Bit vague I guess but what tyres are best and where should I buy them? I have a WRX MY01

Saw someone mentioned a place in Ayr that did performance tyres - (might even have been PERFORMANCE TYRES - not sure)

Any idea on prices??

Thought i'd put it on here rather than Wheels/Tyres for a local response.

Thanks.

Gamm

[Edited by GammonRoll - 3/30/2002 9:27:12 PM]

 

Gammon,

Let us know where u r m8 an I`m sure u`ll get some local replies.
4 reference I`ve always run Falkens on my Scoob (FK451 jnow)they are pretty hard wearing (even with the abuse i give them) and sure footed in the wet, never had any probs with them

Pete

 

I've been getting my tyres from a bloke that runs
a national tyre and exhaust centre in Edinburgh.
Allways use Toyo proxes, get two 205/50/16's for
150 quid fitted and balanced, which seems a fair
price to me. What about anyone else, interested to
know how much you have been paying.

Dougie

 

Depends on how local you want them ! Jim Dickson tyres in Cumbernauld usually can't be beaten for Toyos (I have them on both my cars). I would recomend them highly (Supplier and tyres) as I'm sure a lot of peeps on here would. (01236-720205)

---john---

(No connection, just satisfied)

 

another for Jim Dickson

 

And Jim Dickson only charges 70 wrappers (inc. VAT valves & balancing - 205/50/16).

BTW, since you say you've got a WRX MY01, I assume you've just worn out your first set of Bridgestone RE 010s. If so, prepare to be amazed. Just why Subaru fit that crap on new cars amazes me; they are soooo bad. I can only assume they get them for about £10 each from Bridgestone. Tramlining gone, road noise reduced considerably. Looking forward to the wet (It's been dry sisnce I bought mine).

A_E

[Edited by alter_ego - 3/31/2002 2:15:58 AM]

 

I'm sure i read in the Current Bun that ATS have a half price offer on Michelin 205/50/16s specifically for Imprezas. £64 each i think.
Surely worth lookin into

 

Auchinlea Tyre's : 01698861741

I have allways found this place is the cheapest. Very cheap for Yoko's .

 

Thanks guys. I still have the standard fit tyres on, yes, and I have noticed some tramlining and grip in the wet isn't the best hence the reason I thought I would ask about.

I'm in Linlithgow so Cumbernauld is only 30 mins away. Looks like Jim Dickson will be getting a call. Not quite ready to change yet though.

Thanks again.

Gamm.

 

Skids on grahams road falkirk
don

 

Gamm, give Jim a call a day before hand and he will ensure he has your size in stock. Tell him they are for an impreza, as he is getting a fair bit of business by refferal from here, it can only help us all with prices.

---john---

 

Well I am paying 82.50 for T1`s 215 45 17"

 

£76 for Goodyear F1s, 215/45/17

 

jims the man i got 2 toyo f1s(16s) fitted for £140 and hes no far fi falkirk wullie-g

 

Linlithgow is only 15 mins away,

 

just watch turn off into cumbernauld village of the motorway its a tight left bender it nearly got me last time( in the rain) total s--t ma self yours wullie-g

 

Advertised in the paper again today...
Pirelli PZeros for Imprezas (205/50/17) £64.99

 

SDB, thats the wrong size, it should be 205/45/17 or 215/40/17 !!!

 

GammonRoll

Where do you stay in Linlihgow as thats where I'm from!
I used to run a white MY97 scooby with 17" gold speadlines, now have a yellow Mitsi EVO 5 GSR.

What colour and model have you got, so I can give you a wave when I spot you

Cheers

 

Hello,

Sorry - been busy - Yeah i've seen you in Yellow evo. Do you sometimes park near that tanning place in the centre?

Mine's a WR Blue MY01 - totally standard but getting WR Sport Backbox fitted soon I hope :-) I'm out Springfield way.

Be nice to get a wave from someone around here. No-one ever waves. Only once I think from about 12 attempts. The wife thinks i'm a pratt but I keep trying.

 

GammonRoll

That would have been me parked at the cross a while back!, yellow E5's are as rare as rockin horse droppings! I also live in Springfield but my car is garaged elsewhere. If you see someone in a white 5dr Mk3 Fiesta wave, it'll be me in the others halfs motor

Cheers

 

I'd echo the support for Jim Dixon - fabulous service from him and his team on Saturday morning for a replacement Eagle F1.

Gordo