New Tyres on a Budget: Which to Choose?

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The car currently has 195/55/15V Landsail LS288 and LS388 on the front and i Link L comfort 68 on the back.

From reading reviews these are both seen as poor quality tyres.

One of my main criteria for tyres is braking distance. It can make a huge difference in stopping distances if you get a poor-performing tyre.

Various budget brands have been recommended to me:

Taurus High Performance

Nankang

Nexen

And then a couple of all-season:

Goodride SW range
Rotalla Setula 4 season RA03

Also, a couple of cheaper branded tyres have been recommended:

Avon ZV7

Uniroyal Rainsport 3

of these two, I'd go for the Avon, as it is cheaper but with the same A-rated performance.


Personally, I am sold on all-season tyres and am a big fan of Michelin Cross Climate and the Continental equivalent, the name of which escapes me at the moment...

I was shopping around and saw this, but can't believe this price is for new tyres:
https://britishtyres.co.uk/product/1955515-avon-zv7/

These seem incredibly cheap, too:
https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/r...LL&Label=E-B-72-2&details=Ordern&typ=R-386342

Would you have any of these?
If not, what would you buy, or indeed, what rubber is your car wearing at the moment (oooh err, missus!)?
 
Just discovered the Avons at British tyres did not include the dreaded, or delivery.
Making them dearer than the same tyre fitted at Black Circles.
 
Do you always replace tyres in axle pairs? And do you put the new ones on the rear and the PW ones on the front?

Some manufacturers recommend this.
 
I had Michelin crossclimates from tyresonthedrive.com fitted earlier this year.

Cross climates will give the best braking performance averaged over winter and summer.
 
I use Auto Express reviews too. Just wishing there was a similar review of the best of the budget tyres.
 
The European consumer groups ("Which" and its peers) run combined tests.

For some reason I can't see a test report on their website.

If I see one in the magazine I'll have a look.

Last time I looked, Barum Brillantis was their best cheap small tyre on test, so I bought some for the pug. They tested it as a "165/70 R14T – Fits superminis and medium family hatchbacks" so may not be the same as yours.

They also tested a 205/55 R16V. Semperit was OK

For my big cars I use Michelin and have found them better than any brand I've changed for them, including OEM Dunlop and Pirelli.
 
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Autogreen seem to get reasonable reviews from customers. They seem very cheap though.

Has anyone here fitted any to their cars?
 
I’m not aware of that particular brand but if they are anything like Evergreen tyres Id avoid them like the plague unless you like going through hedges in the wet :( truly dreadful!
Like any chinese rubber made from used elastic bands they will be fine on cars of 10bhp or less :mrgreen:
I dont have performance vehicles anymore - with the exception of my two wheeled steed - but I always go for a ‘quality’ brand (not necessarily Michelin who I think do rest on their laurels a bit) but Continental, Goodyear, Hankook or whatever get my vote. I avoid Maxxis because of the road drone they seem to produce.
John :)
 
My personal experiences (Avensis-type-size cars):

Michelin; expensive, and not so good in the wet.
Continental; cheaper than above, and good in both wet and corners. My default choice.
Dunlop; about the same as Conti, if a little more pricey.
Bridgestone; not as good as Conti, but ok.
Pirelli; avoid.

Currently though, company have made use go onto Nexen. Cheaper, but not as good performance in either wet, or cornering, as Conti. But, IMHO, at least comparable with Michelin.
 
My neighbour (Berlingo DV6, 12 plate, 32k) needs four new tyres.
The local independent tyre outlet told him 'because its a Citroen, it has to have Michelins - they suit the handling characteristics of the car' :ROFLMAO:
Heard everything now - but its a) amazing what some folks will say
b) amazing what some folks will believe!
Michelins it is, then.
John :)
 
I've always liked Uniroyal rainsports, a bit soft and wear quickly but a very good tyre.
I've just put 4 tyres called excelon on a powerful front wheel drive Saab and I'm quite impressed, can't really tell the difference from the hankooks that were removed.
I was told they are made by Goodyear., best bit is they were only £47 quid a corner.(225/45/17).
 
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