To get budget tyres?

[EarlofShrewsbury]

Or is that false economy?

I use my car for work so I do a lot of mileage.

The tyres are down to minimal tread again and I need to replace. I usually get the 'good' tyres but I've never really questioned if you get what you pay for or not.

Money is tight so I'm considering the budget ones.

Safer with better tyres.

Look at the ratings though before you buy - just because they are a decent brand doesn't mean they are better in, for example, wet conditions.

I had expensive Firestone tyres on the micra as bought with them, didnt notice any difference over the cheaper ones....check reviews....some expensive ones are not that good....you pay for the name etc....japanese make good tyres.

Budget tyres also have worse fuel economy and can be nosier so for high mileage probably not worth it.

MN is an everything forum, or do you think because it's mainly women we don't know anything about tyres?

OP, go for the best you can afford.

Absolutely no no no, that is one thing I wouldn’t scrimp on, you would think all tyres had to meet a minimum standard so they would still be fairly safe but they can make a huge difference if someone slams on the breaks in front of you etc, completely false economy

If you order online and book an appointment at National Tyres you'll save on average £20 a tyre. Order tonight and you'll probably still get in tomorrow. Don't just drive in, for my car it was £40 extra per tyre to drive in off the street. I had a slow puncture which I told them to pump back up and I'd see them in the morning. They were fine about it!!

We get mid range with the warranty that if they get a puncture you get X money back or brand new tire depending on depth left

We buy our tyres online in the US. This website does its own testing and rating.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testSearch.jsp

i usually get low to mid range as I do a very low mileage mainly to the local shops and not a lot on faster roads, I see you do a fairly high mileage so I would get better ones

I usually opt for the cheap ones. Never found any issues with them at all. I don't do lots of miles but maybe 7-8k a year or so.

I now have to buy the branded ones as my car is leased and it's in the agreement I need to replace like for like. I was shocked it was £130 last time I got a branded one it's usually about £60ish for budget.

I always seems to end up with punctures rather than the tyres wearing away.

Infact, the most recent one I had that needed replaced due to wear was the £130 Pirelli so it only lasted about 15k miles so I don't think that's any better than a budget one from experience.

I also have not noticed any difference in general performance.

Used to be but it disappeared, it was mentioned recently that people wanted it back

I think I paid 120 a tyre. I find they last me 2 years + where as when I used to buy budget they last one year if that. I think in the long run I save money. Have actually put a reminder on my phone to see how long they past

I always buy from Black Circles.com or MyTyre.com and get a local garage to fit them. Its worked out cheaper for me doing that.

Better tyres usually give you better fuel economy as well. It's called "low rolling resistance".

We've always gotten Michelin tyres. They're not cheap, but they're great in bad weather and we typically get 30-35k miles on them before they wear out.

Infact, the most recent one I had that needed replaced due to wear was the £130 Pirelli so it only lasted about 15k miles so I don't think that's any better than a budget one from experience.

I have Pirelli’s on my car. The last set lasted nearly 40k miles. On a big two ton saloon car. They were replaced by more Pirellis.

Buy cheap buy twice.

Tyres are the only think between the road and your car. Don't skimp on them.

Better tyres are safer, more efficient, harder wearing and more cost-effective and quieter generally too.

Thanks everyone.

They gave me two choices, £66 budget or £104 Falkens.

I got the Falkens

I only do around 4K a year in my little car. I get the cheaper tyres. I'm going to stop doing it because I always seem to get a flat. I now bring a pressure tyre pumper up with me wherever I go as this is the norm for me. Sorry for the silly name.. got brain fog !

There’s a place near me that does part worn good quality ones. It’s worth asking around if you have a local (reputable!!) source. Mine last between the length of time budget and good ones do, but cost less than the budget options.
Id only go on recommendations though if you take this option, there are certainly dodgy options out there

As previosuly mentioned, a tyre is the only thing between a car and the road. More expesnive doesn't necceasry mean better, but often in this case is - the most important thing is the tyre rating.

The difference between a G rated tyre and A one when breaking in the wet is 30% travelling at 60mph....

Lots of people saying they never had a problem.... sure, but why risk it?

If money is tight, nothing you can do, but I would still take the best ones possible. We had very expensive repair this year and couldn't buy our very good tyres and had to keep in mind to be more careful in the snow with our decent tyres. They're not bad, but not excellent as our old ones...

I agree. Especially as you are doing 16k miles a year

Tyres now have a standardised performance rating. Check that, but like others if I am am travelling at 70miles and hour on the motorway I like to know that my tyres are decent

At 18k a year, you must be slugging up and down the motorways every day. I wouldn't skimp on your tyres in that situation. 4k a year on local roads it probably wouldn't matter what was on as long as the tread was good...
I would spend the money in this instance. And get your tracking checked too.

I'm actually a local delivery driver. I hardly use the motorway but spend 8 hours a day driving around town.