January 2007 Location: C Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ive not heard of those before i will have to look into them. Its not that i push my civic hard all the time, most of the time i just drive normally. Its just on those occasions when its a lovely day, and i just feel like having a bit of a blast. All i want to know is that they will stick

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Courant Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th January 2008 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Can I stick in a big recommendation for Conti Sport Contact 3s? Have had them fitted to my Type-S and done around 5000 miles with them so far and they've been absolutely excellent. Best points for me are: extremely progressive loss of grip and v. good road feel, both wet or dry; very smooth ride, they take up bumps really well; excellent wear rate so far (and as expected, given various opinions posted on the internet - I'm optimistic at getting at least 20,000miles out of a set). In various magazine road tests they typically set very fast relative lap times in both the wet and dry, so grip is up there with the best (and typically better than the Michelin PS2). Plus cheaper than the Michelin! Otherwise look at the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asyms, they also seem really good with good reports. Almost fitted those instead! Courant

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5ummer5 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th January 2007 Location: C Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info! I think i will have to spend an evening weighing up all the different recommendations and do some research!

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Courant Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th January 2008 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Let us know how you get on with them! Courant

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got a new conti sport 3 for mine when it was fecked

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thunt Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th February 2008 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Mine is booked in tomorrow to have the Goodyear Eagle F1A's. £203 for 2 fitted at a tyre fit place.

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thunt Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th February 2008 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	The F1A's have certainly been good in the past few days of rain and I actually think they are quieter than the Michelins I had. That was the main reason for getting them. I'll know for sure on Monday as I have another long motorway trip and that's when the road noise is the most annoying.