[rasa bmw]

as above,,i was watching some khumo ecsta ps71,,fancied a change from uniroal,,dont know why,,anyway,,they were around £293 for 4 tyres in 255-35-18 and 225-40-18....everyday i clicked on the site,,each day they were cheaper byx amount,,so i left it a couple of weeks and each day they went down on price,,,to £281 ifact,,so i kept doing the same,,then one day they went up by 40p,,so next day i bought them at £281.40...so i kept watching them,,now they are at £278.74,,damn £ cheaper ha ha..they are from germany so i assume they are valued via currency..exchange..jsut bored so thought id post it up,,free delivery..no other site could come close to that price

[sirleeofroy]

I have those Khumo Ectsa PS71's on mine, they're not bad either for low/mid range tyres... I had P-Zero's before but they wear pretty quick. Need to do the rears soon on mine so will pick up the Khumo's again and then once all 4 corners are worn I'll be looking at these during the summer - https://www.zestino.eu/en/gredge-07r...r%5B%5D=276821

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by sirleeofroy

I have those Khumo Ectsa PS71's on mine, they're not bad either for low/mid range tyres... I had P-Zero's before but they wear pretty quick. Need to do the rears soon on mine so will pick up the Khumo's again and then once all 4 corners are worn I'll be looking at these during the summer - https://www.zestino.eu/en/gredge-07r...r%5B%5D=276821

ive had uniroyal on all my cars for over 3 years now,,just time for a change..cannot fault the uniroyal though,,saved around £40 buying khumo..ive just messaged the company,,on their site it said wet rating was "A",,but the stickers on the tyres say "B",,they have said it was a mistake by supplier,,and they will be back in touch,,might haggle for a frrebie or little discount ha ha

[jwilalex]

www.oponeo.co.uk do very good prices with free delivery. I just paid 4 x £73 (£292) for Dunlop Winter Sport 3D run flats. Dealer wanted £154 each (fitted) which is a whopping £616.

Cost me an additional £20 for fitting and balancing locally for a total saving of £304 compared to dealers. These sites direct from manufacturers that cut out all the middlemen are definitely the way forward. I notice the cost of the tyres I got have increased slightly so obviously adjust with the £/€ exchange rate.

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by jwilalex

www.oponeo.co.uk do very good prices with free delivery. I just paid 4 x £73 (£292) for Dunlop Winter Sport 3D run flats. Dealer wanted £154 each (fitted) which is a whopping £616.

Cost me an additional £20 for fitting and balancing locally for a total saving of £304 compared to dealers. These sites direct from manufacturers that cut out all the middlemen are definitely the way forward. I notice the cost of the tyres I got have increased slightly so obviously adjust with the £/€ exchange rate.

must be small tyres for that price,and i search every tyre place,,including oponeo

[jwilalex]

Was for 16” winter tyres so size 205/55/16 and tyre Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D 205/55 R16 91 H RUN ON FLAT MOE

Read more: https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-detail...-moe#240933193

I’m looking to get my summer tyres from there as well: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A1 225/45 R17 91 V RUN ON FLAT *, FR

Read more: https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-detail...--fr#239455181

Massively cheaper than dealer.

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by jwilalex

Was for 16” winter tyres so size 205/55/16 and tyre Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D 205/55 R16 91 H RUN ON FLAT MOE

Read more: https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-detail...-moe#240933193

I’m looking to get my summer tyres from there as well: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A1 225/45 R17 91 V RUN ON FLAT *, FR

Read more: https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-detail...--fr#239455181

Massively cheaper than dealer.

harrods would be cheaper than dealer

[rasa bmw]

damn,,down to £277.87 now,,would of saved another £4 if id waited ha ha

[nick46]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

damn,,down to £277.87 now,,would of saved another £4 if id waited ha ha

Don't keep looking then you can't be disappointed!

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by nick46

Don't keep looking then you can't be disappointed!

its a mission now ha ha

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

ive had uniroyal on all my cars for over 3 years now,,just time for a change..cannot fault the uniroyal though,,saved around £40 buying khumo..ive just messaged the company,,on their site it said wet rating was "A",,but the stickers on the tyres say "B",,they have said it was a mistake by supplier,,and they will be back in touch,,might haggle for a frrebie or little discount ha ha

they have came back and offered 10% off the bill..champion,,wasnt really expecting anything,,but £28 in my pocket is better than theirs

[Chappers 71]

Next they'll be paying you to take those coughumos off their hands

[rasa bmw]

holy rubber jonnies..they have went up to £344...255 still same price but the 225 are now nearly £30 each dearer..infact more than the 255,,must be a mistake

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Next they'll be paying you to take those coughumos off their hands

heard it all before,,also about uniroyal which ive had on loads of cars and still do and are great ,,but will report back with an honest opinion when they go on in march,,what were they like on your car? or are you just sheep talking?

