Drumster Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Well, not strictly though but from the end of December 2015 it will no longer be 'E' marked and hence no longer road legal as I iunderstand it.Richard at Automotive Engineering confirmed this with a phone call to Steve (Georges Polley's son) at Polley Motorsport (UK Importer's of the tyre). Apparently someone in Brussels has decreed that that don't shift enough water in the wet (Hmm, they're a wet motorsport tyre) and they are too loud for the road!!!Seems such a shame as so many people find them an excellent cheap tyre and I've certainly no complaints from the 10 years plus that I've been using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I thought it was the fuel efficiency rating, anyway the result is the same Brilliant tyres just a shame they wear out so fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Oh bottom. Well, I've just bought my first set (from Polley) for road use so best get them fitted and worn out toot sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 10, 2014 Member Share Posted October 10, 2014 I've written to Yokohama and Polley Motorsport to ask.JonathanPS: What's the second best option for a 7 with 14" wheels when being safe on wet roads is the most important objective? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Mears Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Oh hell, the only tyre Ive ever used apart from 32s on track. What else do they make thats E marked then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Avon CR28 Sport but the only come in 185/60/14, more choise in 13" and 15" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Avon CR28 Sport but the only come in 185/60/14, more choise in 13" and 15" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 11, 2014 Member Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thanks, Elie. Same size as my wheels!Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 11, 2014 Member Share Posted October 11, 2014 From the Avon site on the CR28 Sport:Note The Avon CR28 Sport is EXEMPT from the EU tyre labeling regulation EC1222/2009 becuase (sic), The tyre is designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990.I don't know my way round the regulations (and I'm not yet convinced about the A021 changes). Any experts out there? But my car was first registered in 1998!Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I'm wondering what to do also. If anyone gets a satisfactory answer I'm all ears. AO21's in my size had been getting rather expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Can we club together and buy a strategic reserve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domus Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 So what are the implications of using them without the E mark? I assume Polley will still supply them to the Stock car drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon C Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Kumho Tyres Worth a look How much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 These have to be worth a try: Very good in wet. Totally acceptable in dry. (tintop experience) As soon as you see these, touch them, you are aware that they have soft compound and tread design to really get the rubber down onto tarmac in wet. http://www.coyal_Rain_Expert_-_185_60_R14_82T_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 http://www.camskill.co.uk/m4b0s398p97588/Uniroyal_Tyres_Car_Uniroyal_RainExpert_Uniroyal_Rain_Expert_-_185_60_R14_82T_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_F_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_70dB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sorry, can someone sort out a linky? Still finding this new forum very awkward ti use from mobile device, which is where I did most Blatchatting for last 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Just to conclude... At only 200 quid must be well within reach of giving them a go. I don't think you would be disappointed. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hi Peter, I have just bought a set of Rainexperts for my Seven as the 21s are expensive and only last a year. A chap on Pistonheads recommended them and I have a friend with another kit who bought some this year and he's been very impressed. I got 4 delivered from Camskill for £150. When I've had a chance to try them, I will report back. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon C Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sorry, can someone sort out a linky? Still finding this new forum very awkward ti use from mobile device, which is where I did most Blatchatting for last 8 years. Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Bizarrely the H rated Rainexperts are more than £10 a tyre cheaper.Here: http://www.camskill.co.uk/m4b0s398p97591/Uniroyal_Tyres_Car_Uniroyal_RainExpert_Uniroyal_Rain_Expert_-_185_60_R14_82H_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_F_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_70dB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 12, 2014 Member Share Posted October 12, 2014 Uniroyal Tyres / Car / Uniroyal RainExpert Uniroyal Rain Expert - 185/60 R14 82H TL £34.55Uniroyal Tyres / Car / Uniroyal RainExpert Uniroyal Rain Expert - 185/60 R14 82T TL £47.70Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskip Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Surely they can't remove the 'E' mark from tyres fitted before 2015 . Just buy yourself a stock of them...Interestingly I heard that Avon ZZRs are being phased out because of the same regulations. Although I have yet to find any proof of this. That would cause problems for racers/sprinters/hillclimbers as they would be removed from List 1B.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ta for the links and look forward to the feedback. Deffo worth getting H rated as (sometimes) high speed rated tyres have a stiffer/stronger carcass weave. (double return para) Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cornford Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Some might that what was first a regulation brought in to provide clear labellng of tyre characteristics to guide consumer choice, has now become a policy of NOT allowing consumer choice.Am I right in thinking that tyres are now encoded with a year of manufacture? If so is there a limit for raod use to the age of your tyres?What is the UKIP policy on tyre noise, wet performance & rolling efficiency?I think I know their policy on real ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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