Originally Posted by
dojj
so i need a new tyre soon for the fiesta and after some digging around, to replace the one that's on the car it's going to cost me £85
but if i go for a "cheaper" option i can save a few quid as they start at silly prices like £45 for some made in china special
so, other than the "you pay for quality" brigade, what are your views on having one odd tyre make from the rest?
Don't do it - you will have differing grip and breaking levels on both sides of the car.
As regards Chinese tyres most are ok in the dry but crap in the wet. There are intermedite options: Barum are not bad.