My never-ending rebuild is nearing completion and I'm on the lookout for a set of 15" pepperpots. Question then is, with what rubber to shod them?
I'm tempted by a set of CrossClimates but I don't see them listed in anything other than high Load Index & XL ratings, which isn't going to do the ride quality any favours in a light car like the A2. I want something for comfortable winter driving and may well get some proper summer rubber next year for the set of 16" SE wheels that are on the car at the moment. For the pepperpots though, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons can be had in lower LI (84T) and so can the Continental TS860. I'm surprised to see that the Conti's are cheaper than the Goodyears in spite of their excellent reputation as a true Winter tyre, which is usually a sure sign of a higher price tag. 185/60 size seems to be a sweet spot for pricing; a good choice of brands, speed ratings etc.
Does anyone have a recommendation, or if you've recently bought similar tyres, can you let me know what you went with?
I'm tempted by a set of CrossClimates but I don't see them listed in anything other than high Load Index & XL ratings, which isn't going to do the ride quality any favours in a light car like the A2. I want something for comfortable winter driving and may well get some proper summer rubber next year for the set of 16" SE wheels that are on the car at the moment. For the pepperpots though, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons can be had in lower LI (84T) and so can the Continental TS860. I'm surprised to see that the Conti's are cheaper than the Goodyears in spite of their excellent reputation as a true Winter tyre, which is usually a sure sign of a higher price tag. 185/60 size seems to be a sweet spot for pricing; a good choice of brands, speed ratings etc.
Does anyone have a recommendation, or if you've recently bought similar tyres, can you let me know what you went with?