T5 time for new front tyres

Welton · May 17th, 2019, 08:39

I hate 'tyre' threads as much as the next member but please bear with me.

My wishbones were knackered last year and (I believe) scrubbed the inner edges of the tyres more than the center part, the central part of the tyre still had 4-5mm tread. I replaced the wishbones and had the tracking set on a hunters machine thinking I'd let the tyres run down some more in the centre before replacing.

Just had a look at the inner edges and there are cords exposed

I'm running Pirelli P7 Cinturatos which have given good wear and have been fine, now though the front end feels weird as the tyres are unevenly worn. I feel as if I should have the tracking done AGAIN as maybe the wishbones have settled on their bushes.

Obviously I need new tyres but Pirelli P7's are quite expensive (£93.00 ea) we're doing our house up at the moment so money is tight. I've seen Goodyear Efficient Grip's for £75.00 ea (discounted) and feel like going for these, I only do 4000 miles per year but do enjoy driving the car 'properly'.

Not usually a fan of mixing tyres between front and back axles but if needs must I will accept that.

Any words of wisdom/experience of the Goodyears?

May 17th, 2019, 08:39	#1
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	T5 time for new front tyres I hate 'tyre' threads as much as the next member but please bear with me. My wishbones were knackered last year and (I believe) scrubbed the inner edges of the tyres more than the center part, the central part of the tyre still had 4-5mm tread. I replaced the wishbones and had the tracking set on a hunters machine thinking I'd let the tyres run down some more in the centre before replacing. Just had a look at the inner edges and there are cords exposed I'm running Pirelli P7 Cinturatos which have given good wear and have been fine, now though the front end feels weird as the tyres are unevenly worn. I feel as if I should have the tracking done AGAIN as maybe the wishbones have settled on their bushes. Obviously I need new tyres but Pirelli P7's are quite expensive (£93.00 ea) we're doing our house up at the moment so money is tight. I've seen Goodyear Efficient Grip's for £75.00 ea (discounted) and feel like going for these, I only do 4000 miles per year but do enjoy driving the car 'properly'. Not usually a fan of mixing tyres between front and back axles but if needs must I will accept that. Any words of wisdom/experience of the Goodyears? __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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