Rear tyre recommendation for 996. Halfords say £290 each

[DickusMaximus]

Hi,

(Another question...)

My 2 rear tyres (different makes!) are on the limit. They're 265 35 18.

The only place I can get rubber fitted tomorrow is Halfords and the manager seemingly will only fit N tyres.

The previous owner says I should get two rears for £300.

Any recommendations - perhaps between the 2 figures?

I never go above 100 mph
90% of drving is on motorways
c. 3,500 miles a month (really)

[thegoose]

From £185 each on the first place I looked:
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyresearchresults.aspx?...

Other to try would be Camskill, Tyremen, eTyres, Mytyres and so on.

[DickusMaximus]

thegoose said:

From £185 each on the first place I looked:
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyresearchresults.aspx?...

Other to try would be Camskill, Tyremen, eTyres, Mytyres and so on.

Smashing thanks. I'd need to pay for fitting then of course and I need new boots tomorrow.

Basically, is there anything wrong with a set of Avon ZZ3s for £165 each fully fitted?

[thegoose]

DickusMaximus said:

Basically, is there anything wrong with a set of Avon ZZ3s for £165 each fully fitted?

Yes, they're completely rubbish. I'd rather have virtually anything other than Avons. Everytime I've driven a Porsche with Avons spiritedly round roads that I know well I get squealy noises all the time (think American TV) - that doesn't even happen with budget brand tyres.

For example, I got some Hankook Ventus K103's (I think) for a 996 in 285 30 18 (which is a direct replacement for what you have) for £53 each from Tyretraders and they were fine (it wasn't a sales car, it was my then girlfriend's car that we kept for a year) and I'd choose them over Avons everytime (regardless of price).

[helmutlaang]

Just had my rears changed today for the Bridgestone N1.Paid roughly the same as on the weblink fitted but that was a mates tyreshop and he sold them to me at cost +£10 per tyre.

Dont know what there like yet,parked the car back in the garage Straight after fitting!

[zip929]

DickusMaximus said:

Hi,

(Another question...)

My 2 rear tyres (different makes!) are on the limit. They're 265 35 18.

The only place I can get rubber fitted tomorrow is Halfords and the manager seemingly will only fit N tyres.

The previous owner says I should get two rears for £300.

Any recommendations - perhaps between the 2 figures?

I never go above 100 mph
90% of drving is on motorways
c. 3,500 miles a month (really)

Try these http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyres/car-summer-tyres-265...

I cannot find cheaper anywhere. You will need to get them fitted but still very cheap.

[mollytherocker]

DickusMaximus said:

Basically, is there anything wrong with a set of Avon ZZ3s for £165 each fully fitted?

Dont get anywhere near Avons, they are utter crap.

If you want budget, Falken, Hankook, Kumho in that order.

Keep on rocking.

MTR

[ras62]

Why on earth have you bought a 996 simply to sit on a motorway for 3000 miles each month? Sorry I just do NOT understand.

[Jim1556]

ras62 said:

Why on earth have you bought a 996 simply to sit on a motorway for 3000 miles each month? Sorry I just do NOT understand.

'Never go above 100mph'?

Really? Perhaps you need a Merc Diesel?

[Tino]

Jim1556 said:

ras62 said:

Why on earth have you bought a 996 simply to sit on a motorway for 3000 miles each month? Sorry I just do NOT understand.

'Never go above 100mph'?

Really? Perhaps you need a Merc Diesel?

But what a way to do 3000 miles!
Good on you OP, for not opting for the obvious choice

[DickusMaximus]

Have had Continental Sport Contact 2s fittedby theaa.mobile for £440 all in.

Happy so far.

Oh, and 'why buy a 911 just to do 3,000 meat miles a month?'

Because I can old boy :-)

Besides, when I'm on a pub run or nice a road (usually at 5am) then I do use it properly

[Trev450]

Pleased to hear you avoided the Avons. The Contis are a much better choice.

[Soovy]

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[Deva Link]

DickusMaximus said:

Happy so far.

Oh, and 'why buy a 911 just to do 3,000 meat miles a month?'

Because I can old boy :-)

Besides, when I'm on a pub run or nice a road (usually at 5am) then I do use it properly

You'd better get your next pair of rear's ordered then.

[tvrman]

anonymous said:

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I agree.

I have to say I have had 3 sets of 452's. Very very good, though installed on a hard used Merc.

Ian

[DickusMaximus]

Soovy said:

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Indeed! I wanted to quote them as the engineer was first class but I didn't have the invoice with the firm's name .

[gibbon]

anonymous said:

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Are these tyres actually ok to use? Significant difference to the leading brands/models which are twice the price or more?

[gibbon]

Hmmm think i have answered my own question, just read some reviews, not overly great.

[Output Flange]

FK452s are great, and more so when you consider what they cost.

I'm using them now, and they're quieter and grippier than the Pirelli P Zeros they replaced, and I suspect they'll last just as long, too.

And that's with more power and weight than a 996 going through them.

[disco1]

Output Flange said:

FK452s are great, and more so when you consider what they cost.

I'm using them now, and they're quieter and grippier than the Pirelli P Zeros they replaced, and I suspect they'll last just as long, too.

And that's with more power and weight than a 996 going through them.

I've just put Falkens FKs on my 996, perfect (and seem better than the N4s that came off!)