Tyres....recommendations for replacements

[JamesH65]

I've done a search on the forum, but anything X power tyre related is spread all over the place.

So, 20k miles in the last 12 months, and the rears are nearly worn down to the wear bars (Is that usual? Sounds about right to me). The fronts have a fair bit more left. I'll probably do front/rear swap to eek some more life out of them (I believe the tyre pressure sensors recalibrate automatically?) , but I would appreciate any recommendations for replacements. Not been overly impressed with the factory-fitted ones, skittish on bumpy corners. Preferably not insanely expensive.

I am in the UK.

 

[RayFWI]

Hi I am eager also to know if the TPMS recalibrate automatically ... but I don't think it does...
I am thinking of replacement but, sadly, the top tyres (Pirelli PZ5, Continental SportContact 7,...) don't exist in 235/45/18.
Only 235/40/18 (or 245/40/18)
I will ask the dealer if I can put 235/40 without problems (with MG) ... or I will put GoodYear EF AS6 which exists in 235/45.

 

[JamesH65]

BlackCircles seem to have a number of different tyres available in the correct size, including direct replacements. Difficult to know which to chose.

 

[salty]

Depends on your idea of what is insanely expensive. Michelin Pilot Sport 5s are a superb tyre. Should be able to get 4 fitted for between £600/£700 depending where you go. Good luck.

 

[Tuareg]

It cost me £600 for a set of 4 Pirelli 185/55 R15 (with the protection rib) for my Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI in 1989 from a tyre shop in Ispwich. That was the best price anywhere, although it was quite a 'rare' tyre (with the rib) in those days. Tyres are much cheaper in real terms today!