Tyres

[Phil205 1 1 Cars]

Hi,

 

Would people recommend Uniroyal Rainexpert or Falken ZE914 ?

 

My car is for regular driving only, no track use. I do approx 10,000 miles a year.

 

The tyre size is 185/60/R14/82.

 

 

 

Do I need a H or T tyre or does it not matter too much ?

 

 

 

P.S. Is anyone doing more mileage or do I get the record :-) ?

[nveeate 78]

I had those Falkens on a car I bought a couple of years ago (though they may not have been called 'Ecorun'!) and they were pretty decent for a budget tyre.

 

In terms of any other suggestions, depends how much you want to spend really....I haven't had them on a 205, but I put Dunlop Sport Maxx TT on my Alfa 147 GTA and was really impressed with them - well priced, good grip and quiet. I've also had good experience with Toyos.

Edited December 4, 2013 by nveeate

[welshpug 1,666]

I have done 22k in the last two years, done roughly 6-7k on Michelin Alpin A3's, and 13k+ on PE2's, all part worns I may add also!

 

Technically you should use a H rated tyre as your can car exceed the maximum rating of a T, typically the H or V rated variants are cheaper.

 

I haven't had the experience of the Uniroyals in the same size as the Falken, so hard to give a direct yes or no, no complaints against either really!

[dcc 855]

I had ZE912's on my old 106 gti - transformed the car compared to the tyres which were on it. the ZE914's are a newer version, and have driven a prius with them fitted - found them to be very quiet!

[notamondayfan 44]

I had Uniroyal Rain Sport a few years back and I loved them. Plenty of confidence in the typical British weather, and very predictable in damp conditions. Also not badly priced. I don't have that much experience compared to other tyres, but I wouldn't hesitate in buying them again.

 

Dean

[pug_ham 245 3 Cars]

I'd go for the falken Ze914's personally. Ran a set & a half of ZE912's previously without complaint

 

I have the 914's on my 306 (until I put the winter wheels & tyres on) & again, can't complain.

 

g