Which tyres?

[mike87]

I have had v12's and conti's on the car and i have been happy with both but should i try something new? if so what?

 

[Steve S]

I'd like to try the V12's but the fact that they're £40 less than the Conti's always makes me feel a bit apprehensive....they can't be as good an all rounder for that much less surely?!!

To answer your original question it depends how much you want to spend. If you want the dogs danglies then you can go for some PE2's but will cost you obviously.

You've already had the best mid-range so I'd stick to what you know personally. Not worth taking a risk with something like tyres imo.

 

[Brown bear]

I'd like to try the V12's but the fact that they're £40 less than the Conti's always makes me feel a bit apprehensive....they can't be as good an all rounder for that much less surely?!!

If both were the same price, I'd personally still go for the Hankook's.

 

[StevoR27]

If both were the same price, I'd personally still go for the Hankook's.

The Hankooks are quiet and durable with decent grip but the Contis are still better when you push the car really hard.

 

[Brown bear]

The Hankooks are quiet and durable with decent grip but the Contis are still better when you push the car really hard.

Tyre preference is very individual. On road, I prefer the V12. On track the difference is even greater, in the V12's favour. Just shows that it's all down to personal opinion.

If the OP is planning on any track days, the Hankook RS2 is far better than both options.

 

[StevoR27]

Tyre preference is very individual. On road, I prefer the V12. On track the difference is even greater, in the V12's favour. Just shows that it's all down to personal opinion.

If the OP is planning on any track days, the Hankook RS2 is far better than both options.

Remarkable for the price! £61 @ camskill.

 

[Roy]

had both but will go back to contis though
as said personal choice

 

[Roy]

v12 are good price though

 

[BenW]

I'd go for the continental sport contact 5

 

[Roger200]

V12's are £61!! dam thats cheap!

 

[Brown bear]

I'd go for the continental sport contact 5

I might try these when mine run out.

 

[sambrook_197]

Anyone experience toyo's ??

 

[Troopy]

I've had Goodyear F1's for over a year now and love them in the dry but not so much in the very wet conditions. The version 2's have got great reviews but i'm tempted to try the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo, if they're coming top if tyre testing they must be good...

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Autobild-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Autoreview-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2011-Auto-Zeitung-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm

 

[Brown bear]

Was tempted by the s1 evo, but the hankook website lists it as a 'normal tyre', as opposed to the v12 being a sports tyre.