Good tyres for Euro 17" Rims

[falco]

My Euro has now done 153000k's and my fuel economy is heading south fast over the last couple of months. Around 11 or 12L per 100k which is a lot worse than i have previously got.
I have noticed that my stainless exhaust pipe tips are rather sooty black.
In years gone by this would indicate that the fuel mixture is too "rich" .
Is that still true with today's fuel and engines ??
I use Shell 98 exclusively and the spark plugs were changed at 100000k

Sorry guys this was supposed to be a new thread. I dont know how it got in here

[willwen]

Gotta replace two tyres on my euro. 225/45R17.
Been quoted $235/tyre fitted for RE001 and $280/tyre fitted for C.Drive.
Given those two choices and prices which one would you go for?
I am after quiet rides and durability and am leaning toward C.Drive.

[willwen]

No reply but just an update. In the end I got RE001 for $230 fitted after reading some earlier posts as I only drive 10000kms a year.

[Dr P]

I have see C-drives at $249 in a few places in Melb.


That price for RE001's is a top price though!!!

[Type R Positive]

RE001's are on sale now at bridgestone.
225/45R17 for $259ea.

[falco]

I have had c.drive on my Euro and was VERY disappointed in how long they lasted (25000k's highway driving)
I have finally found a great tyre in the Michelin Energy

[snYpz]

I just installed c-drive (225/40/18) and very happy with the grip and noise of the tyres. Depends what you want in the tyres. The c-drives offer more grip thus will probably wear a bit quicker than the harder component tyres that dont grip as well.
I will go potenza for my next set i think, just to see how they compare.

[Crapdaz]

I just installed c-drive (225/40/18) and very happy with the grip and noise of the tyres. Depends what you want in the tyres. The c-drives offer more grip thus will probably wear a bit quicker than the harder component tyres that dont grip as well.
I will go potenza for my next set i think, just to see how they compare.

mainly cos yoko are softer compound.

[V205]

Where for the RE001 225/45/17 for $235 fitted ?

Gotta replace two tyres on my euro. 225/45R17.
Been quoted $235/tyre fitted for RE001 and $280/tyre fitted for C.Drive.
Given those two choices and prices which one would you go for?
I am after quiet rides and durability and am leaning toward C.Drive.

[willwen]

Where for the RE001 225/45/17 for $235 fitted ?

Maribyrnong Bridgestone, and it's $230 if you are a member of RACV.

[The X Man]

I am thinking of buying some new tyres but cannot decide which one for both quietness and low/no tramlining.

Option 1 - Michelin Pilot Preceda II's
Option 2 - Sumitomo ZIII's
Option 3- Toyo Teo's

I know there is a huge price difference between them however that isn't a concern, the above is.

Would love to hear opinions.

[Dr P]

I am thinking of buying some new tyres but cannot decide which one for both quietness and low/no tramlining.

Option 1 - Michelin Pilot Preceda II's
Option 2 - Sumitomo ZIII's
Option 3- Toyo Teo's

I know there is a huge price difference between them however that isn't a concern, the above is.

Would love to hear opinions.

I have the Sumi's and they are unbelievable for the price you pay. In really heavy rain I turned off traction control and it broke traction but gathered it up quiker than the Re040's ever did.

to answer your q though very quiet!!!