stu60 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:41 am
Hi Frank
That's interesting but will probably go with Blockleys, they are local to me and I only use car in dry. I'm not clear if they fit or just supply so will see post lockdown.
As you say other options are ridiculously expensive at ≥£300 tyre. I have seen Galaxy R1's from Northants tyres advertised, they are worryingly cheap and never heard of them so think Blockleys
Regards Stuart
Your choice ofcourse.
But quite a few people have put Galaxys on cobras. I have 235s on my car at the moment, and will be upgrading to their 255s on the rear once I have the knock-on hubs sorted. Only seen good things written about them - I'd challenge you to find a bad review about them anywhere!
The only disadvantage, and perhaps why they are slightly cheaper than the Blockley is that thy only come in a '60' ratio, and not all sizes are V-rated.
Thanks for the link Kevin, I'd never heard of these tyres. There are a fair number of 205/70 15 tyres out there which would fit our wire wheels, but they are primarily for 4x4s or vans and do not have the speed rating we need which if fitted would invalidate our insurance.
Cheers, Clive.
(If I'm not here I'm in my workshop or on the golf course!)
Hi
i enquired to NorthHants Tyres about suitable tyres to replace my Pirelli P4000,
they replied as follows:-
"The 205/70x15 Galaxy H rated would be fine. You could consider 215/60x15 on the front and 235/60x15 on the rear (subject to clearance) for a staggered fitment and wider footprint."
The 205/70x15 are currently £47.50 plus VAT less 10% Covid discount for H rated 130mph. I think the Blockleys look better but they are £149 plus VAT.... big difference almost seem too cheap!
Does anyone know if the other sizes recommended will fit well on the hawk wire wheels?
My feeling is we have spent upwards of £30k on our cars and the only think keeping us in contact with the road is the tyres. Most of us do only a few thousand miles a year so a set of tyres will last a fair few years. I had never heard of Galaxy tyres and they do seem extremely cheap, whether or not that is reflected in the grip/wear characteristics I don't know, but having done a bit of research on the Blockleys I would rather put my money in them.
Incidentally whilst travelling home from Silverstone last year the rain on the motorway was horrendous and I never felt any problems with the grip of the Blockleys.
Cheers, Clive.
(If I'm not here I'm in my workshop or on the golf course!)
I have Galaxy 215/60 and 245/60 on the project car wheels and I have only read positive comments, in Germany too.
It will take some time when I'll test them
If someone is interested in Pirelli 4000: I think I have stored a pair of 215/70 for a few years now. In a dark cellar room covered with blankets.
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I think those are the V-rated Galaxy's Migge?
I personally wouldn't go for H-rated tyres, whether they are cheap or not.
Like you, I have only read good things about the (V-rated) Galaxys. The 235s I currently have seem perfectly good to me, although I haven't done many miles, or explored the limits on grip.