UK - Best value for money tyres M3 SR+ 18”?

[Blueskye]

Any recommendations?

I have a SR+ with the 18” aero wheels.

Approaching thread depth limit after 18.5K miles and trying not to break the bank

I drive split 65-35 between motorway/dual carriageway and city roads.

Would probably prefer all weather tyres as I work up north (further up than Manchester) were you get all sorts of weather..

But I’m also not trying to spend £700-£800 .

I’ve seen Costco the set would be £600ish after £80 discount for the full set..

Disclaimer - I never had this expensive or large of a car before, so never really considered the cost of a full set of tyres

 

[Jason71]

Good point. On the same account, why would anyone in the UK buy Continental tyres?

My bad though, the brand name is Landsail, not Landslide.

UK is part of a continent called Europe. It's the thing on the other side of the big water to your east.

 

[HenryT]

My bad though, the brand name is Landsail, not Landslide.

Freudian slip...

 

[Sean.]

Good point. On the same account, why would anyone in the UK buy Continental tyres?

My bad though, the brand name is Landsail, not Landslide.

The Continental tyre brand sold worldwide is over a hundred years old. Very well known and respected. I’ve had many German especially built cars fitted with them. A very decent maker of automotive rubber. Up there with Michelin and Pirelli on the top tier makes.

It’s a completely different kettle of fish to the unknown el cheapo brands with weird westernised marketing names from mainland China.

 

[Adopado]

The Continental tyre brand sold worldwide is over a hundred years old. Very well known and respected. I’ve had many German especially built cars fitted with them. A very decent maker of automotive rubber. Up there with Michelin and Pirelli on the top tier makes.

It’s a completely different kettle of fish to the unknown el cheapo brands with weird westernised marketing names from mainland China.

I don't think he was making a disparaging comment about (the well respected) Continental tyres ... rather he was remarking on the lack of appeal of brand names. It would appear that @UncleCreepy isn't attracted by the image inspired by the name "Continental".

 

[Sean.]

I don't think he was making a disparaging comment about (the well respected) Continental tyres ... rather he was remarking on the lack of appeal of brand names. It would appear that @UncleCreepy isn't attracted by the image inspired by the name "Continental".

…“why would anyone in the UK buy Continental tyres”

Is a pretty silly rhetorical question - because they’re a decent, respected tyre company with good product.

If your sole judgement is based on some whacky political or quasi xenophobic connotation of “continental” then FFS

 

[UncleCreepy]

Continental tyres are excellent products. I have never questioned the quality of their tyres.

After @Jason71 mentioned that "Landslide" would not be a name that inspires confidence in the level of grip (and I agree with that statement) I made a similar remark that "Continental" tyres can't be any good outside "continental" Europe. I thought that was a witty remark but I can now see that it totally misfired. Sorry about the confusion.

 

[Jason71]

Continental tyres are excellent products. I have never questioned the quality of their tyres.

After @Jason71 mentioned that "Landslide" would not be a name that inspires confidence in the level of grip (and I agree with that statement) I made a similar remark that "Continental" tyres can't be any good outside "continental" Europe. I thought that was a witty remark but I can now see that it totally misfired. Sorry about the confusion.

I got it. I just never pass up a chance to take the Pi55

 

[pharwood]

Costco frequently do offers on tyres - if you are buying 4 or 2.
The back of the current book has £100 off 4 if you are buying 19" plus sizes

Looking at Costco for a set of 4 Michelin CrossClimate 2. There are 2 options:

Michelin 235/45 R18 98 (Y) CROSSCLIMATE 2 XL
Michelin 235/45 R18 94 (W) CROSSCLIMATE 2

Which is better for a Tesla Model 3 LR?

 

[HenryT]

Looking at Costco for a set of 4 Michelin CrossClimate 2. There are 2 options:

Michelin 235/45 R18 98 (Y) CROSSCLIMATE 2 XL
Michelin 235/45 R18 94 (W) CROSSCLIMATE 2

Which is better for a Tesla Model 3 LR?

I think the XL is rated for a heavier car so logically that one looks better, suggest check the manufacturer's website too.

 

[Cilonen]

The XL as the load rating listed for the M3 is 98

 

[pharwood]

Looking at Costco for a set of 4 Michelin CrossClimate 2. There are 2 options:

Michelin 235/45 R18 98 (Y) CROSSCLIMATE 2 XL
Michelin 235/45 R18 94 (W) CROSSCLIMATE 2

Which is better for a Tesla Model 3 LR?

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