Which Tyres?

[Scruff]

I put some Nankang Hedgefinders on my car recently and had them delivered from Deutschland for £116 for the pair. 205/50/ZR17 for front.

I took off (and have kept) the Bridgestone S02A N4's which are part worn but I wanted to see what the "budget" tyres are like. So far, so good...

[AtW]

Only Y rating, you must have a slow car. A real car has (Y) and is allowed to use them legally

Y is meant for vehicles that won't exceed 300 km/h...

[gingerjedi]

Potenza's are very good when new, once half worn not so good.

It's something to do with the blocks moving about and creating heat/grip, this becomes less effective as they wear.

[greenlake]

Just get a few tree stumps. No more punctures.

[CoolCat]

check out the prices and reviews at blackcircles.com

[eek]

Last few years I've used Falkin ze914. Last forever and great in rain

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Potenza's are very good when new, once half worn not so good.

It's something to do with the blocks moving about and creating heat/grip, this becomes less effective as they wear.

Had a pair of Potenzas - changed 'em for Michelins but to be fair to the Bridgstones, they were well worn when I got the car, so not really a good guide - most tyres are rubbish when they're all but worn out.

[VectraMan]

Bridgestones are the way. Unless that is you want wet weather performance, longevity or ride quality, but for handling and Performance I wouldn't have anything else.

You can probably get Re002 in that size.

[AtW]

most tyres are rubbish when they're all but worn out.

No tulip - if they were still good enough then it would not be called "worn out"

[kingcook]

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 285/30 R19 Y...

Do NOT buy these - they came with my RX-8 when I bought it and they lasted around 5 months. Reviews aren't that good either.

I've just replaced them with Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta XL's. Not cheap at £120 each, but reviews are good and they do stick to the road like sh1t!