The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Tyre Test - Auto Express Sept 9th          The Motor Forum Forum Index -> In the Mags View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Turbonutter Petrolhead My Car: Ford Sierra/BMW 328i/Mini Cooper S Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 1360 Location: Shropshire Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:39 pm    Post subject: Tyre Test - Auto Express Sept 9th I see quite a bit of interest in tyres on here so I thought I'd mention that there is a test of about 12 different makes in 205/55x16 size in Auto express today. Includes Contis, Bridgestones, Goodyears, Michelins etc right down to Wanlis and Kumhos Back to top "him" Turbocharged My Car: is 'wikkid innit' & '04 Scenic Dynamique Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 4860 Location: Cornwall Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:59 pm    Post subject: That is a shame, I have just had some fitted to the Megane in that size... How did the Kumhos do?   _________________ Remember - A gym without chalk is a heath spa... Back to top Turbonutter Petrolhead My Car: Ford Sierra/BMW 328i/Mini Cooper S Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 1360 Location: Shropshire Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:30 pm    Post subject: "him" wrote: That is a shame, I have just had some fitted to the Megane in that size... How did the Kumhos do?   Summary was...Good on dry track, aquaplanes too easily. Looking at the results, it was mid table on most things but a bit poorer on the wet disciplines Back to top "him" Turbocharged My Car: is 'wikkid innit' & '04 Scenic Dynamique Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 4860 Location: Cornwall Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:54 pm    Post subject: Thanks, did they test the KH's or the KU's? _________________ Remember - A gym without chalk is a heath spa... Back to top Matt Nuclear My Car: Astra Coupe 1.8 SE2 Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 12018 Location: Plymouth, UK Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:57 pm    Post subject: Need to get front tyres on Saturday, as the ones on it are getting low and it's scrabbling already in the damp. 215/45/17s, so I'll probably take a bath on the price. Won't be getting budgets, regardless. _________________ Small car, big heart. Back to top Turbonutter Petrolhead My Car: Ford Sierra/BMW 328i/Mini Cooper S Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 1360 Location: Shropshire Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:04 am    Post subject: "him" wrote: Thanks, did they test the KH's or the KU's? They were Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 VR 205/55x16s on test Back to top "him" Turbocharged My Car: is 'wikkid innit' & '04 Scenic Dynamique Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 4860 Location: Cornwall Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:06 am    Post subject: Turbonutter wrote: "him" wrote: Thanks, did they test the KH's or the KU's? They were Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 VR 205/55x16s on test Thanks again... They never told me they borrowed them!   _________________ Remember - A gym without chalk is a heath spa... Back to top TimR Supercharged My Car: Fiat Coupe Turbo, BMW E39 M5 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5090 Location: On the hard shoulder Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:27 am    Post subject: What won? Back to top Turbonutter Petrolhead My Car: Ford Sierra/BMW 328i/Mini Cooper S Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 1360 Location: Shropshire Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:40 am    Post subject: TimR wrote: What won? Tim, it was the Continental Premium Contact Back to top TimR Supercharged My Car: Fiat Coupe Turbo, BMW E39 M5 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5090 Location: On the hard shoulder Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:46 am    Post subject: Oh I need new tyres for the front of the Fiat and they're a similar size (205/50x16) but after a couple of scary experiences of Continentals I've sworn off them for good. Looks like it'll be Falken 452s unless I can track down some more Goodyear F1 GSD3s. Back to top Turbonutter Petrolhead My Car: Ford Sierra/BMW 328i/Mini Cooper S Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 1360 Location: Shropshire Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:11 pm    Post subject: TimR wrote: Oh I need new tyres for the front of the Fiat and they're a similar size (205/50x16) but after a couple of scary experiences of Continentals I've sworn off them for good. Looks like it'll be Falken 452s unless I can track down some more Goodyear F1 GSD3s. I guess different tyres suit different chassis/drivers. I've quite 'gelled' with the Conti Sport contacts on the 328. They seem to suit the car/my driving and although they're not as good in the wet as F1s i think they hold up much better in the dry when I tend to press on more. I'd like to try Vredesteins and Falkens when I can. I'm loathe to change from the Contis just yet though - thing with tyres is you know you're going to be stuck with your choice for a long time. It's a leap of faith into the unknown. I'd like to see some Falkens in an Autocar/Auto Express/EVO tyre test...particularly the 452 as many people really rate them Back to top DaveGibson Supercharged My Car: Lexus IS250 SE-I Auto. Triumph TR7V8 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5457 Location: Worcestershire Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:34 pm    Post subject: Turbonutter wrote: TimR wrote: What won? Tim, it was the Continental Premium Contact Mind you, the test was carried out at Continental's proving ground. I doubt that there was any bias but one would hope that a tyre would suit the test environment where (some of) its development was carried out. The Goodyear, in second place, was also recommended. Back to top Turbonutter Petrolhead My Car: Ford Sierra/BMW 328i/Mini Cooper S Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 1360 Location: Shropshire Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:42 pm    Post subject: DaveGibson wrote: Turbonutter wrote: TimR wrote: What won? Tim, it was the Continental Premium Contact Mind you, the test was carried out at Continental's proving ground. I doubt that there was any bias but one would hope that a tyre would suit the test environment where (some of) its development was carried out. The Goodyear, in second place, was also recommended. Yes, they usually rely on one of the big tyre makers loaning their facilities, esp for the wet weather proving. Continental and Michelin proving grounds have been used for a lot of the mag tyre tests They ran the last test of 225/45x17 tyres at Michelins but it didn't mean the Michelin scored as high as some of the others http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/prod...tyre_guide/213186/tyre_guide.html Back to top TimR Supercharged My Car: Fiat Coupe Turbo, BMW E39 M5 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5090 Location: On the hard shoulder Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:55 pm    Post subject: I had some Vredestiens on my Punto HGT and they were pretty poor. They were the 'designed by Giugiaro (sp)' ones. Mytyres do Goodyear F1s in my size for £86.50. The Falkens are £62. I think I'll try the local tyre emporia. Back to top Turbonutter Petrolhead My Car: Ford Sierra/BMW 328i/Mini Cooper S Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 1360 Location: Shropshire Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:22 pm    Post subject: TimR wrote: I had some Vredestiens on my Punto HGT and they were pretty poor. They were the 'designed by Giugiaro (sp)' ones. The Vredesteins usually do pretty well in wet tests. Think they did OK on the EVO tyre test but IIRC they were Ultrac Sessantas Back to top TimR Supercharged My Car: Fiat Coupe Turbo, BMW E39 M5 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5090 Location: On the hard shoulder Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:28 pm    Post subject: Mine were the original Ultracs from about 2002 so I suppose they've improved them since then. 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