Good tyre brand for e30 14 inch basket weaves?

[louistan3 1]

Hi guys,

Just got some 14 inch weaves and was looking to put brand new tyres on them.

Looking at 195/60/14 or 195/65/14 as I was reading that these are the standard sizes (correct me if im wrong).

But basically wondering what's a good brand and model of tyre for daily driving (no track) and where can i get good pricing?

Tried Mag and turbo and they seem expensive... Also asked them about 205/60/14 but those are quite a bit more expensive so possibly out of the budget but depends on the prices per tyre i guess.

Thanks for the help.

[Eagle 1534]

Wasn't anything decent for 14" these days last time i looked

[louistan3 1]

Really? So it's not really a good idea to have the 14 weaves?

[louistan3 1]

Anyone know if Toyo Teo + are good tyres? Mag and turbo quoted me $130 for 195/60 and $169 for a 205/60, are these decent?

Given the following options for 195/60/14. Not sure which ones are good and if these are actually a good price.

Corsa $109

Nexen CP661 $109

Nankang XR611 $125

Kingstar $129

Toyo TEO+ $130

Nexen CP641 $148

[EuroSurgeon 2]

I use teo+ on my e36's and e39 no issue, however wouldnt put them on a powerful car, my old 328 manual had no traction in wet on them, but 318 and 320 are fine

[E30-323ti 66]

Back in the day, I had some 195/60 Nankang EX601's on my 323GTX, I was genuinely surprised at how well they performed, we even put them on our EVO I (in 15" of course).

I presume they are a long discontinued tyre though....

[Apex 693]

Have you looked at Pirelli or Michelin? I would think they do good tyre's in that size.

Or look at a 185, more options there.

[Tristan 338]

Whatever tyre you settle on, Herb Morgan in Onehunga always beats other quotes I've been given if they can get the tyre.

[louistan3 1]

Thanks Tristan, will try them out. Is this them http://herbmorgantyres.co.nz/en/?

[Neal 512]

The Yokohama a509 were one of the better tyres I tried on my e30. They are a 1990s design but grip and wear was good.

[dubman 39]

Get quotes from Mag and Tyre Direct. They're a forum sponsor, and I got my CP641's from them.

Dry grips o.k if you drive "normally" and slightly spiritedly; they're totally fine. But in the wet, you might get the few odd moments when the rear end gets a bit happy (lifting off the throttle).

Edited November 14, 2013 by dubman

[Kepes 231]

Im looking at some GT Radial tyres. I heard they are quite good for NZ roads. I will probably end up going with them when I get a new set. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with these tyres?

[jonesrp 63]

I put GT Radials on my e34 535i through Mag and Turbo in ChCh about 8 years ago as part of a Wheel and Tyre deal.They were great, the Mag and Turbo guys were pushing them quite hard back then.

[louistan3 1]

Tried mag and tyre, they didnt have any in the sizes i want... I might just go with mag and turbo as it seems they ate the only ones with those sizes.

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[actletpone 43]

Have Firestone 195/65/14 TZ700's on my car

[louistan3 1]

Have Firestone 195/65/14 TZ700's on my car

Are those decent? they look quite good on the firestone site. Quiet? Good grip?