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Michelin Pilot Sport PS3 tyres ordered

Michelin Pilot Sport PS3 tyres ordered

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parthiban
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4,925
30-12-2016, 04:55 AM
#11
Marsdendean Prices are stupid IMO.

For the same size wheels but not as wide, i have to pay around £20 more

That's business unfortunately, nothing to do with manufacturing costs, it's all about demand and the IS tyre size clearly isn't in as much demand as the evo ones......

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
30-12-2016, 04:55 AM #11

Marsdendean Prices are stupid IMO.

For the same size wheels but not as wide, i have to pay around £20 more

That's business unfortunately, nothing to do with manufacturing costs, it's all about demand and the IS tyre size clearly isn't in as much demand as the evo ones......


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
30-12-2016, 04:57 AM
#12
Tyre price is one reason we sold the Boxter - £250 each on the back and £230 each on the front the backs wear out on 6 to 10K so every year you need to replace them.........

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
30-12-2016, 04:57 AM #12

Tyre price is one reason we sold the Boxter - £250 each on the back and £230 each on the front the backs wear out on 6 to 10K so every year you need to replace them.........


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
30-12-2016, 05:00 AM
#13
Did the rears on the boxster just go so quick from wheelspinning or was it uneven wear? Only reason I ask is that we had to replace the rears on our Merc after about 12-13k because the middle of the tyre was worn completely. Wondered if it was an overinflation issue but Tony said it's not unusual for very wide tyres to wear like that (the rears are 9.5")

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
30-12-2016, 05:00 AM #13

Did the rears on the boxster just go so quick from wheelspinning or was it uneven wear? Only reason I ask is that we had to replace the rears on our Merc after about 12-13k because the middle of the tyre was worn completely. Wondered if it was an overinflation issue but Tony said it's not unusual for very wide tyres to wear like that (the rears are 9.5")


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Anees
Posting Freak
902
30-12-2016, 05:17 AM
#14
Yep........plus Evo owners go through tyres much faster then Lexus owners. When Top Gear reviewed the FQ-400 they said the tyres lasted 4000 miles :o

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Anees
30-12-2016, 05:17 AM #14

Yep........plus Evo owners go through tyres much faster then Lexus owners. When Top Gear reviewed the FQ-400 they said the tyres lasted 4000 miles :o


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FirebirdPhil
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7,101
30-12-2016, 05:18 AM
#15
No not abusive driving, it was the wife's car so was driven fairly gently. They use a very soft compound (N2) thats where the phenomenal grip came from, the trade off was fast tyre wear. BUT FUN, better drive than a 911!!

Very fast Evos use Porsche rubbe - therefore fast wear.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
30-12-2016, 05:18 AM #15

No not abusive driving, it was the wife's car so was driven fairly gently. They use a very soft compound (N2) thats where the phenomenal grip came from, the trade off was fast tyre wear. BUT FUN, better drive than a 911!!

Very fast Evos use Porsche rubbe - therefore fast wear.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
30-12-2016, 01:37 PM
#16
Ok I wonder how much 225x35x19 would be for mine Huh

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
30-12-2016, 01:37 PM #16

Ok I wonder how much 225x35x19 would be for mine Huh


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Anees
Posting Freak
902
30-12-2016, 02:03 PM
#17
Tonight was the first time I really grabbed the Evo by the scruff of its neck and I can't wait for the new tyres to be fitted tomorrow! The front of the car was sliding as I was experimenting with roundabout entry speeds. :o The back of the car feels like its steering which I think is the AYC/ACD??

Need to learn more about it however. Tomorrow the new tyres are fitted and then its straight to Drury Lane for a geometry adjustment if Paul can fit me in Smile Not had the geometry done since the car was lowered so its gonna be alot off! Big Grin

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Anees
30-12-2016, 02:03 PM #17

Tonight was the first time I really grabbed the Evo by the scruff of its neck and I can't wait for the new tyres to be fitted tomorrow! The front of the car was sliding as I was experimenting with roundabout entry speeds. :o The back of the car feels like its steering which I think is the AYC/ACD??

Need to learn more about it however. Tomorrow the new tyres are fitted and then its straight to Drury Lane for a geometry adjustment if Paul can fit me in Smile Not had the geometry done since the car was lowered so its gonna be alot off! Big Grin


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