If price wasn't an issue, which tyre would you opt for?

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Post by Marcus-RS4 » Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:00 pm

I could beat you on my bike (push) ;) hahahaha

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Post by PetrolDave » Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:21 pm

rAudiguy wrote:I still have my PS2's from factory, 16,500 hard miles and they still have 3mm of tread on the front and 4mm on the back.
I used my PS2 up in 13,000 miles - you need to drive harder (not drive faster in a straight line, but corner harder).

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Post by rAudiguy » Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:48 pm

Everyone has there own opinion's and that's great! I don't drive my car like an old man. I drive it hard probably harder than most as it's not an everyday drive so when I say I have done 16k plus I don't mean on motorways I mean on real A roads through bends etc most being in Wales etc. on some of the best roads in the UK that I know from being a biker. Just because they have lasted doesn't mean I drive like a Pussy. :<beep>_you: Plus I'm running more BHP than most of you :wink: so as far as I'm concerned the PS2's have just done there job very well....... :thumbs:
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Post by Marcus-RS4 » Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:14 pm

tee hee :)

I was only joking (obviously) I know your RS could not not be driven any harder, your no slouch by any stretch... its a testament to the tyres (and quattro / tracking?) they have lasted this long!

Where do you want this push bike / RS race to happen then?? lol

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Post by rAudiguy » Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:19 pm

Big lol.......... :biggrin3: :biggrin3: :biggrin3:

Well I only drive on motorways in a straight line so M4 junction 10??? lol

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Post by Marcus-RS4 » Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:24 pm

Its a deal, just give me time to order those jet engines to strap to it! ;)

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Post by djt » Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:20 pm

P_G wrote:
djt wrote:If anybody is serious about buying a set of tyres, PM me when you are ready to buy them and let me know your location and when you require them, it will take me about a week to get them for you so don't leave it too late and you will be looking at about £550 for 4 of the F1's.

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Dan, is there a time limit on this? I'm only 6k miles through my Sessantas so I am thinking New Year before I need to buy. Is that too far away?
No time limit P_G, just PM me whenever you're ready and i'll sort it out.

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Post by djt » Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:23 pm

I've just looked into courier costs and it isn't too bad at all, so if you are too far to collect, this may be an option.

I need to get an exact weight and size but I guessed at above what I imagine them to be and 4 tyres delivered in 3 working days is sub £50. I will get a firm quote tomorrow.

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Post by P_G » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:05 pm

djt wrote:
P_G wrote:
djt wrote:If anybody is serious about buying a set of tyres, PM me when you are ready to buy them and let me know your location and when you require them, it will take me about a week to get them for you so don't leave it too late and you will be looking at about £550 for 4 of the F1's.

Cheers

Dan
Dan, is there a time limit on this? I'm only 6k miles through my Sessantas so I am thinking New Year before I need to buy. Is that too far away?
No time limit P_G, just PM me whenever you're ready and i'll sort it out.

Dan
Nice one, cheers. :beerchug:

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Post by djt » Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:03 pm

Got a price if anybody is interested in getting some PS2's. £700 for a set 255/35/19

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Post by P_G » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:05 pm

£700 for 4 PS2's? That's a bloody amazing price for them. Just a pity I have so much tread left in my Secret Santa's

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Post by TopBear » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:12 pm

PS2's are the dogs danglies, had em first time round with the RS4, and tried Eagle F1's this time and don't rate em' anywhere near as good.
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Post by karl » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:07 pm

A chap I was speaking to had a B5 and reckons the PS2's are good but only to about 4mm of trad left, then they feel shot. He reckoned you cant beat F1's

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Post by chrissy » Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:52 pm

Just got some shinny new boots for the car after 12k. Had about 4 mm left, and then with the help of Mr Don Palmer successfully destroyed the rest? What a magic day.

Like most folks I was wondering what to go for next. Was thinking about the F1’s in either 255/35/19 or 275/30/19. Finally opted for the Michelin PS2’s in 255/35/19. Part of this was due to the reviews that they were receiving and the other was the price. There was just £35 per tyre difference between the F1’s and PS2’s from the company I use (He was cheaper than Costco too.). When these are the things that can make the difference between staying on the road or wiping out I would rather stump up the cash so PS2’s it was. Just started to scrub them in and they seem magic so far loads of grip. A lot less road noise and there is a reasonable rim protector too.

For anybody from NE Scotland area (Aberdeenshire) I used a bloke called Norman from Tyre devotion. Couldn’t fault him in any way. He came to the house (All included in the cost) and replaced all 4 tyres During which he noticed that one of the tyres had a different marking. It had an R01 instead of G01 on it. He wasn’t happy to fit it as it wasn’t the same as the rest so he was straight on the phone to his supplier and had another tyre sent up to be fitted that afternoon. He was meticulous in setting the machine up and removed all the previous sticky stuff from the previous weights. Well worth a phone call.

Also worth a try is Clarks Motorsport in Knitore. Popped in past to see if they did laser wheel alignment. Nice surprise to find they had just had a nice new hunter system installed (I think that’s what it was called). So the alignment got checked too.
Also interesting to find that they were £150 cheaper than the quote I received from Aberdeen Audi! They are very professional and know their stuff. They can also supply high spec disks and pads at reasonable prices.

No I’m not on commission. Just a typical jock and every penny is a prisoner.

Hope that helps some of you out.

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Post by MEV » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:49 pm

djt wrote:255/35.

I have a mate who owns a tyre place, so he sells me them cheaper than usual. I think he charges me whatever he feels like at the time because the price does seem to vary but i'm certainly not complaining.
I have just had my back and fronts changed over to even out the tread use and it seems that I might be looking for some new shoes fairly sharpish. So I have had a couple of quotes today on the 275/30 F1's and they are between £805 and 1k for 4 fully fitted without valves. I thought that was reasonsble but a big difference. The main issue is if i turn up to a tyre fitter with tyres in the boot is that they wont fit them for insurance purposes!! :shock: I would go for this deal with djt if I could find a fitter as it seems superb value! ... 275's??
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