[Chappers 71]

Personal experience of the PS71....no but the supplying dealer of my e39 540I had fitted a new set of Khumos when I purchased the car & they were not good, always struggling for traction especially in the wet, changed them for PS2's within a month of buying the car.

So based on my own personal experience of Khumos & doing a little research on my favourite tyre review website I wouldn't fit them to my 35i.

Link attached for any 'sheep' reading this

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...zoBYVVbiMvpT0b

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Personal experience of the PS71....no but the supplying dealer of my e39 540I had fitted a new set of Khumos when I purchased the car & they were not good, always struggling for traction especially in the wet, changed them for PS2's within a month of buying the car.

So based on my own personal experience of Khumos & doing a little research on my favourite tyre review website I wouldn't fit them to my 35i.

Link attached for any 'sheep' reading this

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...zoBYVVbiMvpT0b

which model khumo? ps71?i read all the reviews from that website and others also,,2 folk saying egg shape

[Silver Streek]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

heard it all before,,also about uniroyal which ive had on loads of cars and still do and are great ,,but will report back with an honest opinion when they go on in march,,what were they like on your car? or are you just sheep talking?

I've had Uniroyal Rainsport 3's on my E46 and I honestly don't understand why people think they are a great tyre. I went from Bridgestone RE050a to the Uniroyals. The uniroyals were good in standing water but that's it, in all other regards they were pants in comparison. Dry grip was average, they would slide so easily, wet grip was ok but neither situations came near the Bridgestone.

I can only assume those that rave about the Uniroyal s have come from using budget tyres maybe.

Unless I got unlucky with the set I had?

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by Silver Streek

I've had Uniroyal Rainsport 3's on my E46 and I honestly don't understand why people think they are a great tyre. I went from Bridgestone RE050a to the Uniroyals. The uniroyals were good in standing water but that's it, in all other regards they were pants in comparison. Dry grip was average, they would slide so easily, wet grip was ok but neither situations came near the Bridgestone.

I can only assume those that rave about the Uniroyal s have come from using budget tyres maybe.

Unless I got unlucky with the set I had?

mine are fine on both my cars,,they are not a fast road tyre though,,but great in any wet/damp conditions,,ive had all brands on my cars from bridgestone/avon/goodyear eagle as/nankkang etc etc,,

[Silver Streek]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

mine are fine on both my cars,,they are not a fast road tyre though,

So more of a touring tyre by the sounds of it. I can see it would be good for touring, it was a comfortable set of tyres having quite a soft sidewall. Mine did wear quite quickly, but that's probably the trade off for decent wet grip at a reasonable cost.

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by Silver Streek

So more of a touring tyre by the sounds of it. I can see it would be good for touring, it was a comfortable set of tyres having quite a soft sidewall. Mine did wear quite quickly, but that's probably the trade off for decent wet grip at a reasonable cost.

yup,,thats why cornering is a bit more progressive than say goodyear eagle or any hard sidewall tyre,, but you still have to be wreckless to take the uniroyals past their grip levels

[sirleeofroy]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

which model khumo? ps71?i read all the reviews from that website and others also,,2 folk saying egg shape

I read those same reviews when I got mine but I have experienced no such issues, some mention they had to get them re-balanced too but again, I have not had to do any of that. Based on my experience with them, I'd say they are a reasonably decent set of tires. They're better than I expected in the dry and I have not come unstuck in the wet unless I'm pushing to breaking point but as they are rather predictable, there is no real issue.

Make of that what you will....

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by sirleeofroy

I read those same reviews when I got mine but I have experienced no such issues, some mention they had to get them re-balanced too but again, I have not had to do any of that. Based on my experience with them, I'd say they are a reasonably decent set of tires. They're better than I expected in the dry and I have not come unstuck in the wet unless I'm pushing to breaking point but as they are rather predictable, there is no real issue.

Make of that what you will....

i suppose its how we all drive,,some are bell ends and drive quick all the time,,or like me who have a blast very rarely and do not push too hard on tighter bends etc,,we shall see when i have them fitted