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  21. Tyre opinions and experiences

    in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering

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    Currently considering my options for a set of new 205/40 R17 tyres. I'm after something that will grip well in the dry and the wet but will also dispel water easily. Wear rate doesn't really bother me that much (within reason) as I'm only doing 2-3k miles a year or so. Don't really want to spend more than £100 a corner, preferably £70-£80ish.

    I have read more reviews than I can care to mention but with so many conflicting opinions.

    Good source of info here, I've read nearly every review on the top 15 tyres :lol: - http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/17-Inch-Tyres/205-40-17-Tyres.htm

    So far I've narrowed it down to the following:

    1. Uniroyal Rainsport 3 - seems to have glowing reports though only launched very recently. Better than Uniroyal RS2's but have firmer sidewall which was a common complaint. These are what I'm really being drawn to at the minute.

    2. Avon ZZ3 - apparently these have awesome grip in the dry and reasonably good in the wet

    3. Toyo T1R - had these in the past and found them not too bad

    4. Bridgestone Potenza RE050 - wet grip not so good?

    5. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 - have these on my Passat in a 235/45 R17 and find them brilliant, great grip right down to the last. Expensive though.

    6. Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - not looked into these too much but well priced

    7. Falken ZE912 - what I had on the mk3 in a 195/40 R17 and tbh I was well enough impressed with them all round and are well priced. I would like to try something different though.

    8. Continental Contact Sport 5 - according to the reviews they seem to have real good grip both in wet and dry conditions but are both expensive and wear exceptionally quickly.

    9. Yokohama Parada Spec 2 - awesome dry grip but potentially lethal in the wet

    Try to keep on topic please. Looking genuine experiences and opinions. Smart ass "blow out" comments will be deleted ;)

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