Tyres for a ZT 190

djb222 · 25th January 2017, 13:43

Ok I've spent a while going through old threads, but I'll ask the question anyway.

Time for a new set of tyres. Only thought I needed 2 however one of the supposedly "good" tyres, on closer inspection has cracking in the tread so will be replacing them all. The car currently has 2x contisport3, 1x kuhmo and 1x Chinese NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-. None fitted by me I might add. So for a ZT 190 has anyone experience of suitable tyres, maybe some track day use.

I have a short list of 3 or 4 possibles but would like some real world, experienced advice.

Thanks

David

mccano · 25th January 2017, 14:40

I have used Kuhmo on my ZTT with complete satisfaction. Not too expensive and they are even nice looking..

TomRS · 25th January 2017, 14:56

That question fully depends on your budget...

Vredstien Ultrac Ssantra
Potenza RE050
Kumho escsta sport
Nankang NS2R's
Federal RSR
Dunlop DZ03G
Federal FZ-201

I have used all of those and the Federal/Dunlop/Potenza are more track/summer orientated and are fantastic.

The Kumho and Vredstien were a better all rounder.

But summer tyres dont do well in winter and winter or all round tyres dont do well in summer, its simple physics work a tyre outside its temperature range and it'll either melt or just not grip.

If your considering track use, i'd go for the Vredstien's or the Dunlops etc...

keithst24 · 25th January 2017, 15:15

Nexen 8000 are very good too

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Phill_190 · 25th January 2017, 15:55

I found a really good offer with event tyres for my zt 190.
Falken FK510 XL 225/45/18 for £382 all inclusive normally £424. They have really good reviews also.
Cheers
Phill

djb222 · 25th January 2017, 15:55

Thanks guys..

Tom.....Interesting selection of tyres.

I don't plan on using the ZT day to day, I've got the Freelander for that, so it will be dry road use unless of course I get caught out. I also have a set of hairpins if I need a second set of tyres.

Although the car is good, it is a sort of "project car" So to further definably thinking.....mainly dry road use, bit of touring and track use..

Richard1973 · 25th January 2017, 16:33

I have only used Avon tyres for a few years now and really rate the ZZ5s I have on my ZT.
around £100 fitted each.

Christopher Price · 25th January 2017, 17:31

Just buy the best you can afford, as they are the only thing that keep your car on the road.

Typhoon190 · 25th January 2017, 17:48

Personally I think the Nexen N8000 is one of the best tyres I've had fitted to my ZT-T 190.

Having owned the car for coming up 9 years, and having Vredestein Sessanta, Falken FK452 and FK453, Avon ZZ3's and Goodyear F1 Ays2's fitted, I would say the Nexen performed the best of all. The bonus is they are around £62 fitted per wheel!

JoeMc · 25th January 2017, 22:25

Keith has done a good list IMO

But, another vote here for the Nexen 8000s for road use, on track, I'd say no

The Vredestein Ultrac Vortis are great tyres; I highly rate them; Kumho KU39s, another good tyre, but not sure re track etc...

IMO; if you want to do a few track days; get decent road tyres and then get a cacky set of alloys and stick more track day focussed tyres on those!

I do probably 2-3 track days a year, if that, in my M5 and have my normal alloys (Works - with Vredestein tyres) and track day alloys (OEM 19" alloys with Toyo 888s on them)

Even though the 888s are road legal; they're scary in anything but hot/dry conditions IMO, s best left for focussed alloys/track days etc

25th January 2017, 13:43	#1
djb222 Regular poster MG ZT+ 190, Range Rover Sport 2010, 1968 Lotus Elan S4 SE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Birmingham Posts: 91 Thanks: 12 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts	Tyres for a ZT 190 Ok I've spent a while going through old threads, but I'll ask the question anyway. Time for a new set of tyres. Only thought I needed 2 however one of the supposedly "good" tyres, on closer inspection has cracking in the tread so will be replacing them all. The car currently has 2x contisport3, 1x kuhmo and 1x Chinese NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-. None fitted by me I might add. So for a ZT 190 has anyone experience of suitable tyres, maybe some track day use. I have a short list of 3 or 4 possibles but would like some real world, experienced advice. Thanks David __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] This vehicle was the 17,986th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 3,967th ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 This vehicle was the 195th ZT in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 323 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZTs

