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Continental Continental EcoContact EP In a test by ADAC Motorwelt (3/00), in size 175/70 R 13T this tyre was voted top against eleven others of the same size. It was described as well balanced, being good on both wet and dry surfaces and did particularly well in aquaplaning tests. The tyre also got good marks for shock absorption, noise and low wear. In a separate test, the same tyre in size 175/80 R 14T also scored very highly although it was noted to be weaker on dry surfaces and noisier than average. The same magazine tested size 175/65 R 13T in their 3/2001 issue. The tyre was again highly recommended as being extremely well balanced on both wet and dry surfaces. Average wear was quoted as a weakness. ContiSportContact The SportContact offered a generally average performance in Sport Auto's test (6/00). Reviewers found the tyre had a tendency to understeer and was poor at handling in the wet. It only did well in the dry braking test. Rallye Racing (7/2000) found the 225/40 ZR 18 size to be satisfactory quoting wet performance and dry braking as areas of weakness ContiSportContact 2 This tyre was tested in size 205/55 R 16 W by both ADAC motorwelt (3/2001) and AutoBild (Issue 11/2001). Both magazines considered the tyre to be exceptionally good. ADAC Motorwelt picked out the tyre's well balanced qualities in the wet as a particular strength whilst AutoBild praised its handling and directional stablity, whilst singling out rolling resistance and comfort as areas of weakness. Gute Fahrt (3/2001) tested the 225/45 r 17 Y/ZR version of the tyre but unlike AutoBild considered rolling resistance to be a strength. ABS braking and wet handling also came in for praise. Despite criticisms for a lack of comnfort, the tyre came out as the test winner. ContiPremiumContact This tyre came second in Auto Motor Und Sport magazine's tyre test (6/00). It performed very well in both the wet and dry braking tests. The tyre was rated good for handling, aquaplaning and comfort, it also recorded low rolling resistance. The PremiumContact lost marks for a tendency to under steer on dry surfaces. Test Mot (4/00) thought this tyre was expensive in their test of size 205/55 R16V tyres. Its emphasis was on wet weather performance, although it achieved a good breakaway delay in both wet and dry tests and the tyre's low weight was noted. The tyre was generally average in the dry and its handling was thought to be imprecise in both wet and dry conditions. The same tyre tested in size 195/65 R15H achieved a similar verdict, although its handling was found to be very good for front wheel drive. Auto Bild's (3/00) reviewers thought this tyre performed well on both wet and dry surfaces, doing particularly well on the magazine's dry braking test. It lost marks for noise and suffered slight problems in aquaplane resistance. Auto Magazine (8/00) tested this tyre in two sizes and both gave very similar results, all of which were above average. Size 195/65 R15 was best at wet handling, straight aquaplaning and dry braking. The strengths of the same tyre in size 205/55 R16 were wet cornering and braking as well as straight aquaplaning. The PremiumContact was recommended by Gute Fahrt (3/00) after its summer tyre test. It was found to be especially good at wet handling but was also praised for aquaplaning performance, rolling resistance and low noise. Reviewers noted that it was easy to control when loaded. Auto Express (8/00) put this tyre at the top of their rankings after a consistent performance throughout its test. It was one of the best tyres in most of the categories - only performing below average in wet braking - and got top marks for rolling resistance. ADAC MNotorwelt (3/2001) tested the tyre in 205/55 R 16W and considered it to be highly recommendable. Strengths were good balance, strong performance in the wet and low rolling resistance. Wear rate was considered to be a weakness. The 205/55 R 16V size was tested by Autobild (Issue 11/2001) and also received excellent results. Strengths were balanced handling, wet braking and comfort. Directional stability in the dry was quoted as a weakness.

Bridgestone Bridgestone Potenza S-02 This tyre came joint first with two others in Sport Auto's test (6/00). The reviewers found its agile handling and precise steering with high aquaplaning resistance made it easily controllable in the wet. The S-02 also performed well in the braking test but offered low traction on the rear axle on a wet surface. In Rallye Racing's tyre test (7/2000), the S-02 Pole Position was highly recommended and described as a highly balanced tyre. Bridgestone ER 20 Auto Bild magazine (03/00) rated this tyre very highly after an excellent braking and good wet braking performance. It was let down by a slight tendency to understeer in the wet, however. The ER 20 also had a middling performance in ADAC Motorwelt's test (03/00). The review found that it had no outstanding strengths or weaknesses, apart from a relatively poor performance in wet conditions. This was one of the best tyres tested for grip in the dry according to Which? Magazine (04/00). It also did well in the wet road surface and rolling resistance tests but was considered a fairly noisy tyre. Bridgestone B330 In size 175/70 R13T, ADAC Motorwelt (03/00) judged this tyre to be very good in the wet but relatively weak in dry conditions. In a test by the same magazine of size 175/80 R14T tyres the B330 achieved top marks due to a comfortable ride and an excellent performance in the wet. The tyre was let down by a weaker performance in dry conditions. Although one of the best tested on the wet, the B330 was rated average for other characteristics by Which? Magazine (04/00). Unsurprisingly, this summer tyre faired badly in snow and ice. Turanza ER70 Test Mot's reviewers (04/00) praised this tyre's sporty characteristics. They found it offered good comfort and wet grip. Handling remained precise in all conditions. Auto Magazine (04/00) voted this tyre best for wet braking in a test of size 195/65 R15 tyres. Overall its performance was good and it had excellent scores for the straight aquaplaning and dry handling categories. Unfortunately the Turanza was one of the worst tyres in the test for rolling resistance. Bridgestone B381 Ecopia Tested by ADAC Motorwelt (3/2001) this tyre was considered to have only limited recommendability. Although the tyre had good rolling resistance, wet and dry performance and wear rate were also considered to be weaknesses. Bridgestone Potenza RE 040 This tyre was tested by Gute Fahrt (3/2001) and achieved a rating of "good". The tyre was considered to be well-balanced, comfortable and quiet with good rolling resistance. Weaknesses included understeer in the wet. Bridgestone Potenza RE 720 This tyre received excellent reviews in AutoBild (2001), ADAC Motorwelt (3/2001) and Auto Motor und Sport (6/2001). AutoBild rated the tyre as exceptional with strengths in handling, lateral stability and braking and only coming unstuck on pass-by noise. ADAC Motorwelt also said the tyre was to be highly recommended identifying balanced performance and good dry weather performance as key characteristics. Rolling resistance was considered a weakness. Auto Motor und Sport identified wet and dry performance, braking and aquaplaning as the tyre's main strengths. Again, pass-by noise was identified as the main weakness.

