Just read today that some councils are now going to charge EV’s the same to park as normal cars. Plus some are even going to charge more due to them saying the larger batteries are more polluting. Not sure how true the paper article but it seems, if true, the EV love-in is rapidly dying. Dieselgate ...

Except for the W vs V problem... :) Haha - I’ll blame you if they won’t fit them 🤣 But you bought W rated tyres so everything is ok, or have I misunderstood? This whole speed rating thing can be a bit confusing...expecially when manufacturers tend to fit tyres rated far in excess of what the car is...

Sparks wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:12 pm

Stoopo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:41 pm I’ve got it sorted. Tyres wise I’m happy with the ones I’ve ordered. Not a lot of difference to the eco contact 6.

Changed fitters now.

Except for the W vs V problem...

Haha - I’ll blame you if they won’t fit them

It's Asda, just cancel them and order the correct ones? Personally I'd order and get them fitted from someone who does it on the drive.... ;) You can get the original Conti eco contacts from etyres... https://www.etyres.co.uk/continental/ecocontact-6/215-50-18-96-v-xl-ecocontact-6 Decent option. Mi...

I’ve got it sorted. Tyres wise I’m happy with the ones I’ve ordered. Not a lot of difference to the eco contact 6.

Changed fitters now.

Continental CONTINENTAL 215/50R18 92W FR ULTRACONTACT


£154.99

Went for these in the end.

EfficientGrip is a Goodyear tyre, not Bridgestone. If the car came with W rated tyres then it may effect any insurance claim you make if you have downgraded to a V rating. Definitely a no no as far as the insurance is - unless you ring them first and ask if it’s ok. Ask for it in writing though as ...

In the end I ordered Continental CONTINENTAL 215/50R18 92W FR ULTRACONTACT They are B for fuel and A for wet grip. £154 each from Asda Tyres. However I rang the fitters I chose just to double check they are ok (booked in for Monday) and he was a right miserable git! Said he’s taking bookings for 12/...

Cheers. I thought it would be there. Certainly not on my tyres so I just have the V standards.

Might be best to just go to a decent thre place and let them advise. Maybe even Ford

Sparks wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:40 pm The tyres on my Vignale are all XL's.....

Out of interest where is the XL marker? I might be missing it.