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03 August 2005, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
If money was no object i wouldnt have a Subaru 
03 August 2005, 08:49 PM
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I know its an old question but it always gets the same awnsers i.e Toyo or Goodyear,theres got to be more choice than that out there.I went on Yokohama site earlier,tyre selection looked good.Anyone got any experiance with these.JASON
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
There's a good reason that the answer is always Toyo or Goodyear 
03 August 2005, 11:08 PM
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Probably the ones that it came with, ie Bridgestone Potenza REO70's.
Have had no complaints with 'em whatsoever!
But...am also big F1 fan, so would have a set of F1's as well, just 4 comparison, money being no object 'n' all!
Have no experience of anything HUGELY expensive tyre-wise, as apart from sccobies, most exotic thing I've owned (due 2 constant financial drain of kids, ponies & Optimax) was an RX8!
Ah, well, never mind!
Have had no complaints with 'em whatsoever!
But...am also big F1 fan, so would have a set of F1's as well, just 4 comparison, money being no object 'n' all!
Have no experience of anything HUGELY expensive tyre-wise, as apart from sccobies, most exotic thing I've owned (due 2 constant financial drain of kids, ponies & Optimax) was an RX8!
Ah, well, never mind!
03 August 2005, 11:10 PM
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Falkens ... good value, sensible mileage and enough grip for most - then I would spend the saved cash on something worthwhile .................. 
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Originally Posted by cookstar
If money was no object i wouldnt have a Subaru
I'd quite fancy an Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4 me, a Lamborghini Gallardo for Other Half (the Murcielago being a bit on the big side 4 small country lanes!) & a Cayenne Turbo 2 cart the kids & pony crap around in!
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03 August 2005, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Knowles
I know its an old question but it always gets the same awnsers i.e Toyo or Goodyear,theres got to be more choice than that out there.I went on Yokohama site earlier,tyre selection looked good.Anyone got any experiance with these.JASON
Was 4ever blowing 'em up & were all over the place, horrible squidgy, squirmy things & utterly USELESS in the wet!
03 August 2005, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Falkens ... good value, sensible mileage and enough grip for most - then I would spend the saved cash on something worthwhile ..................
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Better brake pads? Oh no, hang on, u don't use your brakes do u?
Er, platinum-coated zimmer frame, meals-on-wheels from Harrods?
Sorry Pete, only joking! (Fingers crossed behind back, he he!)
What r Falkens anyway, never heard of 'em?
03 August 2005, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Image above sense that choice!!
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Knew I'd gone too far with the Cayenne Turbo, will change that 2 a Range Rover Overfinch...better???
You're OK with the Aston Martin & the Lambo then?
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I’m always up for something different, going 18” on my car meant 225/40/18 and after looking at a heap of stuff on the net I got quite confused (might be old age ). Not commonly available here, but very well thought of in Europe were Marangoni Zeta Linea from Italy. There were several factors involved for me, one of which was the 92W load / speed rating on their 225/40/18, that seemed good for Scooby’s seeing as how they can put a lot of load on the tyres. Tread pattern is very F1 ‘ish so good in the wet seemed likely.
After 1200 miles on this tyre I can safely say I’ll be using them again, they might be the nicest overall performance tyre I’ve driven on.
When new: Feel slightly squirmy. Squeal pushed only moderately hard.
Balance: Excellent, minimal weights required.
Road noise: Ultra quiet.
Ride: Superb, excellent road feel at any speed.
Bedded in at 1200 miles: Squirmy feeling is gone. Silent, even under extreme cornering load. Ride and road manners are outstanding, car feels really planted at all times. Absolutely not trace of tram lining.
Wet traction: Damp performance is well above normal, they act as if its dry driven sanely. Standing water can cause problems but I think that’s the case with any relatively wide tyre really. Overall wet handling is excellent.
No I don’t work for Marangoni, I just think they make a dam fine tyre
http://www.marangoni.com/content.asp?L=3&IdMen=146
). Not commonly available here, but very well thought of in Europe were Marangoni Zeta Linea from Italy. There were several factors involved for me, one of which was the 92W load / speed rating on their 225/40/18, that seemed good for Scooby’s seeing as how they can put a lot of load on the tyres. Tread pattern is very F1 ‘ish so good in the wet seemed likely.After 1200 miles on this tyre I can safely say I’ll be using them again, they might be the nicest overall performance tyre I’ve driven on.
When new: Feel slightly squirmy. Squeal pushed only moderately hard.
Balance: Excellent, minimal weights required.
Road noise: Ultra quiet.
Ride: Superb, excellent road feel at any speed.
Bedded in at 1200 miles: Squirmy feeling is gone. Silent, even under extreme cornering load. Ride and road manners are outstanding, car feels really planted at all times. Absolutely not trace of tram lining.
Wet traction: Damp performance is well above normal, they act as if its dry driven sanely. Standing water can cause problems but I think that’s the case with any relatively wide tyre really. Overall wet handling is excellent.
No I don’t work for Marangoni, I just think they make a dam fine tyre
http://www.marangoni.com/content.asp?L=3&IdMen=146
Originally Posted by Jason Knowles
Not a good comparison,tyres are cheap compared with cars.The reason im asking is because im changing wheels and tyres soon and wanted to fit a tyre a bit different to the norm
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