Replacement tyre(s) for NB 2000

lukee20 · Postby **lukee20** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:13 pm

Hey Guys,

I have no idea on tyres, so excuse my igornace...

One of my mich. Pilot 15inch 195/50 was rendered useless after it went flat on the weekend. It went flat so quick that I killed the tyre going home (running on the RIM - it was only 1km) It really pi$$e$ me off as K-Mart auto failed to repair a puncture twice. (It was the same tyre - 3 months after they tried to repair it)

Anyway does anyone know if I can still buy the original OEM tyre. Just one of them? or will I need to get two tyres. If so what tyres would you guys recommend? Money is very tight at the moment, but I guess on the same token, I dunno want to get dud tyres. Thanks a lot guys

Garry · Postby **Garry** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:17 pm

I think they've stopped making the originals much to all the RS Clio owners disgust. Apparently it's the only tyre that works on them.

lukee20 · Postby **lukee20** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:38 pm

ummmmm *bump*

Alf · Postby **Alf** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:59 pm

lukee20 wrote:ummmmm *bump*

I really liked the Yoko ES100's on my NB8A. They handled well, had fantastic stopping power and got great wear. Were a bit eager to let go on applying too much power when really cold, but fine after the first two corners. From memory they were only about $150 for the 15's. I recommend them.

They wouldn't be too good in a mixed pair, though with a completely different tread pattern to the pilots (which must be hard as rocks by now).

hth,
Alf

jcparki · Postby **jcparki** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:07 pm

I bought the Yokohama ES100 195/50/R15 82V for my 2000NB.

They are pretty good. Better than the Pilots that came with the car.

The only small downside, is b/c they have a directional tread, there is a small amount of tracking (ie the tire pulls the steering slightly if there is camber on the road).

I think I paid about $150 per tyre. I can't remember where though?

Good Luck.

Slugoid · Postby **Slugoid** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:02 am

There's been a lot of threads about new tyres here, so have a search.

I'm using Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's and they've been really good. Few members here are using these as well and they also like it. Another good tyre I've heard is the Michelin Pilot Precedas 2's and the Toyo TI-R's.