185/60r14 tyres

[ventogirl]

Hello, Im in need of a new set of tyres for my vento and was wondering if anyone knew any good ones in 185/60r14's??
I was really hoping for the GS-D3's but I just found out they dont make them in my size

Any ideas which tyres could be as good?

thanks

[Oneofthegreats]

Welcome to the forum ventogirl.

What price range are playing with.

If around $130 a tyre, I'd go for the BFGoodrich G Force Sport. They make them in that size & are good bang for your buck.

The only down fall is they're directional style tyres.

http://www.bfgoodrich.com.au/index.php?a=tires.passenger&id=29

For another good tyre in that size I'd go the Michelin Energy XM1. Not directional but maybe abit dearer.

http://www.michelin.com.au/tyres/passengerCar_energyXM1.asp

Both these tyre' don't look too bad either ie. look like rally or 4WD style tyres.

[ventogirl]

hi thanks for the reply
i'm not worried about the cost, just want the best for my car.

[syncro]

Yokohamas. Always reliable and good value. Great in the wet.

[gldgti]

Continental Premium Contact, retail around $160 each, none better in wet, great grip, great ride, great wear. - Oh, and they are german, and have won numerous awards...

[ventogirl]

hey
thanks for all the replies!
i ended up going with the yokohama c drives
my boyfriend highly recommended them
and they acutally have it in my size!
they are a billion times better than my old tyres!!

[WEDEL.1]

Our Golf CL is in need of 4 tyres (185/60X14). I'd love to go with Pirelli, but I'll see how the $$$ are. I will also have to get the steel rims powdercoated as well, so that will take another $200.

I am seriously looking at 195/60x14. The Mk 3 has always looked under-tyred at the front, this may work a bit better.

Maris

[joshyd-mk2gti]

how much did you end up paying for the yokos ventogirl? i need new tires too.

[vinderliker]

I went for Falken Ziex 329s and I am happy with them as is the Little Beastie.

[ventogirl]

i had the goodyear eagle ntc-s on them before the c drives, and they make SUCH a big difference!! the c drives are awesome!
i got them for $115 each which was the cheapest i could find

[WEDEL.1]

Can all posters post pics of the tyres, particularly the tread pattern?

Maris

[WEDEL.1]

I've just organised to buy Bridgestone G Grid2 for $105ea incl fitting & balancing (185/60 x 14).

The rims will be dopped off this Saturday at Tyre Power. They will remove the tyres & valves. The rims then go to the local powder coater for refurbishing before the new tyres go on.

I'll update with the necessary pics.

Maris