mortem Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Hi All, I am in search of summer tires (225/50 R16) with the best grip in wet conditions available in Bangkok. What can I find and where to find them? I also need to have them inflated with nitrogen, so the shop selling the tires must be able to provide that service. So far, I know Tyreplus is selling Michelin Pilot Sport 3 that is very good in wet conditions but I would like know if there are alternative such as: - BF Goodrich G-Fforce Ssport Comp-2 - Firestone Friehawk Indy 500 Any idea? until now I had problem to find any good alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 in Bangkok :/ Thank you for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) There is a new pilot sport 4 out now. I use PS3 on both my cars and give a lot of confidence in wet conditions. I've had no experience with wet weather tires here. Edited November 18, 2016 by DavisH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Thank you, Davis. I didn't see the PS4 on Tyreplus website. Do you think it can be found here? Edited November 18, 2016 by mortem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 have you looked at vredestein? they have decent reviews (the ultrac vorti) and when I called the bangkok based supplier the prices where a lot cheaper than MPS http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Ultrac-Vorti.htm http://www.vredesteinthailand.com/th/ No personal experience, but when I need some, I'll probably try em out, cant be worse than my runflat contis now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 3 hours ago, mortem said: Thank you, Davis. I didn't see the PS4 on Tyreplus website. Do you think it can be found here? Bquik advertise them, and actually seem cheaper than ps3 (in the size I use) http://www.b-quik.com/th/index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 12 hours ago, DavisH said: Bquik advertise them, and actually seem cheaper than ps3 (in the size I use) http://www.b-quik.com/th/index Don't think they stock that size... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 16 hours ago, jonw8uk said: have you looked at vredestein? they have decent reviews (the ultrac vorti) and when I called the bangkok based supplier the prices where a lot cheaper than MPS http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Ultrac-Vorti.htm http://www.vredesteinthailand.com/th/ No personal experience, but when I need some, I'll probably try em out, cant be worse than my runflat contis now :) Hi jonBuk, Unfortunately, it seems they don't make them in 225/50 R16 :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 20 minutes ago, transam said: Don't think they stock that size... Me neither :/ Seems that tire choice is limited when you want a bit uncommon size... Very disappointing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmike Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Have you looked for Michelin Primacy ?? They've got very good reviews in the US. .. I've just had them fitted to my 3.5 mitsu magna vrx in the sandpit and I'm very pleased. Size used .. 215/60 R16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, sandmike said: Have you looked for Michelin Primacy ?? They've got very good reviews in the US. .. I've just had them fitted to my 3.5 mitsu magna vrx in the sandpit and I'm very pleased. Size used .. 215/60 R16 Do you think it will have better wet handling than tires like Michelin Pilot Sport 3? Also, didn't see my size on Tyreplus website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmike Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Probably not ... but I'm only using them on normal roads, in traffic. It was just a thought .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 34 minutes ago, sandmike said: Probably not ... but I'm only using them on normal roads, in traffic. It was just a thought .. No worries... It is good to have info/feedback anyway :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 11 hours ago, mortem said: Hi jonBuk, Unfortunately, it seems they don't make them in 225/50 R16 :/ What car will these be on? You may be able to get a close size - 205 / 55 / 16 is the same diameter. Mine are 205/50/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 15 hours ago, DavisH said: What car will these be on? You may be able to get a close size - 205 / 55 / 16 is the same diameter. Mine are 205/50/16 It would be for an Audi S6 1997. Smallest allowed on the rims are 215 but prefer have the exact specification. I will keep checking :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 1 hour ago, mortem said: It would be for an Audi S6 1997. Smallest allowed on the rims are 215 but prefer have the exact specification. I will keep checking :) OK, Are they 8 inch rims? s I've had 205's and not 215's on 7.5 inch rims. The 215's were the better fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 6 hours ago, DavisH said: OK, Are they 8 inch rims? s I've had 205's and not 215's on 7.5 inch rims. The 215's were the better fit. They are 7.5 but fitted in 225. I know 215 can go but would prefer stay with original size. My main issue anyway is the lack of Summer tire availability or they are too confidential. Most of the brands (european, japanese, korean, etc...) provide just a fraction of their catalog and that's annoying as I like having choice :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortem Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Hi All, Just to give you an update: the project with the Audi S6 just didn't happen so I had to find another one. I ended up with an Audi A8 D2 with 245/45 R18 tires. I did some research between what is available in Bangkok (very limited choice) and what is matching my requirement (Ultra-High Performance or Max Performance with good wet traction) and ended up buying Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 from Black Donut. The price was good and the tire are - so far - quite nice. With the rainy season coming, I will be able to check if they are matching my expectation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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