Alternatives to PS3

[MrBlonde]

I wonder how long they have been sitting on the shelf though?

Yeah maybe,dont tyres also have a date stamped on them?.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Yeah maybe,dont tyres also have a date stamped on them?.

Yeah they do . But you're not gonna know the date they were manufactured until you had them delivered . That goes for any tyre , any online retailer or tyre place. It's not something that ever crosses my mind .Bit of a strange statement from @Touring_Rob

 

[flebay]

Bit of a strange statement from @Touring_Rob

Not really
theres the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
That were made to replace the http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Goodyear/Eagle-F1-GSD3.htm

 

[MrBlonde]

I know what @Touring_Rob is saying as the GSD3 is an very old design & like @flebay has put about the new designs to replace the old Eagle F1 GSD3

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I know what @Touring_Rob is saying as the GSD3 is an very old design & like @flebay has put about the new designs to replace the old Eagle F1 GSD3

Ahhhhh I get it now . The Avon ZV7 is the current Avon tyre on offer so it's not an older tyre that could have been lying on a shelf somewhere, i think , lol .

 

[imprezaworks]

Never found camskill to be the chespest tbh.

 

[Touring_Rob]

Ahhhhh I get it now . The Avon ZV7 is the current Avon tyre on offer so it's not an older tyre that could have been lying on a shelf somewhere, i think , lol .

As @MrBlonde says, the GSD3 must have been out of production for quite a while now so any stock is likely to be getting on a bit.

It is worth keeping an eye on the dates on tyres, chap at work bought some Eagle F1 A1's recently from an online tyre place (forget which one, not black circles or camskills) and they were 6 years old. Not a massive issue but it would have annoyed me.

I think quite a few OEM's buy their chosen tyres in bulk and when they move onto a new model they auction off their stock.

 

[Touring_Rob]

Worth noting that tyres absolutely have a shelf life.

When I first bought my blade I rode to the IOMTT with a bunch of mates. Got there and the bike was riding seriously badly turned out that the front tyre was original and was 8yrs old and had worn terribly on the ride up. I also find that older tyres are much more prone to sidewall cracks etc which always puts me well off them.

 

[Touring_Rob]

Never found camskill to be the chespest tbh.

I think they are for certain tyres, they were very cheap for R888's and R1R's a few years back however I think their price is dependent upon how much stock they buy. They may not buy enough of a certain brand to compete with black circles etc.

I normally find that Kwik fit (weirdly) are quite competitive for goodyear, costco are reasonable for Michellin. However I usually just default to black circles and get a mate to fit them at work.

 

[MrBlonde]

Never found camskill to be the chespest tbh.

Where or who else have you found cheap for tyres mate?,Apart from Camskill,Mytyres etc

 

[imprezaworks]

Just a case of popping the size in. Camskill are cheaper until £16 postage

 

[Karlos182]

I have found that https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk have been really competitive for pricing. I’ve had the Goodyears and some Michelin CrossClimates from them, cheaper than anywhere else.


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[MRBILLYUK]

Never found camskill to be the chespest tbh.

The last few times I've bought tyres its been alot cheaper than elsewhere. 2 Avon ZV7's delivered £125.60 . Even that small local tyre place I use has said to buy the Rainsports from Camskill and they'll fit them for £10 a corner. 2 Avons fitted at f1autocentres is £168.91

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Just a case of popping the size in. Camskill are cheaper until £16 postage

For 2 Avons from Camskill its £7.90 delivery charge .

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah 4 a tyre

 

[Karlos182]

The last few times I've bought tyres its been alot cheaper than elsewhere. 2 Avon ZV7's delivered £125.60 . Even that small local tyre place I use has said to buy the Rainsports from Camskill and they'll fit them for £10 a corner. 2 Avons fitted at f1autocentres is £168.91

£168 is for the 87W
It’s £135 for the 83W


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[MRBILLYUK]

£168 is for the 87W
It’s £135 for the 83W


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87W is the tyre I'd go for , same as when I've bought Rainsports .

 

[STEVE.M]

Why do you say that ? I would imagine Camskill have a high turnever of tyres as they're alot cheaper than anywhere else.

Just found out you can get the Eagle GSD3's still,loved these on my 205.

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s344p105007/Goodyear_Tyres_Car_Goodyear_GSD3_Eagle_F1_Goodyear_GSD_3_-_205_45_R16_83W_TL_Fuel_Eff_:_F_Wet_Grip:_C_NoiseClass:_1_Noise:_66dB

And are these the Avons??.shame only in 205/45/16

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s344p135816/Avon_Tyres_Car_Avon_ZV7_Avon_ZV_7_-_205_45_R16_87W_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_:_E_Wet_Grip:_A_NoiseClass:_2_Noise:_70dB

I fully intended to butt out of this thread, but @MrBlonde they are available in 195/48r16

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s94...Eff_:_E_Wet_Grip:_A_NoiseClass:_2_Noise:_70dB

2 day delivery from Camskill indicates that they are not an on the shelf item, but will arrive fresh from Avon overnight ( to Camskill ) if ordered before 3.00pm

( by Camskill ), to be forwarded to the buyer on a next day delivery. ( from Camskill )

With regard to tyre noise, I initially found myself travelling faster if I was only judging my speed on aural input compared to RS3`s

Rim protection is excellent.


