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Nexen N3000 tyres #978286
04/02/2010 02:00
04/02/2010 02:00
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Edinburgh
jockey Offline OP
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Anyone else rolling on these? After reading many reviews of tyres, toyos, Falkens, goodyear etc, I decided on the Nexen N3000.

Although they have only been fitted on the front for 2 days I am extremely pleased, they have completely transformed the ride quality of the car - compared with the Khumo Ecstas, the Nexen are far more supple - the car no longer shakes and rattles over rough surfaces and feels far less unsettled over bumps, they are also quiet. These characteristics were primarily what I was looking for as the roads are terrible and I rarely reach the limit of grip anyway.

I had read some reviews that the Falkens were on the hard side so went for this slightly uncommon tyre instead which were also cheaper. It's early days yet and I've not fully tested wet or dry handling limits but they do feel grippy in the wet. Anyone who uses the car as a daily driver and is primarily looking to improve ride quality I would recommend considering these.


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Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: jockey] #978313
04/02/2010 09:44
04/02/2010 09:44
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Malaysia..Glasgow at heart
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Ride quality will always be better when a fresh pair of boots are put on. I remember my old set of tyres feeling brilliant when they were new but was very crashy as soon as they are worn down.

Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: Kelv27] #978325
04/02/2010 10:19
04/02/2010 10:19
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highlands
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Aye,we all like a bargain, & you've read the tyre reviews & realise there is so much choice on the budget tyre market. Nexen ARE a budget tyre, they have some good reviews, however you have to ask yourself on how you drive. Are you a spirited driver or not wink I know of a couple of guys who run Nexens, but they are not committed petrol heads as such, so all they can say, they are happy enough. I know you didnt ask this, but personally on the fronts at least I use a well known & trusted brand. As I said a lot rests on your driving style, but that's another story..... driving


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Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: jimboy] #978339
04/02/2010 10:50
04/02/2010 10:50
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Ahh, blessed tyre snobbery laugh

Do you know why tyers are tried and tested? ..... because some one tries and tests them!!!

Thanks Jockey for the post thumb if im ever in a long month with little money ill know if one goes pop I can get a reasonable tyer for good money.

Maxxis Maz1's are also a good choice at this entry point, I pay £55 a corner fitted (not every one needs to go around a corner on two wheels at 700mph)

Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: samsite999] #978354
04/02/2010 11:20
04/02/2010 11:20
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I pay £50 per corner for 17" Falken FK452, fitted. End of thread laugh


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Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: stan] #978358
04/02/2010 11:45
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ill see your £50 and.....dam you stan, ill never play top trumps with you again!!

Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: stan] #978360
04/02/2010 11:51
04/02/2010 11:51
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Essex
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Originally Posted By: stan
I pay £50 per corner for 17" Falken FK452, fitted. End of thread laugh


I've been told by my locl Falken dealeer that the price on these has soared by 35%. Instead of £50 fitted, they want nearer £70 now. Have you had a quote latey?


F****** b****** thing...
Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: Trappy] #978365
04/02/2010 11:57
04/02/2010 11:57

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Accelera Aplha - Do a search for them on the net. Great reviews, I have a set and I agree - around £190.00 for 4 - W rated tyres with AA traction and AA wear.

Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: Trappy] #978380
04/02/2010 12:13
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Originally Posted By: Trappy
Originally Posted By: stan
I pay £50 per corner for 17" Falken FK452, fitted. End of thread laugh


I've been told by my locl Falken dealeer that the price on these has soared by 35%. Instead of £50 fitted, they want nearer £70 now. Have you had a quote latey?


Quoted same three weeks ago for 16" version for my Octavia.....


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Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: stan] #978447
04/02/2010 14:14
04/02/2010 14:14

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I run 16" Nexen 3000 on my coupe and I find them fantastic and at £47 225x45xZ16 fitted you cannot complain.

Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: ] #978466
04/02/2010 15:04
04/02/2010 15:04
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Originally Posted By: evolutionguy
I run 16" Nexen 3000 on my coupe and I find them fantastic and at £47 225x45xZ16 fitted you cannot complain.

Jings, that's a good price shocked where did you get that deal?


I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: jimboy] #978545
04/02/2010 17:14
04/02/2010 17:14

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Originally Posted By: jimboy

Jings, that's a good price shocked where did you get that deal?


who's jings??? laugh

Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: ] #978575
04/02/2010 17:59
04/02/2010 17:59
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Originally Posted By: proccy
Originally Posted By: jimboy

Jings, that's a good price shocked where did you get that deal?


who's jings??? laugh

Jings can be anyone you want laugh Its up to you, but you must choose... wink


I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
Re: Nexen N3000 tyres [Re: jimboy] #978779
04/02/2010 23:14
04/02/2010 23:14

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Hunters of Linlithgow Tel 01506 842540 - their prices cannot be beat for Nexens


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