172 which tyres are best???

[clio420]

hello there, so its past 4:20..

just need to know which tyres i should buy for my 2005 clio 172?

At the moment i have pirelli p7s on the front and michelin pilot sports on the back because i couldnt afford not to mix.

would prefer not to mix in future

Cheers,

Emoney

 

[Addicted]

The "Use the search, been covered so so many times" are the best tyres, really good grip and last forever!

 

[muckyman]

doubt you've got a 2005 172

 

[Advikaz]

Pilots or Conti SC's for me.

(road use)

 

[Beef-Mc]

doubt you've got a 2005 172

You'd be suprised.

 

[Midnight]

I really wasn't a fan of the Toyo T1R's UNTIL recent.

They just about held together on track so fast road they'd be perfect and for approx £50 per corner they really are good value for money.

 

[clio420]

doubt you've got a 2005 172

?

 

[muckyman]

?

wasn't the 172 replaced with the 182 in 2004?

 

[clio420]

haha thanks - my bad - very new to the forum so thought it would be easier just asking and getting fresh ideas

:rasp:

 

[clio420]

ah really? this is why i joined the forum the vin says its 05 but it doesnt have the double exhaust or the body kit i always thought was from the 182.

 

[clio420]

wasn't the 172 replaced with the 182 in 2004?

i think youre right - must be the 182 ff im thinking of.
cheers

 

[muckyman]

i think youre right - must be the 182 ff im thinking of.
cheers

if you don't have the double exhaust, its not a 182.
Have a look at the following model guide and let us know what you actually have. (Pics would be good too)
http://www.cliosport.net/content/guides/Renault Sport Clio Guide.pdf

Alternatively, post up the reg number and I'll check the detail on my 'MyCarCheck' app

 

[ChewyB]

Rainsport 2!!! ....Jokes...they're utter s**t...I'd rather have shangdong linglong black horse mohawks fitted

 

[imprezaworks]

Unless its raining

 

[ChewyB]

Lol actually no I still hate them in the rain id rather be on cheapo tyre with full tread in the rain than have the sloppy boat like handling rainsports give lol.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Rainsports are superb.

Melted down waders are better than toyo's.

 

[Midnight]

We managed an entire outing at Oulton with the Toyos.

Granted towards the end sessions they started to melt pretty bad but so do track dedicated tyres.


I think the toyos offer a great mid range performance at a good price. I can't see a situation on the road fast driving they wouldn't handle unless the driver runs out of talent!

I was never a fan of 'proxes' but I would have them over the Yoko Prada which is a more summer dedicated tyre.

 

[Bobby.]

Their is no such thing as a 'best tyre' it depends on what you want from the tyre.

Search bar bar is your friend tbh.

 

[Goodj]

Round ones

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

It's all a matter of personal opinions with Tire's. I'd say Pirelli P-Zero's, but other's don't rate them.

 

[plymcl172]

It's all a matter of personal opinions with Tire's. I'd say Pirelli P-Zero's, but other's don't rate them.

agree with this its a can of worms

I will be getting some p zero's next month as the reviews are really good

 

[Andy93]

Mine came with p zeros on. They aren't too bad, my PE2's on my old car were much more planted at the rear in the wet though, same pressures. Dry grip is really good though.

 

[plymcl172]

yeah not bothered about wet grip as in reality you shouldn't be pushing it in the wet TBH

 

[forest4ever]

Are AD08`s any good for track use..or Hankook Evos??

 

[imprezaworks]

I've used ado8's on track, by far the best tyre I've used.

 

[Adam G]

Are AD08`s any good for track use..or Hankook Evos??

Evos are ok but any proper track tyre will generally be in a different league.

 

[realnumber 1]

doubt you've got a 2005 172

Someone posted a pic of their 07 or 08 plate 172 on here the other week so they do exist

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

so its past 4:20..

Knows it!!

 

[scotty10]

If your not racing around like a mad man and its road use only i don't see why you shouldn't get budget ones

I used to be a tyre snob but I got budgets to pass my mot and I've had no problems

 

[Addicted]

If your not racing around like a mad man and its road use only i don't see why you shouldn't get budget ones

I used to be a tyre snob but I got budgets to pass my mot and I've had no problems

Theyre the only thing between you and the road, so why skimp?

 

[Bobby.]

What if you are racing round like a mad man?

 

[scotty10]

It's a can of worms really they've done me no harm and bobby I'm not going to entertain that with an answer

 

[l33th3tr33]

Wow, fair play the guy didn't use the search bar but doubting what car he has? A numberplate doesn't state what year of manufacture is, just the year it was registered.

agree with this its a can of worms

I will be getting some p zero's next month as the reviews are really good

I think you'll be surprised, they've held up VERY well in the heavy rain we had a week or so back and they seem to be performing just as well if not better than T1R's.

 

[VikkiB]

T1r's are utter shite IMO. I have v12 evo's on mine ATM and I'm not that impressed, michelins on Dan's are impressive and shall be what goes on mine when I've torn the rest out the hankooks.

 

[Tony Hunter]

There is about 500 Threads on this subject, and they have all got the same shiz in them ffs.

Oh and it TYRES not Tires.

 

[Adam G]

Think somebody should do a sticky.
Mind you, obviously nobody searches. Or they do, don't find a definitive answer so ask again.:banghead:

 

[Forge197]

Think somebody should do a sticky.
Mind you, obviously nobody searches. Or they do, don't find a definitive answer so ask again.:banghead:

A sticky tyre thread would probably be good or an FAQ type article, I searched on tyres there is lot of detail in here, but it does depend also what you intend using the car for so would need a couple headings

Track dry
Track wet and dry
Track wet
Suitable for Track and Road wet and dry.... The all rounder
Road
Winter

Also need to include 195 vs 205

I've short listed from searching Michelin, Yokohama, Federal and Toyo, not decided going to see what the car has when I pick up tomorrow and work out a plan.

 

[clio420]

if you don't have the double exhaust, its not a 182.
Have a look at the following model guide and let us know what you actually have. (Pics would be good too)
http://www.cliosport.net/content/guides/Renault Sport Clio Guide.pdf

Alternatively, post up the reg number and I'll check the detail on my 'MyCarCheck' app

Ok so according to my rego papers, it's a 203rs and the vin says 04/05.

hope that indicates exactly what it is..

E

 

[MartinR]

Hankook v12 evos are shocking. No confidence in them what so ever. Yes my pressures are fine and i don't drive like a tool!

 

[Addicted]

Hankook v12 evos are shocking. No confidence in them what so ever. Yes my pressures are fine and i don't drive like a tool!

I like mine, YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!!

Only kidding, not sure why the thread was kept open imo, its the same as every thread - tyres really are a personal thing (and based on how you drive).