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Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:37 pm
by Alessandro
Hi there my names Alessandro and I am a new member to the forum Would just like to ask all the gurus advice out there on tyres. I am currenty having my rims redone for my saloon and would like to know if anybody has had any dealings with camac tyres 145 r 14 are they any good ? or should I go for the Bridgstone tyres ?. My wife uses the car everyday for work so naturally I dont want to skimp on decent tyres.
Re: Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:50 pm
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Hi and welcome to the messageboard!
I had camacs fitted on my blue saloon for a while and didnt really like them, felt a little vague and slippy on corners. I changed to Nangkings and found them much better, I think they are only available in 155/14. I havent used bridgestones so cant comment
Re: Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:53 pm
by Alessandro
Hi thanks for that think I might go with the bridgstones to be honest my dads got them on his moggy sometimes you end up paying twice
Re: Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:57 pm
by irmscher
Hi Allesandro
i think Camac tyres are good and a reasonable price imho
Re: Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:05 pm
by Alessandro
irmscher wrote:Hi Allesandro
i think Camac tyres are good and a reasonable price imho
Now I am confused at the moment there are some old firestones on they must be about 20 years old so really do need to change em.
Re: Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:57 pm
by robedney
Opinions on tires are somewhat subjective. Part of this has to do with the flex of the sidewall -- from stiff to soft. If you hit the corners fast and hard you're going to want stiffer tires to stay alive. If you drive conservatively you might prefer the softer ride of a more flexible sidewall. For me a nice compromise (and a quality tire) is the Toyo version. I believe they are readily available in the UK. Here's another thread with more opinions:
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... es#p345134
Re: Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:36 pm
by bmcecosse
I can only comment on what I have read on Mini forums - where Camacs do not get good press. I would use something else....
Re: Hi there new member to the forum
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:38 pm
by Alessandro
Well thanks for all your input everbody I have decided to go for the Bridgstones thanks again