Bridgestones or Michelins

[snowwolf]

Need to change tyres on the R8 narrowed down to two makes, original rubber Bridgestones or Michelins super sports,
any info on what would be the better option for the R8

[ARAF]

The Bridgestone RE050 is quite an old design now, and tyre technology has moved on. If those are the two that you are choosing between, then I would pick the MPSS.

I did think that the Kumho KU39 were as good as the RE050, for about half the price......

[S800VXR]

Michelins by a mile!!

[007 VXR]

S800VXR said:

Michelins by a mile!!

at very prices at the moment too
see other thread.

[EssexVXR8]

snowwolf said:

Need to change tyres on the R8 narrowed down to two makes, original rubber Bridgestones or Michelins super sports,
any info on what would be the better option for the R8

It's a no brainier mate chalk and cheese

[Sarge 4x4]

Kumho KU39 are available in both sizes and a keen price but would not be my first choice.

[snowwolf]

007 VXR said:

at very prices at the moment too
see other thread.

I did notice that link 007 and a good price but still got to get them fitted at a place that know what they are doing, after the replies on the thumbs up for the Michelin have decided to get them and sarge 4x4 are supplying and fitting, looking forward to some fresh rubber always makes a car feel new again

[007 VXR]

snowwolf said:

I did notice that link 007 and a good price but still got to get them fitted at a place that know what they are doing, after the replies on the thumbs up for the Michelin have decided to get them and sarge 4x4 are supplying and fitting, looking forward to some fresh rubber always makes a car feel new again

local i use Lepsons for fitting.

[hammo19]

Sarge 4x4 said:

Kumho KU39 are available in both sizes and a keen price but would not be my first choice.

Was mine and I think ARAFs choice...

[22BAndy]

Sarge 4x4 said:

Kumho KU39 are available in both sizes and a keen price but would not be my first choice.

I have just gone through a set of Kum Ho's on the back of my R8 and im not happy with them tbh.

Lasted only 8k miles with no dry spinning or drifting. They have bulged on the side walls too.

I have opted for Hankook this time as I got them at a real good price and they have a good tread design too. Im looking forward to fitting them this week and will report on how they handle


The Michelin seems to be the favourite choice of most - but I cant justify the extra ££ for them.

[snowwolf]

007 VXR said:

local i use Lepsons for fitting.

VXR8 are reverse fit wheels and Lepsons will not change them, had that hassle last time I wanted one done there

[jameshsv]

snowwolf said:

VXR8 are reverse fit wheels and Lepsons will not change them, had that hassle last time I wanted one done there

007 has no probs at lepsons with his vxr8 wheels.!!

[snowwolf]

jameshsv said:

007 has no probs at lepsons with his vxr8 wheels.!!

I forgot he had R8 wheels, they told me they could not change them because they were reverse fit, odd, perhaps they have purchased a new machine? not sure what they charge to fit a new set of tyres but Sarge 4x4 was not far off Camskill prices and have had balancing done before at his workshop and work is top notch, so have put order in, looks like they will be fitted this week

[jameshsv]

snowwolf said:

I forgot he had R8 wheels, they told me they could not change them because they were reverse fit, odd, perhaps they have purchased a new machine? not sure what they charge to fit a new set of tyres but Sarge 4x4 was not far off Camskill prices and have had balancing done before at his workshop and work is top notch, so have put order in, looks like they will be fitted this week

[HSV Keith]

Where is sarge4x4 based i need some new rears soon. had no problem with lepsons with reverse fit but that was a while ago

[snowwolf]

http://www.reigate-tyres.co.uk

[Sarge 4x4]

Don't go by the prices on line as I will always try to do a better deal for forum members.

Call me or E-Mail.

[sunil4]

Highly recommended Andy at ajs above. Did my winter tyres on the old tiguan. Top blokes

[MyM8V8]

22BAndy said:

Sarge 4x4 said:

Kumho KU39 are available in both sizes and a keen price but would not be my first choice.

I have just gone through a set of Kum Ho's on the back of my R8 and im not happy with them tbh.

Lasted only 8k miles with no dry spinning or drifting. They have bulged on the side walls too.

I have opted for Hankook this time as I got them at a real good price and they have a good tread design too. Im looking forward to fitting them this week and will report on how they handle


The Michelin seems to be the favourite choice of most - but I cant justify the extra ££ for them.

Really. Whats your car worth?

[TheLostProphet]

MyM8V8 said:

22BAndy said:

Sarge 4x4 said:

Kumho KU39 are available in both sizes and a keen price but would not be my first choice.

I have just gone through a set of Kum Ho's on the back of my R8 and im not happy with them tbh.

Lasted only 8k miles with no dry spinning or drifting. They have bulged on the side walls too.

I have opted for Hankook this time as I got them at a real good price and they have a good tread design too. Im looking forward to fitting them this week and will report on how they handle


The Michelin seems to be the favourite choice of most - but I cant justify the extra ££ for them.

Really. Whats your car worth?

I am running KU39s on my 'ro just now. I have done maybe about 10k on them (not long till I have to change them) and have found them really good. Not noticed any bulging on the sidewall but will keep an eye out for that. The continentals that were on before bulged and provided less grip.

The MPSS would be overkill for me. Running standard power the KU39s almost never let go.