BF Goodrich Profiler G This tyre performed well in terms of driveability, dry braking and steering precision in Sport Auto's test (6/00). However, it was let down by an average performance in the aquaplaning test together with low traction and a strong tendency to under steer. In AutoBild's 2001 tyre test the tyre was praised for its aquaplaning performance, its rolling resistance and its dry braking. Weaknesses included wet braking. Gute Fahrt (3/2001) also found the Profiler G to be good with strengths in braking and aquaplaning. The tyre was criticised for having too large a turning curve in the dry. Profiler GTL Auto Motor und Sport (6/2001) found the Profiler GTL to perform well in wet braking and in aquaplaning. It was also considered to be quiet. Weaknesses were considered to be wet braking and steering precision.

Barum Bravura OR58 Test Auto (04/00) were surprised when this tyre won the aquaplaning section of their test. Reviewers reported, however, that there was still room for improvement in its wet braking and dry handling performance. According to Auto Magazine's (04/00) test results this is a fairly average tyre. It did achieve very good marks for aquaplaning and was praised for its water dispersal characteristics. However, several of its results were unsatisfactory, including dry and wet braking, dry handling, comfort and rolling resistance.

Avon CR 322 Enviro This tyre achieved an average result in Which? Magazine's tyre test (04/00). It offered a good wet road performance but was poor in the wear test. The Enviro was one of the worst on ice and snow but it should be remembered that it is primarily a summer tyre. ZV1 In a test by ADAC Motorwelt (03/00) this tyre was found to be weak in the wet, particularly for braking, handling and directional stability as well as slightly weak in the dry. The ZV1 came last in Auto Bild's test (03/00) after showing lots of understeer and a lack of stability in a curve as well as poor braking. This tyre was the only one in the review to fail the magazine's speed test. However, good results were recorded for comfort and aquaplaning in a curve. Which? Magazine (04/00) rated this tyre as average in all categories of its test apart from above par performances on the dry and for rolling resistance. Azaro II This sports bike tyre was voted the best out of seven brands on several tests on a variety of bikes by Motor Cycle News. When fitted to the Honda VFR800 and Triumph Sprint ST this tyre was awarded 100% marks for straight line stability and corner grip as well as maximum points from one assessor for corner stability. On the Suzuki SV650, both testers placed the tyres first, praising their grip and braking ability. On the Yamaha R1 and Honda SP-1 tests, the Azaros were placed second and on the Triumph TT600 they were only one percentage point behind the winning tyres.

should be good richie.. just waiting for the next release....

oh yeah.. i would have put these in a poll but I can only use a maximum of 10 in a poll! The following reviews were taken from: http://www.tyres-online.co.uk

Identifies the safe speeds for operation of the tyre, these are normally as follows: L 75 M 81 N 87 P 95 Q 100 R 106 S 112 T 118 U 124 H 130 V 149 W 168 Y 186 Z 150+ Just some handy information!

Which brands are good and bad in your eyes Which has good performance which has good wear AVON BRIDGESTONE BUDGET CONTINENTAL DUNLOP FIRESTONE GOODYEAR HANKOOK KLEBER MARANGONI MICHELIN PIRELLI SEMPERIT TOYO UNIROYAL VREDESTEIN YOKOHAMA goto: http://www.tyres-online.co.uk

place a pic of your Civic Richie!

Which alarm system do you think is the best... I want to get one fo my motor!

thats cool! lets hope a eagull doesnt fly over hhehe only joking mate.. could you find out when the mag is released??

EastEnders was good tonight! Smoke those tires on that Beamer :bounce:

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i heard that there is going to be a dust storm throughout the UK tommorow! :smilegrin::smilegrin::smilegrin:

hmm strange... the climate control is in the top of mine sounds like it is an aftermarket stereo for sure. Can you take a photo of it at all?

ask them if it is burning coolant... alot of mist usually means the car is burning coolant... though it is normal to have mist vapours on cold mornings whilst the car is warming up. Just a thought :)

Welcome to the club Red! You'll find the club a great place to talk Lex and other stuff!

Well in Japan, Australia and New Zealand would have these because of the right hand drive i guess.... they would sell more in Japan too...

isnt tha the same as a Dump Valve... or waste Gate? I cant see it being a problem...

I need to know if that is true where lexussport works?? on a serious note here :smug:

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i have never used my fog lights! in the south where the sun always shines we don't get much fog

No worries if you spill anything then :tumble::tumble: [Edited on 1-3-2002 by Administrator]

I shall be performing a forum upgrade soon.. will have some nice new features. probably be in the next couple of weeks