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MG ZR ZS ZT Technical - TYRE TEST

So the ZT260 managed to lunch the Nankangs. That last track day did them in, good style! I have ordered a set of 245/40R18 Avons ZZ3s for the rears.

Let's see how long they last and if they are any good.

The Nankangs were actually VERY good, delivered good grip and being a bit harder than the original Contis stood up to the usual abuse for a good deal longer. I would recommend them to anybody.

They were good in the wet too but now they're resembling a set of Schumey's intermediates. And the last trip down the M40 was a bit leery in the pouring rain.

The Avons are a bit more money. so we will see...
If they are rubbish don't worry the rooster can devour a set of rear tyres VERY quickly if provoked. Producing a nice rooster tail of white smoke
Neil Brummie Labs

had nankings on my 160 for a few thousand miles now and cant fault them
william

I reckon my zt260 needs a new set of tyres after 8000 miles. These are continentals, how many miles will i get from nankangs do you reckon? where can i buy them?
Thanks, Ted
Shy Ted

about right ted, nankangs NS2s double that!
245/40/r18 from mytyres.co.uk

Neil Brummie Labs

Thanks Neil, I'll try to burn the last of the tread off over xmas and get the beast fitted out with these nankangs. Will report back in a month!! ted
Shy Ted

Avons even bigger and only just fit rims

cracking deal @ £75 each
so let's see if they last!

Neil Brummie Labs

Couldn't believe it when rear Conti's went down to 1.6mm before the fronts. (ZT160+) Might try Nankangs next time.
David M

This thread was discussed between 17/12/2006 and 15/01/2007

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