splashed out on getting a set of carat alloys refurbed. I now want a good set of tyres for them.
What brand/size do you Guys/Gals recommend ???
Any help appreciated.
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205/70's are the correct size.
Semperit or Michelin are the favoured brands in Germany but difficult to get here.
Google search showed up these though.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s390p0
http://www.cheaptyres4u.co.uk/product_d ... ERSION=508
Semperit or Michelin are the favoured brands in Germany but difficult to get here.
Google search showed up these though.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s390p0
http://www.cheaptyres4u.co.uk/product_d ... ERSION=508
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just ordered some 195/75R14 continental vanco 8 ply tyres for my carat, the diameter is within 1 percent of the std 205/70R14's i had fitted, [5mm difference] load rating is 106.
informed my insurers, who said it was fine.
the only reason i didn't go for 205/70R14's again was that i couldn't find a decent brand in that size, only budget stuff.
originally had semperit 205/70's on, but although they were 97 weight rated, they are 6ply, and had some sidewall damage/cracking, though this could have been due to being stood on flat tyres for a year before i got it, or kerb damage, the semperits may be fine otherwise, as at least they are a known brand.
my conti's were 60 quid each from tyre express, mail ordered off the intaweb, will let you know what they're like when i got them fitted.
incidentally. ATS wanted 88 quid each for the same tyres
allthough that is fitted and balanced, but i'm sure i can get em fitted for less than 28 quid each, which is what the difference amounts to. hope this helps, mate.
cheers.
informed my insurers, who said it was fine.
the only reason i didn't go for 205/70R14's again was that i couldn't find a decent brand in that size, only budget stuff.
originally had semperit 205/70's on, but although they were 97 weight rated, they are 6ply, and had some sidewall damage/cracking, though this could have been due to being stood on flat tyres for a year before i got it, or kerb damage, the semperits may be fine otherwise, as at least they are a known brand.
my conti's were 60 quid each from tyre express, mail ordered off the intaweb, will let you know what they're like when i got them fitted.
incidentally. ATS wanted 88 quid each for the same tyres
allthough that is fitted and balanced, but i'm sure i can get em fitted for less than 28 quid each, which is what the difference amounts to. hope this helps, mate.cheers.