dann2707 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Absolutely loving my pilot Sport 3's and they can only get better in the summer. Below 4c they aren't great but what do you expect for a summer tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Absolutely loving my pilot Sport 3's and they can only get better in the summer. Below 4c they aren't great but what do you expect for a summer tyre. That is one of my worries, but the long term plan is to put some proper winter tyres on the old wheels for shite Scottish weather in the winter seeing as it is snowing outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I should really put something a little less summery on mine for a while. Currently on a set of P Zero Rossos which have been brilliant in the dry and surprisingly reasonable in the cold/wet for daily use, but given we're halfway through the worst of the weather now it seems a little redundant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 When I was reading up on tyres I couldn't find a better all rounder than the EfficientGrip. Especially for the price. Mine are 15" and the full set cost me just under £200 fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 My pilot sport 3's are nearly dead (in 18 months ). I was looking at either a new pair the same or a pair of Eagle F1's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I should really put something a little less summery on mine for a while. Currently on a set of P Zero Rossos which have been brilliant in the dry and surprisingly reasonable in the cold/wet for daily use, but given we're halfway through the worst of the weather now it seems a little redundant I am currently running P Zero Rossos too, they have been faultless in the dry and okay in the wet/ice but very expensive in my size! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 What size? Rossos are about £10-15 cheaper than Pilot Sport 3's in 225/40/R18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Were 235/40/R18, now 235/45/R17 in 17" wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 To throw another option in there, I'm very happy with my Uniroyal rainsport 3's. It takes a silly amount of stupidity to break traction with these tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Look at Khumo ku39's, I have 215/40/17 and 235/40/17 and they've been decent on my mr2, unless I'm really giving it some it's hard to get the wheels spinning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 FWIW, I had the S3 on P Zero Rosso's for the first months I had it. They were very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 What size? Rossos are about £10-15 cheaper than Pilot Sport 3's in 225/40/R18 The correct size. Just received the poly bush I ordered for the dogbone mount (small bush, main one already done). I got a call from the seller saying they'd run out of the one I ordered (~80A) so he could either send one out in a few days when they came back in stock or just send me the firmer (~95A) race spec one. Clearly I'm impatient as f**k so went for the latter, and it's so freakin' solid it's unreal. Pretty sure the metal mount itself will have more give 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 +1 on the uniroyal rainsport 3s. I fitted a set to a friend's car and the difference between his old Conti's and those was night and day. Brilliant tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The correct size. Just received the poly bush I ordered for the dogbone mount (small bush, main one already done). I got a call from the seller saying they'd run out of the one I ordered (~80A) so he could either send one out in a few days when they came back in stock or just send me the firmer (~95A) race spec one. Clearly I'm impatient as f**k so went for the latter, and it's so freakin' solid it's unreal. Pretty sure the metal mount itself will have more give i went for the Motorsport one on mine. 60 duro rubber and not voided, nice upgrade from standard but no notisable noise increase. had polybushes on too may diesel cars where they shock the car to bits :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yeah, my logic is that being petrol it'll vibrate a little less anyway, and its only the small bush rather than the larger main one which is the standard yellow (~75A). It'll be 'reet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Skidded into a main road today coming out of my street Was going so slow too, luckily nothing was coming. Take care guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Acquired myself a 25mm Eibach rear anti roll bar last night for the princely sum of £40 Now i've just got to fit all this bloody stuff! Best book a few days off work... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Such a bargain. Talking of which, I've got an OEM DV and a TT steering wheel on their way for a total of £40 also. Happy with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Need a new recirc valve myself, don't think mine has ever been changed. Where did you get yours for that price Luke?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 FB, actually. Think the guy said he had another that was used but perfect working order, I'll drop him a line if you like? Otherwise you're more than welcome to the Bailey DV30 I'll be taking off, thoguh I've not pulled it apart to give it a service yet so not too sure what state it's in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ah right fair enough. Nah i'd rather get a new OEM one just for peice of mind, but thanks for the offer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yeah, that's why I grabbed the new one Will pull the DV30 off when I get a chance and give it a good service anyway - will either sell it on or spray it matt black and throw it back in I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Guys. I'm thinking of getting new tyres for the caddy, not sure what size is on at the mo but they're quite big. Is it a silly idea to get slightly lower profile tyres? I scrape on speed bumps as is... Basically is there a way to have my car lower without scraping it? Raise the engine? Although that sounds like a mission. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 what engine again? i've raised my pd engine by 15mm by using engine mount spacers http://www.creationsmotorsport.com/images/products/large/501125506358fengine%20spacer.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 If it currently scrapes, and you want it lower, it's going to scrape. What's actually hitting? If it's the sump then you'd have to raise the engine high enough to counter however much more you lower it, then more again to be any better off than at present. Else you're likely to have issues elsewhere due to awkward shaft angles/etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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