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What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby Lefty64 » Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:45 pm

makidoja wrote:Hi all

I'm coming up to replace all 4 tyres on my 2011 Connect.

Current tyres are some cheap Chinese things and the grip is poor, noise is high.

Any advice would be appreciated

Mak - Lincs


If you're looking for standard 15" rim then Michelin Agilis aren't made in this size.

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-agilis

I'd advise new not used. MPG is more important than a bargain price at your local tyre depot ......... use the Euro economy ratings as they've been introduced to guide more savvy consumers. I'm getting over 50mpg on 4 Hankook Kinergy Eco just had fitted.

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... able_1roll
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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby Graham Taylor » Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:49 pm

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Graham Taylor wrote:I've been following this with a little bit of interest ............ Just always remember you get what you pay for and the thing that hasnt changed is the fact tyres are the only thing between you and the road!

Well said Graham, and I agree 100% :D


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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby bigjohnthomas » Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:14 pm

So how do damage a tyre going up a kerb ? That's what they are made for bouncing about on
Pussies

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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby Graham Taylor » Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:29 pm

bigjohnthomas wrote:So how do damage a tyre going up a kerb ? That's what they are made for bouncing about on
Pussies

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Sound advice again from BJT as he is the expert in all things rubber, knocking & pussies ;-) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby bigjohnthomas » Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:35 pm

Exactly :D rubber stuff ? I sh*t it :P
Advances in technology :lol: you either have a "hard one" or a "soft one "
The hard one will last longer
But the soft one will be more sticky :P

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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby Graham Taylor » Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:08 pm

bigjohnthomas wrote:Exactly :D rubber stuff ? I sh*t it :P
Advances in technology :lol: you either have a "hard one" or a "soft one "
The hard one will last longer
But the soft one will be more sticky :P

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Nuff said :roll:
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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby bigjohnthomas » Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:56 pm

I have a hard one :wink:
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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby bigjohnthomas » Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:46 pm

No its a soft one
That will be the special brew :P
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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby limitedblack » Tue Oct 14, 2014 6:26 pm

As long as its not a black one ;)
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Re: What tyres for best MPG / Longevity

Postby Graham Taylor » Tue Oct 14, 2014 6:42 pm

limitedblack wrote:As long as its not a black one ;)


Careful what you wish for" :lol:
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