General Tyres - 02-06

[illepo]

Afternoon all,

I currently have 215/75/R16 tyres all round on my 244, 2.2 HDI

The 215 part of that seem excessive to me as i don't haul anything.

What tyres are people generally running? I would like skinnier ones for better milage if possible.

A quick search gave me 195/70/R15 and i wondered if the change in wheel size would affect speedo etc, and obviously add to the cost, let alone if the wheel actually fits over the calliper.

 

[rolopolo]

You should fit the manufacturer recommend size, speed & weight carrying tyres, if you change from this , check first with your insurance co, as you may void your insurance cover

I found that dropping from 10 ply to 8ply would void mine (not that I wanted to drop, just struggled to get 10 ply michelins the other week

 

[windyjools]

Like rolopolo says!

 

[rolopolo]

Forgot to add,

In my experience (100,000 miles per year)

The only way to get mileage out of tyres,
1, fit Michelin agilis + (this time of year or October/Nov to get most tread over winter, last me approx 60-70k
2, get tracking laser aligned each tyre change or if you feel tracking out
3, pressures checked at least once a week when cold,
4, don't drive like a loon

Fitted conti van contact 100's in October as michelin 10 ply were 5 weeks away!
They lasted 30k! (Too soft) Waste of £
Budgets last 30-50k but tend to be crap in the wet

If you want mileage, grip, and Eco, michelins only way to go
In the correct size, ply, speed rating

 

[corcai]

Mine had 195s on it when I got it with correct pressure it felt like the springs were shot over bumps and potholes couldn't believe the difference when I changed then to 215. Even my 5 year old daughter after 400m said it feels much smoother.

 

[illepo]

i hadn't considered the effect on smoothness. I might stick with 215s then as it's already quite rough.

 

[adlarplant]

my personal preference is for bridgestone

 

[windyjools]

Interesting site which gives comparisons between tyres, it shows fuel economy, wet grip, and noise rating......

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/215-75-16?speed=r&specialist=commercial

Might help in your decision on which brand to go for.