Tyres - How important are they to you

[JKS1234]

the title may seem silly, but hear me out.....
(and yes Im aware threads similar to this have been done to death https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/imgs/10.gif )


.....Tyres ... what significance do you give to tyres such as.....

1. Do you always buy premium or do you prefer budget ?
2. What is your reasoning for this?
3. do you believe the premium tyres last longer and save more in MPG

Il start off.....
I always sought budget tyres, always trying to save something here and there, however as ive got older, ive given more and more thought to tyres and as of recently, I have changed my mind set to always buying premium tyres, regardless of the vehicle, even if its a shed for running A to B.

I dont believe the difference in price is that vast ( obviously everyones financial situation is different) but if premium tyres do last longer and provide better mpg (and a peaceful ride) then in the grand scheme of things, is it not better just to fork out that extra £25-£35 per tyre ?

Thanks for reading gents (and ladies)

[JKS1234]

sticks090460 said:

1. Premium
2. My life is worth more than the saving of buying cheap tyres. To me, at least.
3. Don’t care.

I think you have summed it up very nicely there,

"my life is worth more than saving of a buying cheap tyre"

This is one of the reasons I jumped to premium tyres.

[JKS1234]

TarquinMX5 said:

They're your only point of contact with the road, doesn't that answer the question.

and whilst you are 100% correct, the choice of budget tyres remain, some which are extremely dangerous, still been used on commercial vehicles and cars up and down the motorways with many people none the wiser.

Fair play, this is a forum about cars etc. so most here will be knowlegeable about it etc, but for the average person not familiar with this forum or others, may not be aware and think a tyre is a tyre.

[JKS1234]

Volvolover said:

Put it this way, you drive a car worth several (tens of) thousands of pounds and cmpromise its safety and ability and driving pleasure to save a few hundred quid at most.

lolzzzz

You are correct, but you would not believe the number of people who have spent thousands on a vehicle, and then try and scrimp and save on consumables.

[JKS1234]

HustleRussell said:

Seriously, why again?

I think the significance in my statement was "similar".

Every post will bring about different questions and different answers from members, some members may have answered or thought differently to a previous similar question, so whilst I understand you being upset at the similarties, it may benefit many others,and certainly benefits me to hear about other peoples opinions on the matter.

[JKS1234]

charltjr said:

Tyres are very important, but I don't just blindly buy "premium" brands.

In the size I needed, it turned out that Kumho made the best tyre available and at a good price too, so that's what I got. The "big name" alternatives were all poorer performers when tested.

Always research and try to find a comparative test for your specific size - the best 19" tyre may well not be the best tyre when scaled down to 16", for example.

do you have a specifc site you use for these tests by any chance? or is it just a case of googling on that specifc size for that make and model and taking it from there?

Thanks

[JKS1234]

Pica-Pica said:

Tyre reviews. Jon, the presenter, is a sometime contributor on here.

Thanks

[JKS1234]

0ddball said:

The next time you walk through a random carpark, glance down and check out the tyres on 10 cars. I'd bet more than half of them are on non "premium" tyres. You see it every day if you make a point of looking. From £30 Ting Tings on small runarounds, to almost bald no brand 20's on school run mums tank.

The hard truth is, as long as it passes an MOT, most people don't care.

So while you sit there all sanctimonious about your exellent tyre choosing ninja skills, you are following, being followed by, and being passed by 70mph potential death traps on a daily basis.

You are correct, and touch on nicely what I mentioned earlier, we can only control our own choices, and not of those around us and especially of those who just care about the MOT pass. BUT, choosing the best tyres (where possible and researching) puts you and your loved ones in a more safer position.
That investment of a good tyre on your vehicle may mean you have not aquaplanned, you have not lost grip on a corner, and you have managed to stop in time and prevent an accident (possibly even saved a life in the process)