172 Cup tyres

[sparkles]

My front tyres are needing replaced, not sure whether to just get two new ContiSport Contacts or go for a complete new set of different tyres (the backs are hardly worn - my Cup is purely used for leisure purposes so doesnt see many straight roads!)

Has anyone replaced the standard ContiSport Contacts with another tyre and felt they were better?

Also can anyone recommend where to get tyres cheap (with a fitting service)? (etyres.co.uk are £79 inc vat, deliv & fitting for the contis)

 

[telford_mike]

try http://www.mytyres.nethttp://www.mytyres.net

IMHO the Contis are fine. Other opinions may differ....

*ducks*

 

[jpmad4it2]

goodyear eagle gs d2s. Better

 

[RobFenn]

The F1s appear to be the best on paper though theres nothing wrong with the contis, especially as Renault have ones specially designed for the car

 

[sparkles]

Quote: Originally posted by RobFenn on 20 October 2003

The F1s appear to be the best on paper though theres nothing wrong with the contis, especially as Renault have ones specially designed for the car

Do you mean that the contis are different if you dont buy from renault?

Also Ive found a place in Dundee (Archies Tyre & Auto Centre ) that has the contis for £69 inc vat, fitting, valves and balancing (£35 cheaper than ATS!).

 

[RobFenn]

Yes according to a Renault advertisement feature in EVO there is a type of conti sport contacts designed specifically for the clio cup.

-Rob

 

[sparkles]

Do you know if they would be available from anyone other than renault?

 

[CUP80Y]

Were the Contis not just chosen specifically for the Cup due to an increased sidewall strength aiding the handling? I think they are the same as the ones you are describing.

Ive gone through 3 sets of fronts now (20k), had contis, uniroyals, pirelli pzero-neros, and the contis are definately the best in that line up, especially if you can get them for £69. They seem to grip a lot better than even the p-zeros - and pirelli are renowned for soft compound high grip tyres. I would question their longevity though!!

 

[sparkles]

Thanks for that CUPBOY.

Also comforting to know that someone else is going through fronts like water! Ive only got 6400 miles out of my original set! Ill be taking it easier from now on (well see how long that lasts!!)

 

[jon_r]

when the picture uploader starts to work again ill upload some pics of my new tyres

 

[Chris n nic]

? seems alright to me

 

[jon_r]

was broken yesterday, but KDF fixed it.

 

[cupdriver]

just got some Eagles, love um!, car feels a bit more pointy. and the tread looks cool too.

My original fronts needed replacing at about 8000, managed to stretch them to 10000, current mileage. very nearly illegal tread.

 

[Dan 172 Sport]

Ive had the F1s (Gs d2) for 1500mi - Better... More grip, simple. Turn in was sharper if you like.

Contis were/are good tho, and cheaper!

 

[Darren555]

Quote: Originally posted by RobFenn on 20 October 2003

The F1s appear to be the best on paper though theres nothing wrong with the contis, especially as Renault have ones specially designed for the car

Why would you want a tyre that is good on paper??????

 

[MAC30L]

I can get the contis for the Cup in Central Scotland for £50 cash (no vat), if anybody want them and are in this area (Stirlingshire), PM me.

Mac

 

[172sport]

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