New tyres req'd - help please!

[buzzard]

Hi folks,

I'm new here in case you're wondering where I've arrived from!

I own a metallic blue Ibiza Cupra 20VT, I've had it from new, 2001 on a 51 plate. It's done 54k miles and I've arrived here courtesy of Google. I'm starting to get a few problems with the car now.

But for the purposes of this thread, I've got a flatspot on the near-side rear tyre - just the one flatspot, not a whole collection of them. Consquently, there's a vibration at speed and it also sounds horrible. I have a feeling I know where I flat-spotted too (a bit TOO enthusiastic at one point!!).

I was wondering (I have next to ZERO mechanical knowledge) if there is anything I should get checked before I go replacing the tyres on the car? The fronts are pretty badly worn and are coming up for renewal anyway, so I'm looking at a set of four (better start saving then).

I've also noticed that Pirelli seem to have binned the P-Zero Assimetrico 195/45ZR16 84Y that were fitted as standard, so does anyone have any experience of what else to fit? I've never been keen on the tyres it's had from new but haven't found anything else that seems to fit it anyway!

Cheers!

 

[chisel]

195/45/16 P ZERO NERO - very good one!

 

[Beaker™]

I used to get on with these when i had 16"s

YOKOHAMA A539

Yokohama ***
Tyre producer from Japan, high performance products in high price segment
A539 195/45 R16 80V , RPB asymmetric Summer tyres
Test results
ADAC (german)
Speed V: the speed capability of this tires is up to 149 mph/240 km/h !
We only supply the tire. If there is a rim shown on the picture, it is just to symbolize.


The A539 is designed for sure cornering, low noise, enhanced comfort and better grip.

With us only £ 54.70
Postage and packing costs are included in the price!

Available from www.mytyres.co.uk

 

[cu51pra]

f1s mate toyo yoko there are loads out there the Pirelli are pritty sh*t i dont think anyone on this site like them even p zero neros

 

[buzzard]

I've got Eagle F1 GS-D2 on another car I own. They're great! Other half has got Toyo Proxes T1-R on her car and they are astonishing!

The thing that I'm struggling with is that I can't find tyres that are the correct size, with the correct speed and load rating. I don't want to end-up (if the worst happens and I stick it through the hedge) with an argument with insurance company assessor who says "Wrong tyres mate" and wallop - my car's history and so's my bank balance.

 

[Beaker™]

I've got Eagle F1 GS-D2 on another car I own. They're great! Other half has got Toyo Proxes T1-R on her car and they are astonishing!

The thing that I'm struggling with is that I can't find tyres that are the correct size, with the correct speed and load rating.

I found Toyo Proxes T1-R/S's very soft, didnt last very long at all. As for sizes, have you checked,

www.mytyres.co.uk ?

They give speed ratings too.

 

[buzzard]

Yep, I've done MyTyres, thanks for suggesting it though. They suggest two Pirellis (Assimetrico and Nero) and Goodyear F1 GS-D2. Which are the wrong load rating from what I can see.

 

[Beaker™]

Yep, I've done MyTyres, thanks for suggesting it though. They suggest two Pirellis (Assimetrico and Nero) and Goodyear F1 GS-D2. Which are the wrong load rating from what I can see.

Hmm, how about www.tyres-online.co.uk

 

[buzzard]

No real difference I'm afraid.

 

[Beaker™]

Hmm, thats no good then. I'm not sure an insurance assessor would'nt actually check the details of the tyre. More than likely just check if the tyres are not bold.

 

[buzzard]

Incidentally Beaker, in your "Pictures & Spec - (218.1BHP & 261.0 lb/ft)" link, I'm assuming that your reg plate is false? If so and your intention is to hide your car's identity, you might want to look at those plots you posted.

 

[Beaker™]

Incidentally Beaker, in your "Pictures & Spec - (218.1BHP & 261.0 lb/ft)" link, I'm assuming that your reg plate is false? If so and your intention is to hide your car's identity, you might want to look at those plots you posted.

Yeah i havnt had chance to blank off the plates in my dyno pics, well spotted mate