Daryl

I think the other point you are trying to get across,is that the expensive rubber,like the MPS,can handle more of different environments. I know that i was overheating my Falken abit on track,as i could see large clumps of rubber on the tread blocks,though my mate with his V8 M3 with MPSS,also had the same issue. Maybe thats what happens on softer rubber,i dont know. Are you saying that its not just the level that is raised of what the tyre can do,its also the variety of scenarios that it can handle? I still think that evasive driving is an absolute last resort,and that better awareness and foresight into what people are about to do,and what they are thinking about doing will save more lives,and cars. An expensive tyre is more likely to get you out the poo if you need to yes,i just think that in most instances that if you are aware enough,then you shouldnt have to be in that scenario. Im dreading the drive to and from work today.

No worries Dan,i like a good debate. I totally understand where you are coming from. As you said,it depends on how people what to prioritise their budget. Luckily when i move house at the end of March,the car will be spending more time in the garage during the week hopefully,and when my Falkens do run out of life,then il hopefully be in a position to buy something like MPS or similar. I had no idea that the cars warranty was affected by the the tyres you put on. As surely the tyres will have no affect on stuff breaking on the car would it? If you were to put rubbish tyres on you are more likely to have a crash,but thats not a warranty issue,thats an insurance issue. I think if you buy something like that,especially new enough to have a warranty,then its surely a given that people will put,and will be able to afford to put the best rubber on? Where do you stand on tyres like Maxxis? From the little iv seen,they are a new ish company,but meant to be a very good performer.

Couldnt agree more. Also,knowing the limits of the car,but more importantly,isnt knowing your own limits,more important? Does a really good driver avoid most accidents? I know if a big lorry was to plough into you,then its nothing to do with the driver,or the tyres they have,but in most cases of accidents,driver awareness and knowledge and anticipation,could probably have avoided them. Im no traffic expert,or police officer,but i know that being aware of my surroundings,and aware of what other people are doing,or what they are about to do,has saved my skin countless times. Non of which has anything to do with the tyres that are on my car. Im not saying what you are stating is false,its not at all,and really makes some good points. However,i have Falken 452's,and yes,il admit,they are probably not as good as MSP's,though iv never driven with them. However,as you have stated,its a £30k car,its not a 60-70k car,like your 911,which id happily admit is very nice. I know people get a hard time on here about tyres,and yes,some questions are pretty silly,and obvious. However,if you drive a 50,60,70k car,then you can probably afford to put the very best tyres on it. What im trying to get at,is that isnt the cost of the tyre proportional to the cost of the car they are going on? Im not picking holes or fights,as i think what you are saying is great,as it promotes using some common sense,and thinking about what goes on your car,like what goes in the fuel tank,or in the engine. Im a case in point,i have previous experience with the 452,and know they are good tyres (though will happily admit they are not the best) so i had no hesitation in getting them on my 19"s for the zed,especially taking into consideration that i do 30 miles each way to work,mainly on A roads,and through MK. If i were to spend another £400 on tyres,i think i would not have appreciated them,as my driving is mainly the trip to work. On icy or wet roads,maybe i would have been able to go faster with the really expensive tyres,but then isnt that more dangerous as having low spec rubber,but driving to the conditions? This has turned into a long one,sorry. Its not a rant,and i am certainly not criticising what you have written,merely that there are alot of other factors that can save peoples lives,not just tyres.

Got to admit,i have the 275's on my rears,and i may go to 295 when i replace them,as i dont like the stretched look. Just wondering,if an insurance company refuse to pay out for tyres that are not to the correct spec,then why have i not seen the police pull over any of those stupid VW/Audi/ Seat/et all cars with rims 2 inches wider than the tyres that are on the? Surely that is unsafe?

Working for Maclaren to ensure that RB outfit don't get 3 on the bounce We shall see.....

You could have popped round for a cuppa,i only live 2 minutes from there. Though not sure on you supporting the competition! lol What were you doing there?

Remember what the woman in Bath said,filming etc of other people is illegal!

LOL,thats brilliant! Kerbs can be nasty. Ever seen American History X?

Why can't you believe it? Just seems abit of an odd paring,but then she had a privileged up bringing,so probably moved in those sort of circles anyway. Love the youtube video,very saucy.

Nigella Lawson is HOT! Even for a 50 year old,i would. Cant believe she is married to one of the Saatchi brothers.

Are they Volks TE37's?

Are the seats out of an import or something? Or a really early Zed?

I have 2 knobs on my black leather......

If the prat had used decent quality toilet paper,it would have been alot better. Bet they are students!

We live 10 minutes from Silverstone,and we write the weekend off going anywhere GP weekend. Just means i have to stay at home and cheer the boys on with a few beers! lol We went to the race last year,and qualifying the year before that. I get tickets through work,though i dont think they are reduced much. We get Club SIlverstone,which is actually a great place to watch from. You get to see alot of track action,through beckets and then through the new complex as well,Farm etc i think. Not sure if you can get tickets for that area,but if you can,its well worth the expense. Plus the food is better,though sill expensive,and the toilets are alot better.

Thats the coupe version is it not? Iv yet to see one in the flesh,but the pictures make it look pretty cool. Sorry......

19x19.5 eh,thats a freaking wide wheel! Looks very good. I have the same off set on my Es2,2's,and love the beefy stance.

I smell a rat. Why have they only owned it for 3 months? I dont believe they have suddenly decided that they need a more practical car. Good to see that the engines can stand good mileage.

Do it,you wouldnt believe how much difference it makes! Zmanalex is your man.

It seems like the pads binding to the discs,but we have had some very wet weather recently,and no doubt all the salt and grit on the roads are not going it any favours.

During the really cold weather a few weeks back,i noticed that when i got in my car after work,it would take a small amount more effort to get going,then id hear a strange pop sound and all would be good again. Its started to happen more regularly now,when ever the car is stationary for a long period of time,its seems to want to do it. Is it common for this to happen? I have DS2500 pads,and DBA grooved rotors. Has anyone else had this issue at all?

lol,one of Sir Vettels favourite songs! Gets played in the garage quite alot! lol

I had this very issue when i took my car to a local specialist while i was away with work. He was fitting a few things and doing a service for me. He refused to fit them in the end,as he deemed them unsafe,and a cheap design. I have had them fitted by Horsham Developments,and they have been fine,but understand now why the Goodridge ones are more expensive.

Bugger,i was hoping to see that bad boy in action!

Bugger,i was hoping to see that bad boy in action!