Tyres (again!)

[esprit s2]

Hi all,

I know this topic comes up at least once a month but I just want to get something clear in my head.

Am I right in assuming that no one here with an S2 has matching front and rear tyres? I can't find a single tyre place that can provide matching rubber on my car - sizes 205/60 14 and 205/70 14.

Paul

[Tony K]

While on the subject, I would like to know:

Are the Fulda Assuros available in 205/60/14 as well as 205/70/14? I know they are available in the 70 series.

If not, is there a V-rated 205/60 on the market right now?

Pete? Mat? . . . . . .

[matk]

i was looking about 7 months ago for fronts and rears. At that time there were no Fuldas in either size. I think Pete had some of the very last rear ones in stock and he was kind enough to let me have a pair at that time which I would replace when they came back into stock. I've not seen any reappear yet.

Not looking good I'm afraid.............

[bigsi]

you tried looking for the size in khumo tyres mat?

[Tony K]

The Fuldas are available in 205/70/14 again, right now. I think the price went up. I just don't know about the availability of the 205/60/14s, or that size in another tire.

[matk]

Si

Cars off road at present, so no hurry at moment. There's been lots of previous debate, and feedback (I think it was from Pete) was stick with the Fuldas, avoid the Kumhos

[bigsi]

khumos on mine, not had a problem and wear is even, well pretty minimal really.

[Tentenths]

I seem to recall that it was Falkens that Pete tried and decided didn't suit the Esprit.

[peteyg]

Hi Guys,

Haven't tried the Khumos. The Falkens were disaterous - stay well clear!!

It's almost impossible to get a matching set ALTHOUGH Fulda do the Assuros for the front 205/60 but only in an H-rating. You may need to hunt to track down a pair, not sure they were available in the UK.

I'm still really impressed with the Nexens on the front compared to everything else I've tried so far.

The Fuldas for the rear are available again but they've cranked the price up to

[bigsi]

well as i have been fitting the new dowty washers i had to take the one rear wheel off, ichecked the tyre all round and it still looks like new , cant really see any wear on it at all.

[Tony K]

Pete -- Which model of Nexen, and is it V-rated?

[peteyg]

Hi Tony,

Only H-rated. Can't remember the number - search a previous post of mine - I put it in there. Not near the car for a couple of days but burned about 200 miles of petrol today and it was soooo good. Put a K&N filter on - LOUD! And the Nexens were gripping in the corners nicely.

Pete

[peteyg]

Nexen CP 641

[Jeanvm]

Michelin can deliver now rear tires: 205/70 VR14. See below & www.michelin-passion.com

But is cost 310.00

[rgh0]

I am about to try a set of Toyo Proxes RA1 - 205 / 55 x 14 fronts and 235 / 50 x 14 rear. Diameter is little smaller than original at 582mm but I figure I can play with springs or spring spacers if ground clearance is a problem.

They are affordable and a modern sticky track day compound thst will suit the limited milage I do each year. I guess I will get around 10000km from the rears and wear them out in around 3 years on the road or maybe 1000km on the track.

[Jeanvm]

Impossible to do in Belgium. You may only vary 2% from the original diameter.

Jean

[peteyg]

Hi Guys,

Just found this site that offers a little choice in H rated sizes front and back. No matching sets though. They stock the Nexen's I've been pleased with.

http://www.fasttyres.co.uk

[red vtec]

I have nexen N3000 on the turbo, found them to be good.

[plumdeplakmuis]

Gents,

I'm having new Falken Ziex ZE-912 at the front now, and they

look/drive pretty decent. (Pete, Is your experience based on this tire?)

Now for the back I have to decide between te Falken FK-07U

or Fulda Carat Assuro and in the reviews they are not

far from each other. Although the Fulda's have a marginally better

review, but if prefer to have one brand all-round.

Anyone some experience on these tires?

Cheers,

Edited July 20, 2009 by plumdeplakmuis

[peteyg]

Hi Garp,

Sorry not to reply sooner, I've been away. Yes I had the 912 tyres and didn't like them at all. I would recommend you definitely go for the Fuldas at the rear. I had the 07U on the back and I think that they were causing more problems than the 912s on the front. I put the Fuldas on the back when they became available again and there was a big improvement!

Pete