Tyre recommendations for a 172 Cup

[Chris71]

Are there any particular tyres people would recommend for daily use on a 172 Cup? I'm looking for some decent all-weather road tyres rather than anything too track-biased.

It's running 195 45 R16s with I plan to stick with unless there's any compelling reason to change. Prices were a bit of a shock; they vary from £66 for Kuhmos to £94 for Michelin Pilot Sport 3s on Black Circles, which is more than I'd hoped.

 

[adamlstr]

In that 16" specific Cup size, the best tyre I've had for all weather was the Conti Sport Contact. They lasted well and had very very good wet grip, and I used them for an 80 mile round trip commute on A/B roads.

 

[Clart]

PS3's
V12 Evos
Rainsports

 

[Richard102]

Toyo proxs t1rs

 

[Chris71]

I'm pretty sure it's on Contis at the moment. They went through the MOT without so much as an advisory, but the fronts are looking a bit worn and the car understeers quite dramatically at the moment. I had the tracking adjusted and that hasn't solved issues, pressures are correct too, so I'm guessing it's the tyres. Weird as they don't look that worn.

I think the previous owner used it for track days, so it's possible they've undergone some sort of thermal degradation even though there's a reasonable amount of tread left. For that matter, I haven't checked the expiration date - I guess it's possible they could be a bit past their best if they're a second hand set or something.

The reason I mention it is I'm debating whether or not to buy a pair or a full set. At the moment it's just the fronts that appear to be the problem. But the front end isn't really generating enough grip to tax the rears currently, so they could be very nearly as bad. If they were the same type I might feel a bit happier about leaving the rears on there for the time being.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

T1R's are pish!

 

[Tunst]

Whitewalls

 

[adamlstr]

I'm pretty sure it's on Contis at the moment.

Depends on the model of Conti tbh, 'Sport Contact 3' I think I had.

T1R's are pish!

Truth.

 

[Chris71]

Sport Contact rings a bell...

So Sport Contact 3s seem to be the favoured option.

 

[Kyle 86]

Michelin ps3's are £ 74 on tyre universe

 

[botfch]

Michelin ps3's are £ 74 on tyre universe

Nice price, off to buy some!

 

[BustaMOVEs]

F1 ass 2
Ns2-r

 

[Kyle 86]

Nice price, off to buy some!

Im gonna buy one aswell

 

[npt]

im interested in this also, was looking at Syron Race 1 Plus as the reviews seem good aswell as the price, £49 each

 

[Chris71]

Michelin ps3's are £ 74 on tyre universe

Sport Contact 3s at £64 too.

I presume that's delivery only, though? Never actually bought tyres without fitting before - looks like around £10 a wheel is the going rate for fitting and balancing? So £84 for PS3s or £74 for SC3s in real terms.

ETA Anyone tried both the Sport Contact 3s and the Michelins? Any idea how they compare.

 

[Kyle 86]

Sport Contact 3s at £64 too.

I presume that's delivery only, though? Never actually bought tyres without fitting before - looks like around £10 a wheel is the going rate for fitting and balancing? So £84 for PS3s or £74 for SC3s in real terms.

ETA Anyone tried both the Sport Contact 3s and the Michelins? Any idea how they compare.

Free delivery on there. The michelins are suberb. The contis are very good though but the michelins I think are better

 

[Chris71]

Free delivery on there. The michelins are suberb. The contis are very good though but the michelins I think are better

Sorry, I meant delivery only as in you have to organise fitting separately? I've bought tyres from Black Circles and E-Tyres before, but I've always gone for the inclusive fitting so I don't honestly know how much it costs.

 

[Mike_SE]

The PS3 is the best tyre I've used on either my 172 Cup or my 182. Miles miles better than the Toyo which in my opinion are absolutely rubbish.

 

[Kyle 86]

Sorry, I meant delivery only as in you have to organise fitting separately? I've bought tyres from Black Circles and E-Tyres before, but I've always gone for the inclusive fitting so I don't honestly know how much it costs.

Black circles I find are expensive. I would say 2x tyres fitted &, balanced is about £30

 

[BustaMOVEs]

Try openeo for prices maybe

 

[JackD]

I just got 4 federal 595 RSRs for £65 each but may be too track biased for you?

 

[Chris71]

My local garage - which is normally quite good value - quoted me £19 apiece to get the tyres fitted. That means that Black Circles works out at almost exactly the same as Tyre Universe (which is £20 a corner cheaper but doesn't include fitting).

ETA Thanks to the mods for moving this to the correct section! My bad.

 

[botfch]

£19 is expensive, I've always had tyres fitted while the cars on the ramp for something think I paid £15 for two last time.

 

[bloke]

just stuck a set of rain sport 3's on mine, great tyre to say the least, especially for the money.

try camskill, they pretty much stuff everyone else on price.

 

[JackJack]

I rate hankook v12 evos.