Activa owners - what tyres are you on?

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 20 Apr 2009, 18:31

Round, black ones

No, seriously, Conti ComfortContact-1 all-round.

They seem fine and are wearing well

Koukku · Unread post by **Koukku** » 21 Apr 2009, 07:57

Activa originals were Michelin SX GT, production ended long time ago... Pilot Primacy was what Michelin suggested as a replacement.

I'm currently running some black round Gislaved set, bought by the previous owner. Horrible tyres, very soft side walls, no grip on the wet.

Unread post by **myglaren** » 21 Apr 2009, 17:10

Koukku wrote:Activa originals were Michelin SX GT, production ended long time ago... Pilot Primacy was what Michelin suggested as a replacement.

I'm currently running some black round Gislaved set, bought by the previous owner. Horrible tyres, very soft side walls, no grip on the wet.

That's interesting. I used to drive through Gislaved most days and that meant passing the tyre factory, which has, as far as I know, been owned by Firestone since around 1976.

Never had any of their tyres but I was planning on trying them out one day.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 21 Apr 2009, 19:33

superloopy1 wrote:What rating are you on Jim?

Me? I'm not generally rated very highly at all

Sorry for not getting back sooner on this; The Contis are "V" rated...

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 21 Apr 2009, 20:34

CitroJim wrote:
superloopy1 wrote:What rating are you on Jim?
Me? I'm not generally rated very highly at all

You're on form tonight Mr Eastment

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 22 Apr 2009, 16:41

Pirelli P7s all round which are W rated! 8)

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 23 Apr 2009, 10:23

superloopy1 wrote:
ACTIVE8 wrote:Pirelli P7s all round which are W rated! 8)
Marks out of 10 for roadholding, braking, roadnoise in the dry and wet?

I rate them well for all of the above, including the fact that I managed to get them at a reasonable price, and I also did the fronts to start with, then changed the rears, and therefore was able to compare the difference between what the car came with, and these new tyres.

Koukku · Unread post by **Koukku** » 25 Apr 2009, 16:27

myglaren wrote:
Koukku wrote:Activa originals were Michelin SX GT, production ended long time ago... Pilot Primacy was what Michelin suggested as a replacement.

I'm currently running some black round Gislaved set, bought by the previous owner. Horrible tyres, very soft side walls, no grip on the wet.
That's interesting. I used to drive through Gislaved most days and that meant passing the tyre factory, which has, as far as I know, been owned by Firestone since around 1976.

Never had any of their tyres but I was planning on trying them out one day.

Mine are H rated Speed 606... maybe the V or W rated have stiffer side walls. Lowering the pressure on the fronts helped a bit, they don't seem to fold under so much anymore.

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 25 Apr 2009, 17:54

I've seen the P7's on new Focus's(i) at work, tread pattern looks good... Happy with my Goodyear NCT5's on the back and Falkens on the front, for now!

Quackers · Unread post by **Quackers** » 25 Apr 2009, 23:33

I've been on KwikFit homebrand for last 2 years

I'm skint!

Not as bad as i imagined....

wainy · Unread post by **wainy** » 27 Apr 2009, 20:13

Hi,

I'm on something called "Runway Enduro 606" all round. NOT recommended as the grip runs out far too quickly in the wet

. This seems to be a common fault in budget brands. Really regret not spending a bit more to get some decent tyres

and probably will change them in the next couple of months.

While we're on the subject of wheels and tyres, does anyone have any experience of 16" wheels on an Activa. Are they an improvement or best avoided?

Thanks,

WAINY

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 01 May 2009, 16:54

superloopy1 wrote:Well now ..

No Michelin Pilot's to be had anywhere so my choice comes down to Pirelli P7's OR ContiPremiumContact2's

Both tyres are 'W' rated but I think the sidewalls trength is greater on the Contis.

Anyone any opinions on which is the way to go out of these two.

Cost wise it's much of a muchness ... rounds off to around the £375 mark for a full set. I only need a pair but am not happy with idea of mixing and matching so my rear Michelins with a fair bit of tread left will be put onto a couple of spare MK2 alloys.

If they are both W rated, how did you ascertain the sidewall stiffness?

Also the deal I managed to get on those P7's was lower than what you have mentioned above, by a significant amount!

anybloodybody · Unread post by **anybloodybody** » 01 May 2009, 17:04

Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres (205x16x50) £60 each.
Tough sidewall/shoulder - but they all wear there - you just cant help taking the corners fast in these cars. It's too easy.

I've always used Vredesteins, ever since my Mich Primacy Pilots ran out.
I loved those tyres.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 01 May 2009, 17:28

anybloodybody wrote:Vredestein Sportrac 3 tyres (205x16x50) £60 each.
Tough sidewall/shoulder - but they all wear there - you just cant help taking the corners fast in these cars. It's too easy.

I've always used Vredesteins, ever since my Mich Primacy Pilots ran out.
I loved those tyres.

So what rating are these tyres?

anybloodybody · Unread post by **anybloodybody** » 01 May 2009, 18:43

'V' rated - good for 150mph

I thought the higher the rating, the softer the compound?
So why go for a 'W' rated?