Tyre Recommendations

[charlievwp]

Hey All,

Need to start considering changing a couple of tyres on the plop...soon to follow the other 2.
I'm on 205 / 45 / 16 (currently Dunlop SP Maxx)

I'm pretty skint at the mo so can't get a real decent set but don't want to compromise quality/handling.

Can anyone recommend a good brand or somewhere that has good deals etc?

To replace my current with the same again, would cost me £95/corner

[Tim_GTi]

I use Toyo Proxies T1-Rs on my Monos. Great tyres. not sure if they're available in that size or not thugh.

[M@Turner]

Look on Ebay for Yoko S-drive 195/45/16. Around £90 for 2. I had them on my mk5 Polo GTi and found them great. Really grippy!!!

[charlievwp]

Hey all, decided where i'm going to get the new tyres now but still undecided about widths.

The standard size on my current ones is 205 / 45 / 16, and this prices up as £64.61 ea

What implications would there be having 195 / 45 / 16? This size comes up as £46.39 ea so around £70-80 cheaper for 4

Would this knock the speedo out of sync?
Affect handling in any way?
Wear the tread any quicker?

[wheelmanwayne]

can do you avon zv3's for £45 each fitted and balanced

[charlievwp]

Ah thanks but got sorted now.
Went with the Toyo T1-R's and very happy
Great quality tyre, although rather pricey on 16's