Wheels / Tyres

[Sticker]

Guys I need your help the 5 has failed the MOT , near side back break, I questioned that I still had 3 others ! and tyres i spoke to Camskill this morning an he's remmending faulken 912, so will place an order today , am i right in thinking the size for a 14 incher is 185/60/r14. I know it has some chinky whinkys skinnys on at the moment that i think are 175 ??

[The Moose]

I'm running 185/60R14 (82H!) at the moment.

My choice of rubber is Goodyear Duragrip which I have found to be fantastic. Really impressed with them. Done over 10k miles so far...although I think a new set is in order!

I would get the alignment/geo done at the same time.

By the way, this is all on a Mk1.

Cheers

The Moose

[Sticker]

Yep its on a MK1 i'll check the duragrip

[The Moose]

Sticker said:

Yep its on a MK1 i'll check the duragrip

Possibly will be slightly more expensive (am waiting for a call back re: price from my tyre man) but in my experience, worth it!!

Cheers

The Moose

[Sticker]

called a dealer in fareham they want 198.00 supply fit n balance on faulken another dealer cant do faulken, cant do dura grip as they have now changed to something else but can do eagle f1s in a 14 ?? which i didnt think they did

[tuttle]

They don't do the F1 GDS3 thingies in a 14" If you can get em the earlier F1 GS2D(?) is a good tyre & available in 14".

[Sticker]

Ok I'LL chuck this into the mix another dealer has come back with YokO C drives 200 quid all in. bearing in mind its an auto and the wifes car, as soon as i can get her life insurance bumped up the ditch finders will go back on ha ha

[The Moose]

I'm getting (new!!) duragrips fitted on saturday for £52 a corner. (list is £75).

That's where my money is going!!

Cheers

The Moose

[Sticker]

Thats a great price,its been difficult getting advice from dealers as they seem to want to push some weired and wonderful stuff if they dont have what you call in for"The kamakazi 2000 supersport wintergrip 80 quid all round".

[Munter]

In the 14" I went for Dunlop Sport Fast Response* which I think have been great. (*Sometimes shortened to FR)

But if the costs not much difference I'd have the 14" Goodyear F1s one of the dealers offered you.

[The Moose]

Sticker said:

Thats a great price,its been difficult getting advice from dealers as they seem to want to push some weired and wonderful stuff if they dont have what you call in for"The kamakazi 2000 supersport wintergrip 80 quid all round".

Quite!!

My tyre guy is a mate and the chap who owns the chain is a family friend!!

If you're interested in them, I'm sure he'll do you the 4 for £52 a corner too! They hold them in stock too which is nice and convenient too!!

Cheers

The Moose