MikeDB Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I've had a standard 2.0 GX since new which is fitted with Michelin Energy 195/60 R15s but have moved to a rural location and would like something with a little more front-end grip in the wet and on muddy roads. True performance tyres don't come in this size and I don't want to buy a new set of wheels so does anyone have any recommendations for better tyres that fit this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 do you mean more grip as in a more winter / commercial tyre style or more grip as in sticky when warm performance rubber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDB Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Winter/commercial. Something with a bit more bite than the standard tyre in day to day use and certainly grippy at the first corner or brake for a tractor coming the other way scenario. Anyway it's too cold round here (Peak District) to get warm even if I drive hard :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I run michelin agilis 51's on my van and they are awesome in the winter and slippery conditions powering through the snow no problem at all in the size you want michelin do the alpin A4 which is what I would go for http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/michelin/alpin-a4/195/60/R15/T/88/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f%26width%3d195%26profile%3d60%26rim%3d15%26speed%3dAny%26wintertyre%3d1%26minpricerange%3d0%26maxpricerange%3d0%26displayall%3d6&tyre=27211618 or for a little more save you alloys http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-Subaru-Impreza-2-0i-GX-01-01-09-07-steel-wheels-and-winter-tyres-set-4-/150903717185 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDB Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks Any idea why a winter tyre like the Alpin A4 only gets a C rating for braking in the rain ? I would have thought that was what they were best at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 No idea - the Dunlops and Pirelli's get a B but I have no experience in the wet / slippery conditions with those brands Dunlop is quieter and better on fuel economy according to those ratings - http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/dunlop/sp-winter-response-2-%28winter-tyre%29/195/60/R15/T/88/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f%26width%3d195%26profile%3d60%26rim%3d15%26speed%3dAny%26wintertyre%3d1%26minpricerange%3d0%26maxpricerange%3d0%26displayall%3d999&tyre=32383209http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/pirelli/winter-190-snowcontrol-serie-ii-%28winter-tyre%29/195/60/R15/T/88/m?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f%26width%3d195%26profile%3d60%26rim%3d15%26speed%3dAny%26wintertyre%3d1%26minpricerange%3d0%26maxpricerange%3d0%26displayall%3d999&tyre=26372354 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDB Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Has anyone tried the Vredestein Sportrac 5 or Quadrac (3 or Lite) on a Scooby ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I havent but its certainly a reputable brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Same for me I've not used either make. And now need at new tyre myself :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDB Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hang on then if you're able and I'll let you know :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Well this is mine. How it never went pop I don't know :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDB Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 After talking to their UK office I went with the Vredestein Quadrac Lite since I don't do much motorway driving and the lower rolling resistance of the Sportrac isn't so much of an issue. That said I had to go on a length of fast dual carriageway to get them and I will say they are a little 'vague-er' than the standard Michelins when cruising at high speed, though I think a tweak to the tracking would fix that. However on corners there is a definite 'bite hard' on turning sharply in the dry and I'm having to not turn the wheel quite so much. I'll let you know wet performance once it rains will should be soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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