emax 0 Posted June 11, 2004 Hi there, Not going to get involved in a huge rant here but just went out to my car to find that some delightful chap(s) have cut my tyres. They did both passenger side tyres which is a pain as I'll have to replace all four (to keep the tread equal on both sides...). There was lots of tread left, especially on the rears but I guess that's life. This happened only yards from the spot where I had my Ford Sierra stolen about 3.5 years ago!! Here are some pics: The question now is what tyres to replace them with? I've had Bridgestone S-02's in the past (excellent), SO-3's (not so impressed) and currently have Toyo Proxies on the front and Goodyear Eagle F1's on the back. Any specific recommendations? I was going to go for either the Toyo's all round or F1's. Can you get the GSD3's in the speedline size?? I went to mytyres.co.uk and they only have the GSD2's. What's the difference? Any good mobile fitting companies anyone can recommend as I can't exactly take the car anywhere with "two" flat tyres! Have a good weekend everyone, Euan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted June 11, 2004 Why would you park your Corrado near the same spot that you had an old car stolen? :? Toyo's are ugly IMAHO... F1's have good rep. GSD'3's not available for Speedlines..... AVS Sports are good. Cheers Scott. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted June 11, 2004 Sorry to hear that - fricking scum :x (Sorted images for you) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 11, 2004 Bridgestone Potenza RE720 mate :lol: Sorry to hear about the vandalism, the feckers. GSD3s aren't available on 205x50x15. The difference is better tread compound and pattern and *much* stiffer sidewalls. I'd go for the RE720s. They're a broad shouldered chunky tyre with excellent wet and dry performance. Dual compound too, so the more they wear, the better they grip. Rim protectors too. I've used them for years and haven't found anything better, yet, on the standard size. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted June 11, 2004 scumbags!! :evil: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quikstu 0 Posted June 11, 2004 Recomendations???????? Get a gun. :evil: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 11, 2004 sorry to hear about your tyres mate, there are some idiots about :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emax 0 Posted June 11, 2004 Thanks guys, The reason I still park in that street is because there isn't really anywhere else to park here. Also, crime generally is very low here (I don't think that any cars have been stolen since then here) so you could say that I'm unlucky!!! Anyone know of any mobile tyre-fitting companies that are any good? I had the police man around, he was really good but, admittedly, there isn't a heck of a lot they can do without catching the guy. I'm also wondering if it is a good/bad idea to re-use my driver's side tyres on the same axle (either front or back). I have a Toyo Proxy and a Goodyear Eagle F1, both with good tread left. Any thoughts?? Thanks for the responses so far. Euan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted June 11, 2004 thats really BAD luck euan mate......F***in scumbags :mad: .....hope they catch the the lowlife :x but as you must realise yourself there be little hope.............anyway hope it works out not too expensive for you mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emax 0 Posted June 11, 2004 Thanks Roddy. Even if they do catch them, most likely they'll just be kids anyway so not likely to have any money to pay for new tyres. When my Sierra was nicked, they caught the guys but I never got anything back for that (car was written off). I have shortlisted to the following: Bridgestone RE720: Black Circle: £84.31 (fitted) Mytyres.co.uk: £56.90 Goodyear Eagle F1 (GSD2): mytyres.co.uk: £69.40 Toyo Proxies T1-S: mytyres.co.uk: £44.40 Yoko AVS Sport: topgear.co.uk: £66.65 Continential PremiumContact mytyres: £62.40 Mitchelin Pilot Sport: mytyres: £92.20 I'm not on a budget, I just want the best wet/dry tyres available. Any thoughts, much appreciated. Cheers, Euan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted June 11, 2004 Also consider Fulda Extremos, very similar in grip levels to the Toyos though there not quite as soft so dont squirm about as much when pushed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heardy 0 Posted June 11, 2004 We use national tyre's at work http://www.national.co.uk/ can't fault them give them a call :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heardy 0 Posted June 11, 2004 I forgot to say they are mobile tyre fitters and will come to your house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted June 11, 2004 does no-one like the original dunlop sp sport 2000? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted June 12, 2004 A.T.S were/are doing 25% of michelins plus what ever else you can haggle from them. I got 4 195/50/15's michelin pilots for £190 quid odd :squarewink: chubbz sorry to hear about the tyres feckin twats :snipersmile: :2gunfire: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted June 12, 2004 Why would you park your Corrado near the same spot that you had an old car stolen? :? Toyo's are ugly IMAHO... F1's have good rep. GSD'3's not available for Speedlines..... AVS Sports are good. Cheers Scott. how can you say toyos are ugly? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
