Nokian Z line tyres

[ScoobyR1]

Hi guys

Was wondering if anybody had any opinions or views on Nokian Z line tyres? I've never really heard of these before, then there aren't many I have heard of as I'm more experienced with two wheels. I've heard of the bigger manufacturers like Bridgestone, Michelin, Dunlop, Avon, as they all make bike tyres but less of the Far Eastern brands, so don't really know their "pedigree". I've read the tyre reviews and these get excellent feedback, only scoring 82% for wear otherwise scoring above 90% for wet/dry grip and handling.Of all the reviewers none had used these on a Zed. Just need to bin my horrible runflats as they make the car feel so unstable that it saps my confidence :? Was looking at 225/45 17 fronts and 245/40 17 rears.
Any thoughts would be appreciated
cheers
Stu

 

[mr wilks]

Never tried them myself but Nokian are not cheap far eastern rubber , recently bought some Uniroyals but i did consider the Zline Nokian's
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nokian/zline/225-40-zr18-92y-59674 .
Made in Finland & their winter tyres consistently beat the bigger names so i would expect their summer tyres to be half decent too .
Sometimes with tyres you have to take a punt to try something new & Nokian certainly read well in tests & reviews .
If you go for them keep us posted how you rate them

 

[ScoobyR1]

Never tried them myself but Nokian are not cheap far eastern rubber , recently bought some Uniroyals but i did consider the Zline Nokian's
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nokian/zline/225-40-zr18-92y-59674 .
Made in Finland & their winter tyres consistently beat the bigger names so i would expect their summer tyres to be half decent too .
Sometimes with tyres you have to take a punt to try something new & Nokian certainly read well in tests & reviews .
If you go for them keep us posted how you rate them

Thanks for that Mr wilks
I know there is an element of venturing into the unknown so I may go for it, if I do I shall update you
Cheers

 

[mr wilks]

Never tried them myself but Nokian are not cheap far eastern rubber , recently bought some Uniroyals but i did consider the Zline Nokian's
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nokian/zline/225-40-zr18-92y-59674 .
Made in Finland & their winter tyres consistently beat the bigger names so i would expect their summer tyres to be half decent too .
Sometimes with tyres you have to take a punt to try something new & Nokian certainly read well in tests & reviews .
If you go for them keep us posted how you rate them

Thanks for that Mr wilks
I know there is an element of venturing into the unknown so I may go for it, if I do I shall update you
Cheers

What sizes are you looking at ? & bearing in mind what looks like a very short summer on the cards the Nokian winters are at silly money just now if they match your size that is http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nokian/wr-a3/245-40-r18-97v-270411

 

[ScoobyR1]

What sizes are you looking at ? & bearing in mind what looks like a very short summer on the cards the Nokian winters are at silly money just now if they match your size that is http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nokian/wr-a3/245-40-r18-97v-270411[/quote]

Hi Mr Wilks

Running standard wheel sizes on my 03 2.5 so 17" 225/45 front and rear