MGTF - Tyres

tonyb wrote: I need to replace the rear tyres but I understand TF's are tyre sensitive. The existing ones are Continentals and are original from the factory. They have worn very well having covered 27,000 miles. Should I just aim to replace them with Continentals of the same spec or are there other suitable makes?

I thought i would update this thread and close it for Tonyb.

After taking the advice about suitable tyres for his 8 year old 27000 mile TF to replace the Continentals, he has now fitted four TOYO PROXIES T1-Rs at £69 each for fronts and £74 each for rears, inclusive of valves and balancing.
The Nexen 2000s do not make the 205/50 for the rears and the Falken 452s are no longer made.
Tonyb has said that the car drives well and there is NO tyre noise, and it feels so much better - Tony wishes to thank everyone for their advice .

The tyre specialist said there is currently a shortage of tyres and prices are destinded to be hiked up again!!!!!!

bryan young wrote:

tonyb wrote: I need to replace the rear tyres but I understand TF's are tyre sensitive. The existing ones are Continentals and are original from the factory. They have worn very well having covered 27,000 miles. Should I just aim to replace them with Continentals of the same spec or are there other suitable makes?

I thought i would update this thread and close it for Tonyb.

After taking the advice about suitable tyres for his 8 year old 27000 mile TF to replace the Continentals, he has now fitted four TOYO PROXIES T1-Rs at £69 each for fronts and £74 each for rears, inclusive of valves and balancing.
The Nexen 2000s do not make the 205/50 for the rears and the Falken 452s are no longer made.
Tonyb has said that the car drives well and there is NO tyre noise, and it feels so much better - Tony wishes to thank everyone for their advice .

The tyre specialist said there is currently a shortage of tyres and prices are destinded to be hiked up again!!!!!!

205/50/15 Nexen 2000

david aiketgate wrote:

bryan young wrote:

tonyb wrote: I need to replace the rear tyres but I understand TF's are tyre sensitive. The existing ones are Continentals and are original from the factory. They have worn very well having covered 27,000 miles. Should I just aim to replace them with Continentals of the same spec or are there other suitable makes?

I thought i would update this thread and close it for Tonyb.

After taking the advice about suitable tyres for his 8 year old 27000 mile TF to replace the Continentals, he has now fitted four TOYO PROXIES T1-Rs at £69 each for fronts and £74 each for rears, inclusive of valves and balancing.
The Nexen 2000s do not make the 205/50 for the rears and the Falken 452s are no longer made.
Tonyb has said that the car drives well and there is NO tyre noise, and it feels so much better - Tony wishes to thank everyone for their advice .

The tyre specialist said there is currently a shortage of tyres and prices are destinded to be hiked up again!!!!!!

205/50/15 Nexen 2000

Apologise :shrug: I should have said "a number of tyre suppliers/fitters do not list or cannot obtain 205/50 R15 Nexen 2000s AND NOT that Nexen dont make them. :S

bryan young wrote:

david aiketgate wrote:

bryan young wrote:

tonyb wrote: I need to replace the rear tyres but I understand TF's are tyre sensitive. The existing ones are Continentals and are original from the factory. They have worn very well having covered 27,000 miles. Should I just aim to replace them with Continentals of the same spec or are there other suitable makes?

I thought i would update this thread and close it for Tonyb.

After taking the advice about suitable tyres for his 8 year old 27000 mile TF to replace the Continentals, he has now fitted four TOYO PROXIES T1-Rs at £69 each for fronts and £74 each for rears, inclusive of valves and balancing.
The Nexen 2000s do not make the 205/50 for the rears and the Falken 452s are no longer made.
Tonyb has said that the car drives well and there is NO tyre noise, and it feels so much better - Tony wishes to thank everyone for their advice .

The tyre specialist said there is currently a shortage of tyres and prices are destinded to be hiked up again!!!!!!

205/50/15 Nexen 2000

Apologise :shrug: I should have said "a number of tyre suppliers/fitters do not list or cannot obtain 205/50 R15 Nexen 2000s AND NOT that Nexen dont make them. :S

:rofl:

It's like when I ask for Nexen 3000s in 16" at my local supplier - 'You can't get them anymore.'
Actually means - 'I can't get them at a good enough price to turn a nice profit anymore.':rofl:

david aiketgate wrote:

bryan young wrote:

david aiketgate wrote:

bryan young wrote:

tonyb wrote: I need to replace the rear tyres but I understand TF's are tyre sensitive. The existing ones are Continentals and are original from the factory. They have worn very well having covered 27,000 miles. Should I just aim to replace them with Continentals of the same spec or are there other suitable makes?

I thought i would update this thread and close it for Tonyb.

After taking the advice about suitable tyres for his 8 year old 27000 mile TF to replace the Continentals, he has now fitted four TOYO PROXIES T1-Rs at £69 each for fronts and £74 each for rears, inclusive of valves and balancing.
The Nexen 2000s do not make the 205/50 for the rears and the Falken 452s are no longer made.
Tonyb has said that the car drives well and there is NO tyre noise, and it feels so much better - Tony wishes to thank everyone for their advice .

The tyre specialist said there is currently a shortage of tyres and prices are destinded to be hiked up again!!!!!!

205/50/15 Nexen 2000

Apologise :shrug: I should have said "a number of tyre suppliers/fitters do not list or cannot obtain 205/50 R15 Nexen 2000s AND NOT that Nexen dont make them. :S

:rofl:

It's like when I ask for Nexen 3000s in 16" at my local supplier - 'You can't get them anymore.'
Actually means - 'I can't get them at a good enough price to turn a nice profit anymore.':rofl:

Isnt that always the case :dry:

If your tyre suppliers are making money ours must be getting rich.
T1Rs are currently selling for the equivilant of 100.GBP each.
and that is from "bargain" outlets.:ohmy:

Rich in Vancouver wrote: If your tyre suppliers are making money ours must be getting rich.
T1Rs are currently selling for the equivilant of 100.GBP each.
and that is from "bargain" outlets.:ohmy:

Ah, but I bet your fuel is a lot cheaper than ours!:lol:

We are catching up fast on that count.
95 octane is currently $1.33/litre and climbing fast!
We will be paying another .05 carbon tax in a couple of months
as well as the usual increases.
Across the border in the US gas prices are about 30% less.......
and they buy much of their oil from us! :huh: