Re. Tyres

[MG1980]

Any tyres that people would reccommend for the Willy? I've gone Conti Contact Sports on every car I've had for the last 5 years (although that was a 172 and two 197s). Only for the road, but would rather go premium.

Also, what size do people go for? I understand that people change the size and profile against the originals for better handling and cheaper rubber?

Thanks

[jock]

If you do a search you will find several threads on this with many different opinions!
For road I use michelin pilot exalto which are great all rounders, in 185/55 (from Camskill) which you would like to think Renault designed the suspension round, though it is made from various bits out of the parts bin.
Many people use 195/50 which tend to be £20-30 cheaper as many more cars use them. They give a little more grip slightly better acceleration slightly less fuel consumption and @ 80 mph you pull about 200rpm more.
I even tried a set of 205 on the front once but they rub on full lock and were a bit overkill tbh.

[MG1980]

Perfect reply. Thanks Jock. Legend!

[Coops]

I use Michelin PE2's for road and Toyo R888 for boost ]

always in 195/50 R15 flavour for all, perfect imo, look sexier than the 185/55's and handle/ride combo is about spot on

[MG1980]

82V or H speed rating?

On black circles or camskill they seem to be about £58 per corner which is amazing!! Does that sound right?

The Conti 3s on my 197 Cup were £130 per corner (fitted though!!)

[16v_paddy]

My personal preference is yokohama parada as they're plenty good enough and pretty cheap but you're clearly intent on spending a bit more money so the contis you've used in the past or the michelin pilot exalto's are what I'd suggest

[jock]

Should read it through twice! Was meaning fuel economy not consumption!
That wont bother coops though I seen him drive that looney mobile ! lol, though agree he looks sexier on 195s

[jock]

They need to be v rated. The price sounds right. I get mine fitted by friendly local place. Prob cost £7-10 each with valves and balance. Lot cheaper than going to q/fit but could argue more hassle. I get asked if the're legaly obtained sometimes! Lol.

[talkingfish]

Car was originally put on 185/55's.... As already said, most now run on 195/50's due to being much cheaper.... I've run both on mine...

195's give more grip, ride is harsher due to lower profile, car looks better...

185's, the car feels more edgy, rides much better though and has better steering feel

Lots of discussions about the pros & cons of both sizes - you pays your money, you take your choice!!

[will.i.am.s2]

Im running 195/50/15 michelin pilot PE2 tyres and have been very impressed with the results. The fronts have only lasted 8k but thats probably my driving, will be getting another 2 to go with the 2 untouched ones on the back.

Just to add i came from the standard size 185/55/15 tyres to these and cant say ive noticed any major difference long term other than they look 100 times better than the originals.

If you do change to 195/50's PE2's be carefull at first as the turn in is a lot faster than with the 185/5's nearly caught me out anyway :D