Latest verdict on Bracknell Tyres?
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Since my rear tyres are pretty low, I have decided to take this opportunity to completely destroy them on a track day at Castle Combe and then get some new ones on the way back to London.
Now when I had my Lotus, everyone used to talk about Bracknell Tyres. I did a search on here and the last thread I can see suggests it changed hands and they started damaging alloys. Mine are completely unmarked, so I can't have that. However, they have quoted me the best price on a pair of Michelin PS2's I can find. What's the verdict on them these days? And if not, who else is worth a call between Castle Combe and London?
Given that my rears have worn out in 7k miles and have an unusual wear pattern, I feel either the geo is out or they were over inflated. What PSI do you guys recommend running them at? I have a Boxster Spyder.
Now when I had my Lotus, everyone used to talk about Bracknell Tyres. I did a search on here and the last thread I can see suggests it changed hands and they started damaging alloys. Mine are completely unmarked, so I can't have that. However, they have quoted me the best price on a pair of Michelin PS2's I can find. What's the verdict on them these days? And if not, who else is worth a call between Castle Combe and London?
Given that my rears have worn out in 7k miles and have an unusual wear pattern, I feel either the geo is out or they were over inflated. What PSI do you guys recommend running them at? I have a Boxster Spyder.
HammerCJ said:
Given that my rears have worn out in 7k miles and have an unusual wear pattern, I feel either the geo is out or they were over inflated. What PSI do you guys recommend running them at? I have a Boxster Spyder.
Have you been braking much later than all the other cars at track-days? That might explain it.
http://www.wraysburytyreservices.co.uk/
In Chertsey and although the workshop looks rough and ready they look after a number of high end cars and sports bikes, i reckon I must have had in excess of 30 tyres from them across the cars and the bikes and they have never once marked a wheel, a number fo my friends also use them.
Talk to Kev the head honcho there and tell him Pietro sent you, I'm in fact over there tomorrow lunchtime for new tyres on the Multistrada !!!!
In Chertsey and although the workshop looks rough and ready they look after a number of high end cars and sports bikes, i reckon I must have had in excess of 30 tyres from them across the cars and the bikes and they have never once marked a wheel, a number fo my friends also use them.
Talk to Kev the head honcho there and tell him Pietro sent you, I'm in fact over there tomorrow lunchtime for new tyres on the Multistrada !!!!
HammerCJ said:
Given that my rears have worn out in 7k miles and have an unusual wear pattern, I feel either the geo is out or they were over inflated. What PSI do you guys recommend running them at? I have a Boxster Spyder.
How have they worn? Some pics would help.I run my Cayman S rears at 36 psi and they wear very evenly.
Recent experience is that Bracknell Tyres are not as competitive as they used to be. Still long queues though!
I now use tyresavings.com
You order the tyres online and nominate which Halfords Autocentre and when you want them fitted. You pay Halfords. Fitting is included in the price. Works for me as the Halfords is really conveniently located and you can leave the car with them.
I now use tyresavings.com
You order the tyres online and nominate which Halfords Autocentre and when you want them fitted. You pay Halfords. Fitting is included in the price. Works for me as the Halfords is really conveniently located and you can leave the car with them.
I waited 2 hours on a Saturday at Bracknell Tyres. If you can get the same price at Total in Binfield 1.5 miles away I'd go there.
If you want touchless tyre fitting, see if http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/ can match the price.
If you want touchless tyre fitting, see if http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/ can match the price.
ChasW said:
Recent experience is that Bracknell Tyres are not as competitive as they used to be. Still long queues though!
I now use tyresavings.com
You order the tyres online and nominate which Halfords Autocentre and when you want them fitted. You pay Halfords. Fitting is included in the price. Works for me as the Halfords is really conveniently located and you can leave the car with them.
+1 on Tyresavings.I now use tyresavings.com
You order the tyres online and nominate which Halfords Autocentre and when you want them fitted. You pay Halfords. Fitting is included in the price. Works for me as the Halfords is really conveniently located and you can leave the car with them.
SalesManager said:
If you want touchless tyre fitting, see if http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/ can match the price.
Having tried a few places now, they're my choice for geo, even though they're not the closest. Worth the trip.Cheers for all the tips guys.
Thought you may interested in how the prices stacked up after calling around all of these places. I didn't try Micheldever Tyres as I'm not going Winchester way.
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's - 265/35/ZR19 (94Y) N2
ALS: £243
Bracknell Tyres: £248
Total Tyres: £252
Wheels in Motion: £287
Wraysbury: £288
ALS it is....
Thought you may interested in how the prices stacked up after calling around all of these places. I didn't try Micheldever Tyres as I'm not going Winchester way.
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's - 265/35/ZR19 (94Y) N2
ALS: £243
Bracknell Tyres: £248
Total Tyres: £252
Wheels in Motion: £287
Wraysbury: £288
ALS it is....
Edited by HammerCJ on Friday 23 August 15:11
Edited by HammerCJ on Friday 23 August 15:51
I used to use Bracknell Tyres, but the queues were often challenging especially at the weekends. I used Martins Tyres just south of the M3, I had used them before and they were the same price as BT and now I've moved to Woking they are closer as well. I couldn't find a better price on line than they quoted me (was for my A5, but still 19"'s so not cheap)
Ended up calling Micheldever as I was curious. Spoke to Chris. They seem on a different level in terms of knowledge, and frequency of dealing with sports cars.
He advised against mixing brands front and back, given that you could potentially have an insurance claim made void on the back of it. So will go for another set of Pirelli's on the back, and then change them all when the fronts catch up. Annoyingly the Pirelli's are a bit more expensive for seemingly a less superior tyre.
They seem to have quality geo/alignment gear and will give you a diagnostics for £30 before actually doing anything. Unlike elsewhere who either do it for a couple of hundred quid or not at all.
Interestingly he said they own Bracknell Tyres. When I commented on wheel damage he said that accidents do happen, but they would refurbish if they caused damage at Micheldever.
I think they are worth a massive detour from Castle Combe!
He advised against mixing brands front and back, given that you could potentially have an insurance claim made void on the back of it. So will go for another set of Pirelli's on the back, and then change them all when the fronts catch up. Annoyingly the Pirelli's are a bit more expensive for seemingly a less superior tyre.
They seem to have quality geo/alignment gear and will give you a diagnostics for £30 before actually doing anything. Unlike elsewhere who either do it for a couple of hundred quid or not at all.
Interestingly he said they own Bracknell Tyres. When I commented on wheel damage he said that accidents do happen, but they would refurbish if they caused damage at Micheldever.
I think they are worth a massive detour from Castle Combe!
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