Tyres for a mk1 Focus?
Discussion
Hi,
Need to replace the comedy far-eastern tyres on my Focus (never even heard of the make before and the only thing they do well is a spot of Starsky And Hutch squeal under the slightest provocation!)
Any suggestions? It's only a 1.6 and not after track day grip, just something progressive with reasonably good grip in all weathers.
Chris.
Need to replace the comedy far-eastern tyres on my Focus (never even heard of the make before and the only thing they do well is a spot of Starsky And Hutch squeal under the slightest provocation!)
Any suggestions? It's only a 1.6 and not after track day grip, just something progressive with reasonably good grip in all weathers.
Chris.
Im currently running on Vredestein Sportrac 3's.(195/60vr15s)
Excellent wet weather grip and traction,not to bad in the dry either.Even the tread pattern looks good.Paid approximately £60 per corner and seem to be lasting well.
Got them after seeing them win a tyre test in 'autoexpress' magazine.
Excellent wet weather grip and traction,not to bad in the dry either.Even the tread pattern looks good.Paid approximately £60 per corner and seem to be lasting well.
Got them after seeing them win a tyre test in 'autoexpress' magazine.
Now looks like I might be taking the car to the 'ring in a month or so (yes, I know it's not the most appropriate choice...) so might eventoy with the idea of something a bit stickier to avoid total humiliation.
The other thing is that a mate gets a corporate discount on Michelins, so might investigate what they have in their range.
The other thing is that a mate gets a corporate discount on Michelins, so might investigate what they have in their range.
Hi Chris
If you have 14inch wheels you will be relatively restricted when compared with the 15inch wheels in finding entertaining rubber to fit the car as I have found. I have tried a variety of different tyres on my car inclulding firestones, contis, dunlops, avons and currently a set of michelins. I found the best tyres in the wet for ultimate grip have been the michelins, however they are not particularly progressive, wet or dry, and are the most expensive without a discount. The conti premium contacts while very quiet, and reassuring when braking in wet conditions, were pretty awful when pressing on due to poor grip levels, and what felt like a softening of turn in as well as being far from progressive. (Could this be down to a compromise in sidewall stiffness to promote comfort and low noise levels?) The dunlops were similar to the contis but noisier, I spent most of my time wishing they would wear down quicker so I could justify fitting something else. From my experience the best compromise especially when price is considered is the Avon ZV3. I ran them last year and was impressed by the grip levels both wet and dry which I feel are almost comparable to the Michelins. (My memory of them maybe slightly skewed as I changed from a set of worn avons to new michelins)I preferred the Avons however as the turn in felt crisper and the tyres were the most progressive when letting go (by a long way in the dry), as well as being the most cooperative when trying to get the back end mobile. If you do long jounrneys on boring roads I would recommend the michelins, however if you prefer a more entertaining, progressive tyre that is a little bit noisier, but also cheaper then I would suggest the Avon ZV3. Apologies if this post is longer than required.
Alex
If you have 14inch wheels you will be relatively restricted when compared with the 15inch wheels in finding entertaining rubber to fit the car as I have found. I have tried a variety of different tyres on my car inclulding firestones, contis, dunlops, avons and currently a set of michelins. I found the best tyres in the wet for ultimate grip have been the michelins, however they are not particularly progressive, wet or dry, and are the most expensive without a discount. The conti premium contacts while very quiet, and reassuring when braking in wet conditions, were pretty awful when pressing on due to poor grip levels, and what felt like a softening of turn in as well as being far from progressive. (Could this be down to a compromise in sidewall stiffness to promote comfort and low noise levels?) The dunlops were similar to the contis but noisier, I spent most of my time wishing they would wear down quicker so I could justify fitting something else. From my experience the best compromise especially when price is considered is the Avon ZV3. I ran them last year and was impressed by the grip levels both wet and dry which I feel are almost comparable to the Michelins. (My memory of them maybe slightly skewed as I changed from a set of worn avons to new michelins)I preferred the Avons however as the turn in felt crisper and the tyres were the most progressive when letting go (by a long way in the dry), as well as being the most cooperative when trying to get the back end mobile. If you do long jounrneys on boring roads I would recommend the michelins, however if you prefer a more entertaining, progressive tyre that is a little bit noisier, but also cheaper then I would suggest the Avon ZV3. Apologies if this post is longer than required.
Alex
Hi Alex,
Not at all... the more info the better.
Because it now looks like I won't be taking the car to the 'Ring I still haven't go round to fitting any new tyres (I still need some, just not quite so urgently) so very much still interested.
I do long motorway trips pretty regularly, so something reasonably civilised would, in theory, be good. In reality, I probably get more out of being imature on the roundabouts and slip roads than I do out of a quiet ride and the stereo is invariably on loud enough to drown out most road noise.
BTW The current tyres are made by a company called fateO. Never heard of them before? No, me neither. They're lethal in the wet. Would be quite amusing if they were on both ends, but it's quite disturbing when they're just on the front.
Not at all... the more info the better.
Because it now looks like I won't be taking the car to the 'Ring I still haven't go round to fitting any new tyres (I still need some, just not quite so urgently) so very much still interested.
I do long motorway trips pretty regularly, so something reasonably civilised would, in theory, be good. In reality, I probably get more out of being imature on the roundabouts and slip roads than I do out of a quiet ride and the stereo is invariably on loud enough to drown out most road noise.
BTW The current tyres are made by a company called fateO. Never heard of them before? No, me neither. They're lethal in the wet. Would be quite amusing if they were on both ends, but it's quite disturbing when they're just on the front.
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