205/45/16 Tyres :)

[eliotrw]

So, Depressed by the lack of good tyres, and the relative high price of 195/55/15 tyres compared with 195/50/15 for example I have decided to get some 16" wheels for my 306 GTi-6 and will therefore need tyres in the above size.

What should i get, I'm thinking PS3's at the moment as Goodyears f1 Asymetric 2s are only a 83 load rating when really i need 87v i think...

AD08s could be tempting too.

[kambites]

How much does your 306 weight; 83 is nearly half a tonne per tyre!

Having said that, 83 is oddly low.

[jon-]

Judging by your listing of the AD08, might be worth checking out the Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002s. They're designed to be a bit sporty, have plenty of dry grip, seem to get good reviews and are available cheaper than the Michelins

[eliotrw]

Only weighs about 1200Kg, Its lighter than standard as it has a lightened flywheel, crank pulley etc, no spare tyre and no AC

[k22wes]

Why not just change to 195/50/15?
I ran that size on my gti6 for 3 years with no problem.

[jamieduff1981]

I have PS3s on one of my cars at the moment. I can't really fault them to be honest. They're just quite good.

[eliotrw]

k22wes said:

Why not just change to 195/50/15?
I ran that size on my gti6 for 3 years with no problem.

The choice of tyres seems to be slowly thining out in that size now anyway and both tyres over similar ride.
Plus this way i can fit massive great 4 pots should i want to

[eliotrw]

jon- said:

Judging by your listing of the AD08, might be worth checking out the Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002s. They're designed to be a bit sporty, have plenty of dry grip, seem to get good reviews and are available cheaper than the Michelins

I looked at them but i saw a few reviews that said they sont last all that well.

[kambites]

AD08s are pretty soft, too. Good grip levels, but they do wear fairly quickly.

[jon-]

I'd expect the Bridgestone to outlast the AD08, Bridgestone are fairly proud of their wear rates and lots of fairly good mileages on TyreReviews