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Postby Robbo » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:02 pm

Soon I will be up for new tyres on my 10AE so I was just wondering if anyone out there can suggest some suitable replacements.???? I have done 46K on the originals. They are now getting a bit dodgie in the wet. :roll: :roll:
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Postby Craig » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:16 pm

Tried (flogged) these on an NB8B (hello Pierre! :lol: ) and they seemed very good! :)

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Postby Alf » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:23 pm

Have bought ES100's in both 15's and 16's. About $155 for 15's, $230 for 16's. Great tyres.

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Postby Craig » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:52 pm

Never bought them myself but I see Alf has! :mrgreen:
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Postby Benny » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:37 pm

The ES100's have a lot of grip, but IMHO they make the steering feel dead and lifeless.
Just doesn't feel like a sportscar should.
If you don't mind spending around $200 a corner, I can highly recommend the Michellin Pilot Precedas.
They grip well, have a good ride and are quiet, but they make the steering feel alive and the car really feels like a sportscar should.
They have much superior response to the ES100's, and I know, I've tried both of them on my car.
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Postby StanTheMan » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:33 pm

what size tyre are you getting for the $170
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Postby StanTheMan » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:43 pm

mmmm......i got quoted $220 for 205/50x15

might be worhwile to check what they quote on 195's
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Postby Ted » Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:29 am

Have the ES100 in 195/50/15, pretty happy with them, in fact its the second set. Michelin Pilot Preceda is very good in 205/45/16 but I am dubious on how they will be in 195/50/15 as they don't have the re-inforced sidewalls in that size.
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