I`m using 195/50r 15`s which @ £34 a corner is great value. and you pick up some 6J 15"dynamics alloys for peanuts, which will be OK for 195`s

@MRBILLYUK ZV7`s are fine if you have no intention of exploring the envelope, but there are better tyres for when pushing on., their wear rate is a huge plus though.

I`m not championing ZV7`s, just lets say I can live with them, and there are far worse out there or more £`s

 

[MrBlonde]

Great Stuff Mate thanks @STEVE.M Good Price to.im sure the PS3's are great but nearly twice as much

 

[SWL16]

From my experience PS3s are noticeably better on the road. Anything else is just a cost choice. Rank of my personal preference.

PS3 (XL) - Best all round tyre. Stiffer sidewalls. Good wet and dry grip.

AD08r - obviously better performance e.g. for track but not really noticeable on road Vs PS3. They don't like heavy standing water or pulling off fast from dusty country roads.

Hankook Evo 2s - not as good as PS3, particular difference in wet grip. Other than that pretty solid tbh.

Goodyear Eagle F1s - these are decent, I'd say comparable to the Hankooks, but I can feel (and see) the sidewalls being rolled onto on the road after a spirited run.

 

[MrBlonde]

Anyone have the PS3's in 205/45/16?.(not suplliers)

 

[White16valver]

I have found that https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk have been really competitive for pricing. I’ve had the Goodyears and some Michelin CrossClimates from them, cheaper than anywhere else.


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I found this too when I was looking around - my main beef with F1 is that once they have your car up on a ramp, they start sucking their teeth and going on about how you need this and that replaced immediately and they can do it for you now for XXX price (in my experience).

 

[flebay]

I found this too when I was looking around - my main beef with F1 is that once they have your car up on a ramp, they start sucking their teeth and going on about how you need this and that replaced immediately and they can do it for you now for XXX price (in my experience).

Then you reply with, "my answer to that question begins with f and ends with f"

 

[Clio_fool]

Roundabouts are fun again! I'll be putting PS3's on the back after xmas, so much better than the S-Drive.

 

[MrBlonde]

Roundabouts are fun again! I'll be putting PS3's on the back after xmas, so much better than the S-Drive.

So you have put the PS3's back on or?

 

[Clio_fool]

So you have put the PS3's back on or?

Got 2 on the front last weekend. Feels grerat now they are scrubbed in. Going to get a proper alignment done too as I'm sure the camber is out.

 

[MrBlonde]

Ah nice one mate,in 195 i take it? @OssPoop

 

[MrBlonde]

Found a great deal on the PS3s

https://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/web...4LDoU0=&ddkey=https:CheckoutShippingSelection

 

[Clio_fool]

Ah nice one mate,in 195 i take it? @OssPoop

Found a great deal on the PS3s

https://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/web...4LDoU0=&ddkey=https:CheckoutShippingSelection

Yeah 195's. Front needs lifting a bit more as they scrape occasionally. £95 each? I paid £100 at a local place, I don't feel as ripped off now?

 

[MrBlonde]

Ive just got the Cup booked in for next sat to have 4 PS3's fitted!..Such a bargain £300 all in fitted & supplied in 195/45/16 XL

@OssPoop

 

[STEVE.M]

Ive just got the Cup booked in for next sat to have 4 PS3's fitted!..Such a bargain £300 all in fitted & supplied in 195/45/16 XL

@OssPoop

From ATS? That`s a lot less than their advertised price.

 

[MrBlonde]

From ATS? That`s a lot less than their advertised price.

Yes mate,there doing £50 off any Michelin tyres if you buy 2 or more,then if you book to have them fitted on the weekend in the afternoon they give you a further 10% off.Cheaper than buying them on there own all in

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[STEVE.M]

Yes mate,there doing £50 off any Michelin tyres if you buy 2 or more,then if you book to have them fitted on the weekend in the afternoon they give you a further 10% off.Cheaper than buying them on there own all in

Surely it would have been cheaper to have 2 fitted on Saturday, and then another 2 on Sunday?

 

[MrBlonde]

Maybe,but im happy with this deal.Saves going there twice and waiting about an hour or so for them just to fit them,never understand why they take so long sometimes.

 

[Clio_fool]

Cracking deal that. I'm sure you'll not be disappointed with them.

 

[Christopher.]

Great deal. Booked mine in ?

 

[MrBlonde]

Great deal. Booked mine in ?

Haha nice,sat afternoon slot to for an extra 10% off to?

 

[STEVE.M]

If they were sold for that on a permanent basis, there would have been no necessity to start this thread.

 

[Christopher.]

Haha nice,sat afternoon slot to for an extra 10% off to?

Yep. They will all be separate from the car as well to make life even easier for the guys !