Tyre Quality

[Oneeyedvic]

I need a couple of new tyres for my car (a front wheel drive Mondeo 2.5 V6)

I have been quoted between �50 and �120 depending on quality.

What are the actual differences in quality - surely they all have the same tread etc.

I don't do a lot of mile (probably around 8-10,000 a year)

[Toureman]

There is a big difference in quality depending how much you pay.

All manufacturers have different treads.

I once bought some "budget tyres" They looked good drove perfectly in the dry but I soon discovered they would quite easily induce a four wheel drift on wet roundabouts, even when not driving fast, quite exciting, I soon got rid of them.

I use these, excellent tyres, made by Continental...........

http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/ts/search/tyrede tails.aspx?code=2254517BA1Z

Would be good on your car, rated to 180mph.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

if i remember rightly,ford fit continental tyres to their cars,so put them on it.as toureman says they are good

[david1702198]

well they all have to pass the same safety criteria.

[Evilninja]

Hi

Depends on how much you value your life!

I own a Skyline and a GT Turbo, and due to the price of tyres for this type of car, i opted for the cheapest, huge mistake.

Cornering, braking and ride quality went so far down, i actually changed the whole lot after about a 1000 miles.

there`s an old addage you get what you pay for, and nowadays there are a lot of good budget tyres around, but the quality of the rubber, the load rates are not close to the premium brands.

I realise not everyone will be driving in the same style as i do, but when you consider that regardless of annual mileage or style of driving, the only thing that stops you in all weathers is your tyres and brakes, and the golden rule is never compromise on these.

The Mondeo V6 is not a light car, its quite front heavy, and as Toureman has already said Continentals or Michelins are good, but a W rating is a bit of an overkill for your car, but the website is good for prices and selection.

And when you pay �100 a tyre have a quite chuckle at mugs like me who have to pay �250 each for peace of mind.

Einstein once said....... it`s all relative !!

[Oneeyedvic]

Thanks folks - I did read a couple of bad reviews on the Barums (they are classed as Continentals budget tyre).

I have ordered Good Years (recommended by a local tyre chap I know)

[RTFishall]

Generally the softer the rubber the better the road grip but also, unfortunately, the faster the wear rate.
Goodyear have a better grip than Michelin but give less mileage. If you are an "ordinary" driver and not the boy racer type, I would say you can't beat Michelin for � per miles