Wheels/Tyres: - cheap tyres for an 850T5R

Cypher007 · Jul 7th, 2009, 18:31

i used to use Federal's, but some i had put on in Febuary 2008 have already started to crack. so any ideas on some cheap tyres, they dont have to last long on the tread side of things as i only do about 1-2000kmiles a year, but the rubber has to last whilst its laid up.

turbo estate · Jul 7th, 2009, 18:40

You could go for Marangoni tyres,not to bad.

Cypher007 · Jul 8th, 2009, 01:02

dont think ive heard of that make before.

turbo estate · Jul 8th, 2009, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Cypher007

dont think ive heard of that make before.

I think it's an european tyre manufacterer

www.tyre.marangoni.com

Kerry_T-5R · Jul 8th, 2009, 13:00

Why would you put cheap tyres on a performance car? It is the only contact between your car and the road. My Yokohama parada spec 2's would be ideal for the amount of mileage you do a year as they are ultra grippy and last up to 6000 miles ish. They are on offer locally to me, not sure about where you are?

James_N · Jul 8th, 2009, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Kerry_T-5R

Why would you put cheap tyres on a performance car? It is the only contact between your car and the road. My Yokohama parada spec 2's would be ideal for the amount of mileage you do a year as they are ultra grippy and last up to 6000 miles ish. They are on offer locally to me, not sure about where you are?

I ask myself the same question!

OP: you have put cheap tyres on your car and they are toast already! get some decent ones on there! Toyo, Yokohama etc

turbo estate · Jul 8th, 2009, 21:13

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Originally Posted by James_N

I ask myself the same question!

OP: you have put cheap tyres on your car and they are toast already! get some decent ones on there! Toyo, Yokohama etc

Or Vredestein Ulltracs for that matter

Baffler · Jul 9th, 2009, 01:07

Not sure what size you're running but for 70 squids a corner for the Toyos isn't too bad. With the milage you're doing you'll get a good three years out of them. Plenty of other options here too.

Anyone else running the T1-Rs on an 850? It would be interesting to know how they're performing...

Blue 8 · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:26

250 + BHP motor and the need to fit cheap tyres LOL does it get any better.

ovlov25 · Jul 9th, 2009, 12:41

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Originally Posted by Blue 8

250 + BHP motor and the need to fit cheap tyres LOL does it get any better.

Define cheap? Toyo is cheap in the big scheme of things.

I bought some Falken FK452 based on reviews by several car forums and they turned out to be the biggest waste of money - lasted 2.5k miles and went off so badly in the last 3mm of tread they were nigh on dangerous in the wet!!

I fitted 2 Federal tyres to the front, really as a temporary measure as I'm moving house and therefore skint, a bit more road noise but better than the Falkens and seem to be quite hard wearing. Certainly I'll go back to Toyo or BF Goodrich when the time comes but don't diss until you try.

Saying that, stay clear of Wanli, Nankang, Ling Long, Kenda, Enduro etc.

Jul 7th, 2009, 18:31	#1
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	cheap tyres for an 850T5R i used to use Federal's, but some i had put on in Febuary 2008 have already started to crack. so any ideas on some cheap tyres, they dont have to last long on the tread side of things as i only do about 1-2000kmiles a year, but the rubber has to last whilst its laid up. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

Jul 7th, 2009, 18:40	#2
turbo estate Senior Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2013 14:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LOMMEL	You could go for Marangoni tyres,not to bad. __________________ the (new)grey one

Jul 8th, 2009, 01:02	#3
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	hmm dont think ive heard of that make before. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

Jul 8th, 2009, 13:00	#5
Kerry_T-5R 854 T-5R owner Last Online: Sep 9th, 2023 10:15 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eastbourne View Photos By: Kerry_T-5R	Why would you put cheap tyres on a performance car? It is the only contact between your car and the road. My Yokohama parada spec 2's would be ideal for the amount of mileage you do a year as they are ultra grippy and last up to 6000 miles ish. They are on offer locally to me, not sure about where you are? __________________ Volvo 850 T-5R manual (Olive) B5234T5 : 305 bhp & a 14.5 sec 1/4 mile @ 101 mph & Volvo S40 1.9D S 2004 Daily driver Ex-Volvo: B4194-T2 (S40 T4).

Jul 9th, 2009, 01:07	#8
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 14:13 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Not sure what size you're running but for 70 squids a corner for the Toyos isn't too bad. With the milage you're doing you'll get a good three years out of them. Plenty of other options here too. Anyone else running the T1-Rs on an 850? It would be interesting to know how they're performing... __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:26	#9
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	250 + BHP motor and the need to fit cheap tyres LOL does it get any better. __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

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