Tyre Brands

Post by **Ian_Fearn** » 02 Nov 2006, 18:36

I'm going to invest in some new tyres after winter for my Syncro for its big trip into the Artic Circle.

Its a 14 inch model on Carat alloys.

What makes and sizes do people recommend?

Post by **Russel** » 02 Nov 2006, 21:01

If u are sticking with ure 14inch then use BFgoodridge tyres is all terrain or mud.
U whont get a better tyre for a syncro in that size.

Post by **Ian_Fearn** » 02 Nov 2006, 21:05

Do you know what the actual tyre sizes should be? I've struggled to find the sizes i need on the BF Goodrich site.

Any idea what sort of price i should expect to pay per tyre?

Post by **HarryMann** » 02 Nov 2006, 21:51

£90 each, maybe a bit cheaper

Andy Syncro has BFG All Terrains.. they 'do' ahve a certain reputation for out and out quality

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 03 Nov 2006, 07:46

205 R14C is the usual tyre fitted.

Post by **clash460** » 03 Nov 2006, 09:44

tyre size 27x 8.5 R14

try this company, get the feeling they even deliver

http://www.ostlestyres.co.uk/

also to bare in mind is they do 3 ply and 5 ply, guy had problems balancing the 3 ply tire, very little balancing on the 5 ply,so go for 5 ply

Post by **toomanytoys** » 05 Nov 2006, 08:49

Mmm... I am looking at some "winter" tyres at present.. didnt know the BFG was available...

But one thing to consider.. the AT's are designed to work in a wide range of temps.. but not down to -15 and less....
A good brand "winter" tyre might be a better option..

I am looking at some of the scandinavian tyres and also the Goodyear Cargo Vector Ultragrip (bit of a mouthfull) in 205R14... although the problem is they are directional so should have a set of 6....
may have found a couple of other options too.. or go to 15" rims to get a wider choice...

Oh... just reread it... "trip after winter" so my comments are useless then.....

Post by **syncropaddy** » 06 Nov 2006, 13:42

Go to 15" and widen your selection of tyres ....

Post by **Aidan** » 06 Nov 2006, 15:24

14" BFG not available in uk and they (BFG UK) are about as helpful as a toilet with no seat or bog paper ime.
205R14C Try Marshall 857s, good quality mid budget, with good warranty. I've found them to be very nice, about £50 each fitted, check out tyres direct website

Post by **Terry** » 06 Nov 2006, 16:37

During winter months I use a set of 'bfg 14" all terrain' on my van here in Sweden. Work superb on snow but can be quite tricky (but good fun) on the ice. Most people use a 'dubb deck' which is a metal studded tyre. If I need to change I'll probably buy these instead. Don't know they're available in uk though. It's also law to have 'winter' tyres between October and May. Should have a mountain/snowflake symbol on them I think. If you're stopped by Police it's one of the first things they check. Not sure where/when you're heading but hope this helps.

Post by **Ian_Fearn** » 06 Nov 2006, 17:02

Hi Terry, i'm going next July so i'm hoping there wont be too much snow there then!

I'm currently running Semperit Hi-Speed's which i've got nothing bad to say about but i'm pretty picky when it comes to tyres so i'm probably going to go for some BFG's (possibly at the same time as a new VC (just as a precaution!))

Post by **clash460** » 06 Nov 2006, 19:39

Beaker wrote:14" BFG not available in uk and they (BFG UK) are about as helpful as a toilet with no seat or bog paper ime.
205R14C Try Marshall 857s, good quality mid budget, with good warranty. I've found them to be very nice, about £50 each fitted, check out tyres direct website

sorry Aidan, but bought 4x14" BFG`s this year, but they where very hard to find

Post by **rollinsonkeith** » 08 Nov 2006, 09:47

I too use BFG 27 x 8.50 R14 LT 3ply.

Special order but usually 2- 3day between £80- £90.00.

Keith R

Post by **andysimpson** » 22 Nov 2006, 18:35

If anyones interested i have a set of 215/75/15 bfg all terrain for sale all 5 have even wear and aprox 7mm(need to confirm that).

£200 without wheels
£250 with audi ronals and on a steel wheel