Clio 182 Tyres

[GarryM]

I tried a search but didn't see an answer...

Can anyone suggest an alternative tyre to the standard one for a 182 (with both cup packs - if that makes a diference)?

My only gripe with the standard one is I only get about 12,000 miles out of the fronts and the performance is noticeably worse for the last 1,000 or so miles of that. Superb when new though.

Thanks,
Garry

[Sir_Dave]

Continental Sport Contacts - they are standard on the 172 cup and i swear by them. Last far better as well

[John D.]

Sir_Dave said:

Continental Sport Contacts - they are standard on the 172 cup and i swear by them. Last far better as well

Michelin PE2s' are better IMHO. The Contis' I had when I bought the car seemed to lose wet weather grip much quicker (in terms of depth of tread - PE2s' more grip less tread). I'm on my second set of front PE2s' now.

12k out of the fronts is not that bad really on a FWD hot hatch. I probably get a bit more out of mine actually - 15k maybe.

[rev-erend]

I'm using the Michelin pilot exalto 2's as well..

They seem pretty good and not that expensive at around £100 a corner.

I see black circles are selling the Pirelli P zero nero for £80 a corner .. which is a bargain.. mega grip.

[loose cannon]

put toyos t1 r's on mine recently and they were good but cant comment on tyre life

[GarryM]

Thank you all for your replies; I now have a few options to consider.

[s.m.h.]

Not sure if theyre the same size - but Ive run Yokohama S-Drive's for the last 4k with no issues, though I dont push it! Wet grip seems pretty good as well.
I paid £160 for 4 - though I did fit them myself! Good budget choice IMO.

[GarryM]

Thank you.

[Sir_Dave]

[quote]I see black circles are selling the Pirelli P zero nero for £80 a corner .. which is a bargain.. mega grip.
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Awful tyres, my cup had 4 brand new ones on when i bought it, they offered no grip so i took them off, binned them and replaced them with contis.

[172ff]

I managed 19k out of Eagle F1s on the front.

Now I have a new set Conti Contacts all round. Very good, but I have noticed some slight slipping pulling away quick in the wet.

There is a huge tyre thread on cliosport if your still unsure.