[Winter Tyres]

The Ultra grip 8 are low on stock at the moment they cost £78inc, the Ultra grip 6 are more widely available at £82inc each.

 

Other popular premium brand winter tyres are:

Continental TS830 £91

Dunlop winter response £82

Avon ice touring £85

 

The last three are widely available the Goodyear are running a bit low currently.

 

Need anymore info give me a call on 01494 797820

 

Tony

 

Thanks Tony

 

Currently awaiting delivery of some wheels then be ready for fitting!

[winter tyres]

Sorry I just started another thread on exactly this subject, these look good:

 

linky

 

But as above a list of prices would be ideal

[Winter Tyres]

So I've got myself a "winter test bed car" - I'm going to be running it on some steelies most likey 195/65/15's

 

I'm after some winter tyres, what do WIM stock? Any recommendations?

 

These look good, can you order them in?

 

Goodyear UltraGrip8

[Best trade off, grip against noise level]

Toyo and Falken are fire and forget tyres ( good all-rounders ) F1 Asymmetric has been a problematic tyre that i won't recommend.... As for fitting you own tyres it's £15+ per tyre.

 

Thanks Tony

[Wheel nuts - Copper grease or not?]

Sorry for dragging up old thread, but read with interest as I do put a little copper slip on the wheel bolts. Not on the thread, but on the flat surface to stop it sticking to the wheel. I also put some on the wheel hub to stop it sticking on. (had it before where wheels are stuck fast)

 

As long as you avoid the thread is it ok?

[Best trade off, grip against noise level]

I've just had 452's fitted to my Octavia vrs (225-45-18) used to have them on my Skyline , i think the dry weather grip is about the same as Eagle F1's although the Goodyears are better in the wet .

 

If you look at my mixing eagle f1 's thread you can see on my Superb also 225-45-18 i really havent been impressed with the Assy2 they were really awful when new although they feel better now i still think the gsd's were a big step forward apparently this vagueness is worse on heavy cars and i'm guessing your car is no lightweight

 

Toyo's are better in the dry than the F1's but i dont think anything can beat them in the wet

 

Thanks, food for thought. Interesting to get someones view with 452's who is actually deploying some power down.

[BMW run-flat tyres]

I think there is

 

Once again a BMW 3 series on RFT's, geo is as suggested by BMW and yet this tyre wear. They claim neglecting tyre pressures is a reason for the tyre wear and yet the cars have pressure monitors

 

I've said it before and i'll shout it again now.... The RFT' tyre cannot deform to the BMW 3 series sport camber positions "FACT".

 

Lots of tread left there too. Not taken long to do that!

 

As I understand it legal tread needs to cover at least 2/3's of the tyre? So they would still be legal?

[Best trade off, grip against noise level]

I'd stick with 452's , whatever you go for the 235-17 will increase road noise a bit anyhow , other option would be Toyo T1R's they are grippy and a little softer than 452's so may not be as noisy but wont last as long by a long way

 

Thanks for the suggestion, my mum has Toyo Proxies on the back of her 3.0 Estate, I can't really compare noise as the estates are louder anyway.

 

Looking for a bit more grip than Falkens, also couple of people have had them on 17's and reported tram lining.

 

I've managed to find Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 for good price, reviews suggest very good! Anybody have any experience of those?

 

I can't see them on blackboots website, @WIM/Blackboots I brought tyres to you what would be the cost of fitting?

 

Thanks

[Best trade off, grip against noise level]

Hi WIM (Tony!)

 

Myself & my family have been bringing our Omegas for you to some time, great service as always

 

I'm getting myself a newer & more powerful version of mine, a 3.2 V6 Saloon. I had Falkens (912's & 452's(?)) fitted before on 225/55/R16, which were fine with my 2.2 16v, nice and quiet, they have lasted 36k too!

 

But with V6, I want something a bit more grippy, but at same time want to keep noise low, as I mainly do motorway miles.

 

I'm going to be one of those annoying people who wants grip, but not at the cost of road noise

 

Can you recommend anything in 235/45/17?

 

Thanks

[Horror of the week 02/09/10]

shocking!

[Horror of the week 11/09/10]

maybe a tip off to the local police where this guy lives, with copy of the photos? On Police Interceptors a while ago some lad got pulled because some neighbours thought he was dealing drugs (all innocent in the end) but the tip off had a flag put in the ANPR database and so he was stopped next time he passed a patrol car.

