TYRES

[crb1011]

I am going to need new front tyres soon, but I have been advised that I need to keep the same make of tyre all round due to the traction control etc. Is this true or can I change to another make as michelin tyres which I currently have all round are so costly or would this be false economy

1.4 PETROL A2 BLACK WITH OPEN SKY AND REAR BENCH SEAT

[Rob Earl]

Personally, I can't see a problem as long as you keep both fronts the same & both rears the same.

Don't drink drive! Not only is it socially unaceptable, it also harms A2's.
Was a Merlot Red 1.4SE petrol originally.
Now an Ebony Black 1.4SE petrol with Red Leather, CC, Symphony + all the previous options we had.

[daveyjp]

No it's not true that you must keep the same make - chances are Micheline have changed the make and pattern by now anyway. Traction control only works on the front wheels so just change axle pairs together. I recommend Toyo Proxes as replacements - I paid £75 each and they gave a better ride than the Dunlops I did have fitted - Michelins were £120 each!

[ULP]

Just remember to put the new ones on the back and the partially used ones on the front, which is contrary to popular opinion...

'54 registered 2005 1.4TDI (75bhp) SE in Silver with bench seat, climate and tracker
'52 registered smart city-coupe pure (44bhp) in jack black with luggage cover, C.d. player and C.d. holder

[GrayB]

We've had Kumho tyres on the front for about 5 or 6 months now. They have done everything asked of them and they provide plenty confidence in both wet and dry weather.

Oh yes, and they were about £55 and readily available!

See this post - http://www.a2forum.net/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3718&SearchTerms=Kumho

[ianjohnsonws14]

Traction control and ASP should be able to cope with tyre wear. I would change those which need changing and only change the others if it creates a problem.

Not like having a 4x4 when they have to be the same diameter!

1.4 Petrol Special Edition, Ebony Black, grey leather, heated seats, climate, opensky, five spoke alloys for SWMBO (Replaced a 2002 1.4 Petrol SE) Honda Accord Tourer 2.2 iCDTi for me.

[crb1011]

thanks for the info. just one more question, do i really need V rated tyres seems a bit excessive to me or can I change to H rated ones.

1.4 PETROL A2 BLACK WITH OPEN SKY AND REAR BENCH SEAT

[ianjohnsonws14]

Use what the car handbook specifies, braking and acceleration loads are taken into account when setting the rating, not just speed.



1.4 Petrol Special Edition, Ebony Black, grey leather, heated seats, climate, opensky, five spoke alloys for SWMBO (Replaced a 2002 1.4 Petrol SE) Honda Accord Tourer 2.2 iCDTi for me.

[mlarner]

Not using the correct specification tyre will infringe construction and use etc. It could result in an MOT failure and could also invalidate insurance in the event of an "relevant incident".

2002 FSi SE, Ebony Black with Red Nappa Leather, 17" Sport Wheels, 2004 grill, Tinted Security Glass (+Road Angel)