Better tyres?

[tsedge]

Hi,

Has anyone changed the rubber on their MG4 yet and if so, what did you go for and what difference is it making?

Thanks,


Tom.

 

[siteguru]

What comes as standard?

 

[tsedge]

Good question. They are Continental but can’t read the details from member’s photos.

 

[t3rminalV]

Mine was delivered with Continental PremiumContact C's in 215/50 R17 all around.

 

[siteguru]

I can't find Continental Premium Contact C online ... is the C a 6?

 

[tsedge]

I am having the same problem. Can find a 6 in the right speed/load (V XL) for £140 each on Black Circles

 

[tsedge]

Ah… I think this is a Chinese market tyre, found a few references online. Not available in Europe.

 

[Ian Key]

I am having the same problem. Can find a 6 in the right speed/load (V XL) for £140 each on Black Circles

They also have Goodyear's for £122.49 which are 3db quieter

 

[Ian Key]

Ah… I think this is a Chinese market tyre, found a few references online. Not available in Europe.

That's probably what the C stands for, China.

 

[4ND]

It is a C, not a 6.
The tyre size don't offer the best choice, but personally I'd go for Michelin Pilot Sport 4, which are available in the size. Phenomenal tyres and totally transformed my Juke NISMO RS (high torque, FWD) from a wheel spinning mess (on OEM Conti Sport Contact 5) to a different machine.

 

[Harry 17]

Hi,

Has anyone changed the rubber on their MG4 yet and if so, what did you go for and what difference is it making?

Thanks,


Tom.

I am too much of a tight-arse to swap out four brand new tyres after 1000 miles.

Interesting to see other members posts re: costs though, for when the time comes.

 

[4ND]

I am too much of a tight-arse to swap out four brand new tyres after 1000 miles.

I also wouldn't do that neither.

 

[Ian Key]

I also wouldn't do that either.

Me neither. At least they are made by a known manufacturer

 

[tsedge]

I will most likely wait too but it is good to know what the options are. Branded Chinese tyres are generally adequate these days, so no rush.

 

[Harry 17]

It is a C, not a 6.
The tyre size don't offer the best choice, but personally I'd go for Michelin Pilot Sport 4, which are available in the size. Phenomenal tyres and totally transformed my Juke NISMO RS (high torque, FWD) from a wheel spinning mess (on OEM Conti Sport Contact 5) to a different machine.

So….. when the time comes, am I right in thinking these tyres would be fit for purpose, and would be a significant upgrade to the sold as seen ones?

Apologies, but I am a bit of Luddite re: tyres. I am still trying toi find out what the maximum size I can take my Z3 wheels and tyres up to (without the need for spacers. Want ‘more flames Red’ big-bassa ones, but scared of scraping the wheel arches making the car undriveable etc.

 

[Ian Key]

So….. when the time comes, am I right in thinking these tyres would be fit for purpose, and would be a significant upgrade to the sold as seen ones?

Apologies, but I am a bit of Luddite re: tyres. I am still trying toi find out what the maximum size I can take my Z3 wheels and tyres up to (without the need for spacers. Want ‘more flames Red’ big-bassa ones, but scared of scraping the wheel arches making the car undriveable etc.

 

[Harry 17]

. I actually remember that advert being on the Telebox!!

 

[4ND]

So….. when the time comes, am I right in thinking these tyres would be fit for purpose, and would be a significant upgrade to the sold as seen ones?

Can't comment on how they'd be on an MG4, as I don't know how tyre sensitive it is (my MX-5 for eg is RWD and very tyre sensitive, but again, a totally different car), but I'm just going by my own experience of them on cars I've owned (or family members have). I've found them superb. They actually do a Pilot Sport 5 now, which apparently has longer life, with the same feel/properties of the previous Pilot Sport 4. However, the 5 isn't available on the MG4s tyre size...yet?
Wear wise, I've found them fine. Again though, depends on the car/weight/driving style/journey type etc.
Pilot Sport 4 typically have very good reviews, but appreciate that that isn't everything.

 

[Les burrows]

This much like the MG5 the Bridgestone Ecopia tyres on that are not available in Europe according to several tyres Specialists in my area.
Les.

 

[JimB]