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Thanks for the call today

 

No problem, although i just might have put a spanner in the works, i just double checked what tyres are on there now, they are 225 50 R16, i believe i quoted you 225 55 R16 on the phone.

 

Do carry the 225 50 R16 in stock? Can 55/50's be mixed? My rears have plenty of tread left.

 

Cheers

 

No they can't be mixed..... can you call tomorrow so we can get the order straight.

 

Yes not a problem, thanks for the quick reply.

 

I hope you can get 50's otherwise its going to get expensive!

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Thanks for the call today

 

No problem, although i just might have put a spanner in the works, i just double checked what tyres are on there now, they are 225 50 R16, i believe i quoted you 225 55 R16 on the phone.

 

Do carry the 225 50 R16 in stock? Can 55/50's be mixed? My rears have plenty of tread left.

 

Cheers

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Wooo Eagle Venturas! Haven't seen them for a while! Are they still avaliable ?

 

I believe letter of the law is 75% across the central three quarters with visible tread on the remaining quarter.

Second picture is almost certainly illegal.

 

nope ! can be bald on the remaining 25%

unless its gross weight is over 3500kg

 

The Omega is heavy, but not that heavy

 

I would happily buy Eagle Venturas again, i think they are very good tyres, ok not a lot of grip but just go on forever!

 

Tony, can you still get these?

 

Not sure....... what size are they?

 

I *think* they are 225 55 R16

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Wooo Eagle Venturas! Haven't seen them for a while! Are they still avaliable ?

 

I believe letter of the law is 75% across the central three quarters with visible tread on the remaining quarter.

Second picture is almost certainly illegal.

 

nope ! can be bald on the remaining 25%

unless its gross weight is over 3500kg

 

The Omega is heavy, but not that heavy

 

I would happily buy Eagle Venturas again, i think they are very good tyres, ok not a lot of grip but just go on forever!

 

Tony, can you still get these?

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Hi tunnie

It's possible things have moved since we set the chassis, 40k on any tyres is a mighty fine result saying that your pushing the law with them now so i advise you replace them anytime soon.

 

Thanks Tony, i was afraid you were going to say that

 

I'll pop down at the weekend for a set of front boots and a tune up!

 

Sorry mate... Tiss the law If you are coming at the weekend let me know for sure because we are rammed...... It's all those pesky customers

 

I posted here cause i knew i would get an honest answer! Too many places make that sound of sucking air through their teeth and say "oooo need new ones there"

 

I shall ring tomorrow, sadly, i cannot get down during the week.

 

i would say it is touch and go wether it is on the legal or illegal side

either way dont risk yourself and get a new set

 

Got to agree... wise words inded.

 

I got nearly 40k out of the current set, so can't complain really!

 

Is it worth putting the rears on the front? As its a RWD car, so guessing its best to have the best tyres on the back?

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Hi tunnie

It's possible things have moved since we set the chassis, 40k on any tyres is a mighty fine result saying that your pushing the law with them now so i advise you replace them anytime soon.

 

Thanks Tony, i was afraid you were going to say that

 

I'll pop down at the weekend for a set of front boots and a tune up!

 

Sorry mate... Tiss the law If you are coming at the weekend let me know for sure because we are rammed...... It's all those pesky customers

 

I posted here cause i knew i would get an honest answer! Too many places make that sound of sucking air through their teeth and say "oooo need new ones there"

 

I shall ring tomorrow, sadly, i cannot get down during the week.

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Hi tunnie

It's possible things have moved since we set the chassis, 40k on any tyres is a mighty fine result saying that your pushing the law with them now so i advise you replace them anytime soon.

 

Thanks Tony, i was afraid you were going to say that

 

I'll pop down at the weekend for a set of front boots and a tune up!

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

Looking at the pics i would say its slightly out of alignment..but could also be because of under inflated tyres..? Tony should be able to tell you more...

 

Thanks, I has worn more since being WIM'd but thought that was down to chucking it around more + age

 

Tyres are checked fairly often, i usually keep them at 31, they have dropped to 28 ish sometimes.

[Outside Edge Tyre Ware]

I got my Omega WIM'd about a year ago, instant difference. Goes around corners like its on rails, i have been chucking it about a bit more, would that cause this tyre wear?

 

I was thinking the wishbones could be on the way out?

 

Also how are they legal wise? My understanding is that it should have the legal amount of tread across 75% of the tyre. That said, i cannot complain about them, they have done best part of 40k

 

Thanks in advance