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Does anyone know what the standard fit tyres are as I'm looking to do some research about them? Which brand and version?
My Neighbour's Arona FR Sport 1.5 has Pirelli P7CrippledGinge said:Does anyone know what the standard fit tyres are as I'm looking to do some research about them? Which brand and version?
I have come to the conclusion that the Pirelli P7 is not a good a good tyre in cold weather, I have spun the wheels pulling out of uphill side turnings in cold rain twice now. I guess if we have snow I will be taking the wife's old Roomster to work (which now has Bridgestone A005 all seasons). Luckily she does not need it everyday.Snowdaddy said:My Xcelence Lux came with Pirelli Cinturato P7 tyres.
Reading posts above, seems to be default for 215 / 45 R18 89V size
Wonder what sort of mileage they will be good for, at some stage (probably at a service) will request them swapped front-back to even wear.
When they wear out, will probably go for all season tyres, although at moment choice seems to be limited to Vredestein Quatrac or Maxxis AP2 (not sure low parts of Surrey justify swapping to pure winter tyres)
Ditto - Early March delivery. I was so pleased not to get Pirelli or ContinentalAsh said:My FR spore came with hankook ventus prime 3 18" delivered in mid March.
I'm interested to know why you're pleased not to get Continental tyres? Do they not suit the Arona?theforestdweller said:Ditto - Early March delivery. I was so pleased not to get Pirelli or Continental.
I don't know what suits the Arona, it's just my limited exposure to Pirelli and Continentals fitted as OEM items on previous vehicles leads me to avoid them. Pirelli were terrible for wear and only seemed to work properly in warm weather, while Continentals were unbelievably noisy. They may well be fine on the Arona, and have changed over time, but if I had a choice I would avoid them just to prevent those companies profiting from my past displeasure with their products :evil:MotorMan said:I'm interested to know why you're pleased not to get Continental tyres? Do they not suit the Arona?theforestdweller said:Ditto - Early March delivery. I was so pleased not to get Pirelli or Continental.
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Ok, now I understand. Thanks.theforestdweller said:I don't know what suits the Arona, it's just my limited exposure to Pirelli and Continentals fitted as OEM items on previous vehicles leads me to avoid them. Pirelli were terrible for wear and only seemed to work properly in warm weather, while Continentals were unbelievably noisy. They may well be fine on the Arona, and have changed over time, but if I had a choice I would avoid them just to prevent those companies profiting from my past displeasure with their products :evil: