Absolute BS... The vast majority of tyres sold in the UK (whether that's by themselves or attached to a new car) are summer tyres, which people keep on all year 'round.
Jesus, there's some rubbish being spouted on this thread.
Technical 100HP Tyres - stylistic choices
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Technical 100HP Tyres - stylistic choices
Jesus, there's some rubbish being spouted on this thread.
If they were in Yellow, maybe..........
They are all black aren't they?
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So... I've just been proven wrong I guess...
I'll try again: They're all round
And yes. All weathers are the worst of both worlds.
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Pfft....some people are so fussy!!
Better..............but you know, since the OP mentioned it, I think I'd prefer my tyre tread too look nicer.
I'd like the tread to look like the pattern from a pair of classic 1970's Adidas trainers. Like the ones worn by Run DMC.
Not wanting to get into a long winter tyre debate, but it does depend on circumstance.. there's no way I can justify (or want) a full winter tyre where I live, but the "all season" tyre is a perfect compromise. The Quatrac 3s that I use in the winter are acceptable in the dry, safe in the wet and will work well in proper winter conditions if I ever need it.
I then use a "summer tyre" through the summer, knowing that there's a compromise between wet and dry grip...
And, for the OP. Get the best tyre that you can afford. Goodyear, Vredestein, Continental or Uniroyal Rainsport will cover it.
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I run Conti TS850P's. Absolutely fine in the dry and will beat an all season in wintry conditions.
If I'd bought a vehicle purely for practicality, I wouldn't have bought a 100HP (new, at that...).
There's exact F1 GS-D3 tread clones available which I'm completely avoiding as they're Chinese crap; hence why I was looking for actually trustworthy brands.
I was given the impression that the 195 GS-D3s were last made in 2009 which ties in with the age of the ones I have left, fitted quite a lot more recently than that though.
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Nankang tyres. I have them on the front of mine as the previous owner needed tyres that day to pass the Mot for the sale. I was a bit dubious but read the reviews and they are pretty decent. To be honest I have no comparison but I certainly have no complaints. The reviews rated them high for dry and durability but medium for wet - I tend to drive sensibly in the wet so no problems.
So they are cheaper than the known brands and have the sexy tread pattern you are looking for. Yes you do tend to park with the wheels turned to show the tread.
So they are cheaper than the known brands and have the sexy tread pattern you are looking for. Yes you do tend to park with the wheels turned to show the tread.
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Italian performance cars calls for Italian performance tyres.
Pirelli.
(If you're on a budget, Marangoni will do as well, but they are no rain tyres).
Pirelli.
(If you're on a budget, Marangoni will do as well, but they are no rain tyres).
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No one reputable ever recommended Nangkang ever
This thread makes me worry about the human race...tyres bought for their looks, Nangkangs (aka ditch finders) being recommended, what has the world come to?
If you live in the UK, or anywhere else with similarly depressing weather, either the OEM Goodyears (no longer easy to get hold of) or Rainsport *insert highest number available, currently 3's* are the best choices for the 100HP.
Anyone fitting Nangkangs to a car known for its handling capabilities is definitely doing it wrong.
If you live in the UK, or anywhere else with similarly depressing weather, either the OEM Goodyears (no longer easy to get hold of) or Rainsport *insert highest number available, currently 3's* are the best choices for the 100HP.
Anyone fitting Nangkangs to a car known for its handling capabilities is definitely doing it wrong.
Completely agree. I have Potenza RE050A's on my 500 and in the dry they're stunning, good in the wet too. Crap in the winter but I have winters for that then....
A damn good tyre, the OEM tyre for the new Fiesta ST, I believe; a car known for being amazing to drive. If they made RE050A's in the right size for the 100HP, I'd definitely consider them.
As for being crap in winter, any tyre which claims to be as good in summer as a summer tyre and as good in winter as a winter tyre is lying, to be frank. Being crap in cold weather is totally forgiveable, even for the best summer tyres.
Not too keen on pirelli's as they seem to wear out quickly, put GT Champiro's on the front of mine today so we'll see how they go.
I've always found Pirelli's to be very average.
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Excactely, wearing fast, meaning soft compound=perfect roadholding....
(GT Champiro made in PRC............peoples republic china....)
