Did you know???

[VTR_Superstar]

* In wet conditions it took a typical mid range car 91m to stop from 70mph with 3mm of tread. In the same car with 1.6mm of tread it took 135m to stop - 50% further. Auto Express tests June 2006.

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In the same test, at the point where the 3mm car stopped, the 1.6mm car was still travelling at 50mph. Auto Express tests June 2006
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The cost of replacing your tyres earlier would add just £20 a year on average to the cost of motoring, that’s just 39 pence per week. Continental Tyres 2006
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Your tyres are the only contact your vehicle has with the road. At 1.6mm of tread depth your tyres are only 55% effective compared to new. This means your brakes are also only 55% effective. Tests by Continental at MIRA 2004
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During its life the average tyre will rotate more than 26 million times. It could cover 30,000 miles which is more than once around the world. The circumference of the earth is 24,902 miles at the equator. Continental Tyres 2006


So i could have drove round the world 3 times if it was "possible!"

[Japman]

cheers for that pal :)

[VTR_Superstar]

I'm gonna get all new tyres tomorrow... Get some Toyo's maybe :P treat myself from my compensation!!:D

[Noddy]

Interesting information that.

My tyres are all ok - all got loads of tread left on them, but new tyres may be on the books for early next year :)

[VTR_Superstar]

Pirelli - PI185/55H14S6TH

Pirelli P6000
Tyre Size 185/55H14

Developed using "pass" (Pirelli active safety system)

* Unique "wave" tread pattern design
* Maximum grip and safety in the wet
* Ultimate control in acceleration, cornering and braking
* Designed to equip the majority of medium to high powered cars

Tyre Price £73.00 each
Quantity 4

Buy 2 of these Pirelli tyres for £62.05 each
Buy 4 of these Pirelli tyres for £54.75 each
This offer ends on 1st December.


Not too bad really.. could be worse

[jeeves_101]

i have michelin pilot sx's with 5-6mm tread, think i'm ok for now!!

[stalkah66]

That seems alot considering my clio used 185/55r15 and was cheaper for the p6000 i purchased mine thru blacktyres think i paid about £90 for 2 inc fitting.

[poly]

i paid 57 quid each for 195/45/15 toyo proxes,stil got alot of tread on so all good;)

[jeeves_101]

i paid 57 quid each for 195/45/15 toyo proxes,stil got alot of tread on so all good;)

thats alot, i can get a set of 4 delivered for £140.

[poly]

thats alot, i can get a set of 4 delivered for £140.

that was them fitted balanced etc took less than 45mins to do aswell

[VTR_Superstar]

it does say £54 each if u get 4 tyres but f*ck it i'll get toyo's

[jeeves_101]

that was them fitted balanced etc took less than 45mins to do aswell

i can get a set of 4 fitted and balanced for £20, so total cost is £160.

[Noddy]

what website is that off?

[jeeves_101]

tyres i get from my mates dad, he gets them discounted straight from toyo and for fitting i go to the tyre place over from where i work.

[acemastr]

Goodyear Eagle F1's £53 a tyre from mytyres

[VTR_Superstar]

what website is that off?

http://www.conti-online.co.uk/generator/www/uk/en/continental/tyres_for_life/general/home/index_en.html

Few vids on it too :y:

[Scattle]

Nice one.

[jasonfitness]

Random Informatiion- But very good

[Wayne]

very usefull information there mate:y: i have toyo's on mine:)

[Robb]

this reminds me, need to put my front tyres on the back and vica versa.

[Robbo]

quite scary the fact that tyres with 1.6mm of tread takes that extra 50% longer to stop :O