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Hi All,

I need to get a set of four new tyers for my NC. I only use the car for everyday driving so I don't need anything special.

Does anyone recommend any good cheap quaility tyers?

Have a look at the topic 'Bridgestone Adrenalin RE001 vs PP2 vs rest?'. It seems to be an on-going discussion on the topic.

How much is your life worth? Still thinking about cheap tyres?

hi

Jeremy Owen wrote:Have a look at the topic 'Bridgestone Adrenalin RE001 vs PP2 vs rest?'. It seems to be an on-going discussion on the topic.

Thanks Jeremy.

It's Tyres, not Myers !

Budget?

Incognito wrote:How much is your life worth? Still thinking about cheap tyres?

There are plenty of cheap alternatives for a daily driver that will still effectively provide comfort and safety.

If his going to be going through Macquaire Past or Putty road everyday and his going to be doing some sprited driving then yes well have to consider some premium rubber. Otherwise its a waste of cash..

Would like to get a set of four between $600 - $700 ?

You'll be pushing it to get them for that price. Remember you must have tyres that accord with the compliance plate for size and speed rating. Most tyres that fit that spec will be around $200 or more each.

JBT is correct, your going to he hard pushed to get all 4 corners for 600-700. If you call around and maybe try find some Bridgestone GIII that are made in Japan you could prob get them for 160-180 fitted as its stock they they most prob want to get rid of.

I don't know what kind expiry dates that tyres have but no older than 5 years from manufacture date is what I have been advised.

Otherwise just pop into your local tyre shop and ask what they recommend at the price range they offer. You could also call around and advise them your make model and rim size.

Regardless you should be spending atleast 150+ for each tyre fitted. There is a minimum you should be investing in your own safety.

Just remember brand names do matter.

So look for the mainstream brands listed below. Anything from them at your price range is going to be old stock but should be suitable as a daily driver tyre

Bridgestone
Goodyear
Michelin
Continental
BFGoodrich
Falken
Toyo
Pirelli
Dunlop
Kumho
Yokohama

connico wrote:
I don't know what kind expiry dates that tyres have but no older than 5 years from manufacture date is what I have been advised.

you need better advice my friend, don't buy tyres that are more than 18 months old, from the minute they're made they start to harden........5 yrs old before going on the car & they'll be like bricks, be sh*t in the wet, wonky in the dry & never wear out, you can check the date of manufacture on the sidewall, it has the week & the year marked.......I have a picture somewhere I'll post when I find it............quite often you'll find when a dealer has an amazing price on a quality tyre it's because they're a slow mover & are way old & they just want to get shot of them.


piccy as promised, this is one of the OEM tyres on our Oct '05 NC when we bought it, the tyres were manufactured in the 26th week of '05:

I second AJ's advice. When I previosly worked for Goodyear we had a tyre sit in a dry heated room (constantly in the 30's) and after a couple of months it was like Bakelite. Hammer smashed it.

AJ wrote:

connico wrote:
I don't know what kind expiry dates that tyres have but no older than 5 years from manufacture date is what I have been advised.

you need better advice my friend, don't buy tyres that are more than 18 months old, from the minute they're made they start to harden........5 yrs old before going on the car & they'll be like bricks, be sh*t in the wet, wonky in the dry & never wear out, you can check the date of manufacture on the sidewall, it has the week & the year marked.......I have a picture somewhere I'll post when I find it............quite often you'll find when a dealer has an amazing price on a quality tyre it's because they're a slow mover & are way old & they just want to get shot of them.


piccy as promised, this is one of the OEM tyres on our Oct '05 NC when we bought it, the tyres were manufactured in the 26th week of '05:

AJ wrote:Snip

Thanks kindly. Never would have known otherwise. Will make the effort to check Tyre dates when I buy my next set!

If cost is an issue it also might be worth getting a set of the downsize 16" wheels they had on the 1.8 model MX5?

I think someone was selling some not too long ago...
depending on how long you intend on keeping the car...
how many tyres you go through during that time... it may end up being more economical?

Guess it depends how cheap you get the smaller rims for...

I've heard some good things about kumho ku31's. I don't know the prices but I'd assume they'd be cheaper than Bridgestones and other similar brands.

I have a set of Toyo T1R's on the front of my car at the moment (205/45/16) Despite a lot of people saying negative things about them (soft sidewalls) I quite like them, although I do run quite high pressures.

I have Aus spec re001's on my 14' wheels. I would avoid them if you like having any form of grip in the wet, although they aren't bad in the dry.