Thanks for the wheels, just transferred them from the back my work colleagues car to mine. Once I've cleaned 'em up I'll rid myself of those foul TRX's (well put them by to swap back on when I sell the car) Cheers -- Steve Parry K100RS SE & F650 and a 520i SE Touring for comfort (not forgetting the SK90PY) http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk
should read back *of* my work -- Steve Parry K100RS SE & F650 and a 520i SE Touring for comfort (not forgetting the SK90PY) http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk
No problems Steve. sorry I didn't clean them up first. I was well rushed yesterday. The tyres on them are all ok bar one iirc. Anything's better than bloody TRX tyres. Try Kuhmo for an excellent repalcement or even Nankang (no, really!). They're bloody brilliant, though I don't think you would ever use them on a 540i. cheers, JB PS: Telford's a hole.
I've been using the Kuhmo's on mine and to be honest they don't feel an awful lot different from the tyres they replaced (Michelin/Pirelli- can't remember). I've aquaplaned slightly once or twice in the last 18 months on them and have done about 20k miles- they are still in pretty good nick. I don't think spending 3 to 4 times the money would have given me a significantly better drive. I do drive like an old git though.
I had Nankangs on the front of my MkI Golf GTi. Bargains compared to the Yokohamas they replaced, with similar levels of grip and superior durability - and as a bonus, a squeal before they let go instead of the too-subtle Yoko roar. I'd use them again.
JB fumbled, fiddled and fingered: no probs I expected a "patina" My local tyre centre [1] have already quoted me at 49 quid per wheel fitted and balanced, which I'm very pleased with compared to the 130 quid plus fitting and balancing for the TRX's. I "may" be able to squeeze a tiny bit more discount once I get there 'cos the normally recognise me as a bike tyre customer and knock a couple of extra quid off. I'll probably get 4 new ones put on for the sake of it to be honest. [1] http://www.buckleytyre.co.uk/ Yep a roundabout infested chavsville -- Steve Parry K100RS SE & F650 and a 520i SE Touring for comfort (not forgetting the SK90PY) http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk
Don't fret petal, I'm speaking to a bloke tomorrow. I'll drop you a text/email. I've looked at one (not quite nice enough) and rejected 5 over the phone so far. JB
