Yet another tyre thread, Avon or Falken? - Page 2

barney bear · 20th June 2015, 22:40

We had Falkens on the fronts of our 75 and they lasted just over a year and 10,000 miles. So I'm afraid it would be Avons for me also as my van has them and I've not changed any tyres on that in 40,000 miles and that gets driven like it's stolen

marinabrian · 20th June 2015, 22:41

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Originally Posted by bikerdude666

Lol Yea, another way of putting it would be "I can't drive within the limits of my car, so I'm going to blame the tyres for my crash". Had budgets on the ZT since I got it and not had a problem.

So it's 2-1 for Avons at the moment. The other plus point for Avons would be £80 cheaper for the set, leaving me some money to try and find an 11 spoke as a full size spare…

Oh and for anyone interested, the Avons for £91 are through Asda, in 224-45/18.

I have cheapies on the black ZT, Dunlop SP01 on Frosty, and Uniroyal Rainsport 3 on the silver ZT.

For £130 more for a full set of four, I know which ones I prefer between the Three A P606 on the black ZT, and the Uniroyals on the Silver one.

Don't get me wrong, I haven't been able sadly to put the black ZT into a ditch yet, however the ride and noise is considerably worse than the other tyres.

Brian

Typhoon190 · 20th June 2015, 23:27

Not tried the Falken ZE914's, but disappointed with the FK453's. Poor traction when pulling away compared to all the other tyres I've fitted.

Best value tyres by a good margin have to be the Nexen N8000's. Better than the FK453's, and nearly half the price.

http://www.valuetyres.co.uk/tyre/bra...000XL/id/26471

I have Goodyear F1's to test next.

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details...l-mfs#91279578

bikerdude666 · 20th June 2015, 23:31

Thanks for the reply. That is a very good price for the nexens, making me a bit tempted to go for those. But I have heard quite a few people saying they're fairly noisy. Sad as it is I like to listen to radio 4 extra, so want something that's not too noisy! Lol

Another query, checking the tyres today, the near side tyres seem to be wearing a bit quicker than the offside. Could that be to do with tracking or something?

madone · 21st June 2015, 06:31

Been using Avons for the last 15 years so maybe I am biased

Rev Jules · 21st June 2015, 06:59

Yep! Same here Avon,s on both my cars never had a problem with them.

Julien

stevenicks · 21st June 2015, 07:33

I had four part worns from Tyreman a few weeks ago, cost me £100. Excellent tread and this is the second time I have had them fitted and never a problem.

chiron_myth · 21st June 2015, 08:13

I had Falkons on the car when I bought it. I changed to Avon all round (you never know the history of tyres when you buy a second hand car). The ride noise was noticeably quieter with the Avon. Can't say much about the grip because I've not ended up in a ditch with either set.

aguy · 21st June 2015, 08:52

As I mentioned 4 or 5 times before

Avons are my first choice too.
I think they suit the Rover 75 in particular.

I had Falkens on my BMW 5 series and found them really nice. They were the choice of many on Bimmerforums for their E49 cars.
Harry

Seafrost · 21st June 2015, 09:00

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Don't get me wrong, I haven't been able sadly to put the black ZT into a ditch yet, however the ride and noise is considerably worse than the other tyres.

Brian

This is exactly why i stopped paying more for tyres... I have yet to see them wear any more or less than more expensive tyres, I have yet to meet a ditch or slide about, and the noise does not matter, I cannot hear much road noise anyway as its masked by my stainless steel exhaust note.. and amp in the boot

Horses for courses guys..... why do some people drive Kia's and others drive Rolls Royces... because they can, and its what their finances allow. Buy whatever suits your budget and whatever makes you feel safer.
Do not be pressured into spending more than you need, because someone claims they are better, we all drive differently and on different surfaces etc.

I used to always buy Goodyear in the past, then moved onto Avon's and found Avon's far too soft... so moved to Chinese ditchfinders.. and have found they last me much longer... but then I do not do MOON mileage or Rocket Speeds....

20th June 2015, 22:40	#11
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	We had Falkens on the fronts of our 75 and they lasted just over a year and 10,000 miles. So I'm afraid it would be Avons for me also as my van has them and I've not changed any tyres on that in 40,000 miles and that gets driven like it's stolen __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

20th June 2015, 23:31	#14
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	Thanks for the reply. That is a very good price for the nexens, making me a bit tempted to go for those. But I have heard quite a few people saying they're fairly noisy. Sad as it is I like to listen to radio 4 extra, so want something that's not too noisy! Lol Another query, checking the tyres today, the near side tyres seem to be wearing a bit quicker than the offside. Could that be to do with tracking or something? Last edited by bikerdude666; 20th June 2015 at 23:35..

21st June 2015, 06:31	#15
madone Posted a thing or two none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 1,209 Thanks: 140 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	Been using Avons for the last 15 years so maybe I am biased __________________ Member 164

21st June 2015, 08:13	#18
chiron_myth Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shifnal Posts: 422 Thanks: 57 Thanked 80 Times in 66 Posts	I had Falkons on the car when I bought it. I changed to Avon all round (you never know the history of tyres when you buy a second hand car). The ride noise was noticeably quieter with the Avon. Can't say much about the grip because I've not ended up in a ditch with either set. __________________ Done so far... loads. Special thanks to Arctic, Lord_Skyrunner John_H, Holland314, JamieWelch and Drewski for their help so far. Left to do... loads!!!

20th June 2015, 23:27	#13
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,717 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Not tried the Falken ZE914's, but disappointed with the FK453's. Poor traction when pulling away compared to all the other tyres I've fitted. Best value tyres by a good margin have to be the Nexen N8000's. Better than the FK453's, and nearly half the price. http://www.valuetyres.co.uk/tyre/bra...000XL/id/26471 I have Goodyear F1's to test next. http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details...l-mfs#91279578

21st June 2015, 06:59	#16
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,719 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Yep! Same here Avon,s on both my cars never had a problem with them. Julien

21st June 2015, 07:33	#17
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	I had four part worns from Tyreman a few weeks ago, cost me £100. Excellent tread and this is the second time I have had them fitted and never a problem.

21st June 2015, 08:52	#19
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	As I mentioned 4 or 5 times before Avons are my first choice too. I think they suit the Rover 75 in particular. I had Falkens on my BMW 5 series and found them really nice. They were the choice of many on Bimmerforums for their E49 cars. Harry