Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
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Still on the Continental Premium tyres that come standard on my model of Corsa. However, the fronts need replacing fairly soon. These Continental Premium ones are a bit rubbish as I’ve killed them after just 10,000 miles. Recommendations?
185/15/55
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M6RKK
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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uniroyal rain sports mate ideal for this weather
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James_DT
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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10,000 miles? Really?
The Conti PremiumContacts on the front of 306 have lasted 20,000 miles and still don't need replacing just yet.
I would have recommended them, but as you don't like them... RainSports or Goodyear Eagles.
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
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your raggin it too bad or the tracking is well and truly out
have premiumcontacts on the gsi, covered about 8k on them and there still fine!
thats with trips to santapod and just mincing about private test tracks... 
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Andrew
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Tracking seems fine, they are worn the same all around. Would the tracking not just wear the edges?
Passenger side aint too bad, the drivers side is another matter 
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scott d
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had conti permium contacts all round on standard alloys before selling them. did around 4000 miles and all had 6-7mm of tred left.
rainsports are very decent tyres for the money, only thing I dont like about them is the slight amount of understeer
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James_DT
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
Would the tracking not just wear the edges?
Generally, yes. However, if it causes the car to constantly drift in one direction, constantly correcting it will cause the tyres to wear all over faster. 10,000 miles is still pretty quick though, there's still a good ~2+mm on mine after twice that.
I'd also recommend EcoContact 3's. They're slightly harder wearing, but not quite as good in the wet.
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Andrew
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I'll get Vauxhall to check the tracking when i put it in for a sevice in the new year. Getting a little worried as it's not had one yet  Doesn't seem to pulling off to the left or right.
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Andrew
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Had Kumho Sports on my Paxo which were well boss, got 14k out of those before selling it on. Had Half the tread still on them too. Michelin Energy on the other hand 7k = DEAD. Although i destroyed that C3 cos i hated it
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Andrew
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I keep forgeting things lol. The Kumho Sports i felt didn't grip all that well. Almost wrote the car off at one point 
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Ian
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You either have grip or lifespan but not both.
If you want grip, expect to change them more regularly.
[Edited on 14-12-2006 by Ian]
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deano87
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I got Michelin Energys on my Corsa B with steelies - I said I wanted them to be good in the wet because I'm driving to Uni etc, I take it they won't last long...
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Andrew
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My Dad has Michelin Energy on his Picasso and replaced the fronts at 18k for its first MOT.
Think it must be my driving lol.
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TomWilly
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Just put my new uniroyals on and they gave me a big grin
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Robin
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Sorry, but Continentals aren't crap, must be your driving style (not having a go, but conti NEVER had any complaints when I was a tyre fitter)
any chance the tyres were over/under inflated?
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Robin
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And 10k is good IMO, try some Toyos, then you'll know about wear
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Andrew
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I'll admit to it being my driving rather than a mechanical fault or dodgy inflation. The only way i'll learn is to not have a car
But if these are one of the better tyres for GRIP, i'll get them again 
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IvIarkgraham
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my toyos last about 10k
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Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by M6RKK
uniroyal rain sports mate ideal for this weather
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City
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Registered: 30th Dec 03
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whats a good tyre for grip in all weathers?
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Dave A
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quote:
Originally posted by City
whats a good tyre for grip in all weathers?
rainsports
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City
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
quote:
Originally posted by City
whats a good tyre for grip in all weathers?
rainsports
what life like on them dave?
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Dave A
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mine have been fine, got them on both of my cars, wear isnt a big issue with them.
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Alex16v
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Registered: 30th Jun 06
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
And 10k is good IMO, try some Toyos, then you'll know about wear
Ive got toyo proxes on mine, less than 10k and they are nearli dead! I don't even drive it hard! 
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