25th January 2017, 14:56	#3
TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	That question fully depends on your budget... Vredstien Ultrac Ssantra Potenza RE050 Kumho escsta sport Nankang NS2R's Federal RSR Dunlop DZ03G Federal FZ-201 I have used all of those and the Federal/Dunlop/Potenza are more track/summer orientated and are fantastic. The Kumho and Vredstien were a better all rounder. But summer tyres dont do well in winter and winter or all round tyres dont do well in summer, its simple physics work a tyre outside its temperature range and it'll either melt or just not grip. If your considering track use, i'd go for the Vredstien's or the Dunlops etc... __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

25th January 2017, 15:15	#4
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Nexen 8000 are very good too Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

25th January 2017, 15:55	#6
djb222 Regular poster MG ZT+ 190, Range Rover Sport 2010, 1968 Lotus Elan S4 SE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Birmingham Posts: 91 Thanks: 12 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts	Thanks guys.. Tom.....Interesting selection of tyres. I don't plan on using the ZT day to day, I've got the Freelander for that, so it will be dry road use unless of course I get caught out. I also have a set of hairpins if I need a second set of tyres. Although the car is good, it is a sort of "project car" So to further definably thinking.....mainly dry road use, bit of touring and track use.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] This vehicle was the 17,986th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 3,967th ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 This vehicle was the 195th ZT in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 323 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZTs

25th January 2017, 14:40	#2
mccano Loves to post MG ZTT,Chrysler 300 Touring Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Molare Posts: 271 Thanks: 106 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	I have used Kuhmo on my ZTT with complete satisfaction. Not too expensive and they are even nice looking..

25th January 2017, 15:55	#5
Phill_190 Gets stuck in MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 653 Thanks: 36 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	I found a really good offer with event tyres for my zt 190. Falken FK510 XL 225/45/18 for £382 all inclusive normally £424. They have really good reviews also. Cheers Phill

25th January 2017, 16:33	#7
Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I have only used Avon tyres for a few years now and really rate the ZZ5s I have on my ZT. around £100 fitted each.

25th January 2017, 17:31	#8
Christopher Price Banned None at the moment. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 753 Thanks: 151 Thanked 230 Times in 152 Posts	Just buy the best you can afford, as they are the only thing that keep your car on the road.

25th January 2017, 17:48	#9
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,704 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Personally I think the Nexen N8000 is one of the best tyres I've had fitted to my ZT-T 190. Having owned the car for coming up 9 years, and having Vredestein Sessanta, Falken FK452 and FK453, Avon ZZ3's and Goodyear F1 Ays2's fitted, I would say the Nexen performed the best of all. The bonus is they are around £62 fitted per wheel!

25th January 2017, 22:25	#10
JoeMc Loves to post MG ZT V6 / BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bamber Bridge Posts: 372 Thanks: 34 Thanked 62 Times in 51 Posts	Keith has done a good list IMO But, another vote here for the Nexen 8000s for road use, on track, I'd say no The Vredestein Ultrac Vortis are great tyres; I highly rate them; Kumho KU39s, another good tyre, but not sure re track etc... IMO; if you want to do a few track days; get decent road tyres and then get a cacky set of alloys and stick more track day focussed tyres on those! I do probably 2-3 track days a year, if that, in my M5 and have my normal alloys (Works - with Vredestein tyres) and track day alloys (OEM 19" alloys with Toyo 888s on them) Even though the 888s are road legal; they're scary in anything but hot/dry conditions IMO, s best left for focussed alloys/track days etc