Punctured front- may replace both - Toyo, Vred, Mich, Conti?

[texasjohn]

Hi ladies and gents.

I am in the unfortunate situation that I have a punctured front tyre. I noticed it when I went to drive the car yesterday after pulling out of my driveway.

As the tyre has barely been driven on I am hoping it can be repaired, BUT the weight of the car has likely been sat on the deflated tyre for a few days although I couldn't say for sure as the car is kept in my garage when not in use. If the sidewall is damaged because of this then I will need a new tyre

I have recently put Michelin PS on the rears (400 miles ago) and had not budgeted to change out the fronts quite this soon which leaves me in a dilemma... :headbang:

Let's assume I need a new tyre for a moment, I can either

1. Put a new continental M3 on the punctured rim (which will match the other side of the front axle). This is the cheapest immediate option but has the drawback of then having a 15000 mile tyre on one side, and a new one on the other side, with Michelins on the back. Cost is about £165.

2. Put two new tyres on the front axle which don't match the rear:

Maybe Sessantas and then when the rear Michelins are worn out put Sessantas on the back.
Maybe Toyo T1R and then when the rear Michelins are worn out put a pair of T1R on the back to match.

Cost for these two options is about £250.

3. Put two new Michelins on the front (really expensive option costing about £450) when I didn't want to spend that on the car this month and haven't budgeted accordingly.


Bugger!

I have read positive comments about the Vredestein Sessantas.

So, what are the Toyo's like on the Z4M? Anyone know? I have had them on an Integra R and they were ok, but not a lot of steering 'turn in' feel unfortunately as the Integra needs stiff sidewalls due to its low weight.

Wet grip isn't so important to me as I use the car in the dry mostly anyway...

Anyway, all your advice is welcome!

 

[AlanJ]

Not a great believer in mixing tryes across the front and rear axles so the best choice would be the Michelins on the front. As cost is a factor (and with me to...!) I would certainly go for 2 new tyres on the front - again I am not in favour of mixing part warn with new on any axle so Option 2 is probably the best in my opinion and then as they wear on the back match across all four corners. Hope this helps.

 

[JayD]

Personally I would get two new front tyres and sell the other one on ebay or on here to recoup some cost.

Definitely wouldnt mix tyres in the way you have suggested.

 

[texasjohn]

I am replacing both on the front whatever choice of brand...option 2 or 3 it is then.

So...if anyone wants a part worn conti M3 (the front one that isn't punctured) by the way just shout. It has 4-5mm.

You can have the puncture repaired one too, free.

 

[texasjohn]

Thanks for your comments and advice by the way gents.

I have decided to bite the bullet and go for the Michelins.

The tyres will last me 2-3+ years the mileage I do and if I am to sell the car in the meantime the fact it has a nice set of shoes is a good bartering point I guess.

I won't be able to fund any of the mods / retrofits I had planned for a couple months though