Vauxhall is one of the biggest vehicle manufacturers in the world. We have had a look at what tyres Vauxhall give you, and have made some alternative suggestions on replacements (www.vauxhall.co.uk).

Black Circles stock complete ranges in Vauxhall tyres to suit your vehicle and your driving style. Contact our customer service team for impartial advice on 0845 200 0022.

Vauxhall Corsa – 175/65 14T Continental Eco contact

Vauxhall’s entry in to the small car market has recently been revamped. The excellent range of options available means there is a Corsa to suite all tastes and pockets. As a city car the Corsa has been designed with comfort and quiet in mind and as such the tyres specified for this vehicle reflect this. A tyre that also provides this level of comfort would be the Pirelli P6000 or the Bridgestone ER30 tyre. However the Corsa is a favorites with the conversion market so many tyre sizes are available. Driving style would have to be taken into account when choosing tyres in the conversion market.

Corsa

3rd best seller in the market. Small car in supermini class. Considered to have good, sharp performance, also good on safety. Marketed as a fun car, emphasisng spare time and the fun of driving.

Expression
Tyre size: 155/80 R 13 and 175/65 R 14 (standard)

Life
Tyre size: 175/65 R 14 (standard)

Acitive, Design, Sxi, Energy
Tyre size: 185/55 R 15 (standard)

Sri, Exclusive
Tyre size: 195/45 R 16 (standard)

Vauxhall Astra– 195/60 15 H, Continental Eco Contact

With the recent facelift the new Astra has improved both the internal space and the handling from Vauxhall’s small family car The Astra makes an excellent choice as a city runabout that is still able to take on large motorway journeys without stressing the occupants. The Continental tyres provide excellent grip and handling without sacrificing the comfort and noise levels in this car. Alternatives would be the Michelin E3A a tyre designed for the small family car market. However if you enjoy driving then a tyre which is more handling focused is the Pirelli P7.

Astra

Practical car for everyday use. Also emphasises zest for life and fun aspects but more emphasis on safety and the fact that it has more space. Mid range small family car

Envoy, LS, Club, Active, Elegance, Enjoy
Tyre size: 195/60 R 15 (standard)

Sxi, Sport, Sri
Tyre size: 205/50 R 16 (standard)

Vauxhall Vectra – 205/55 16 V, Bridgestone ER30

The Vectra is Vauxhall’s stab at the company car market. The range of options available also makes it perfect as a family car. It cruises well in motorway conditions but can cope with the demands of town driving as well. Noise and comfort were the priority when specificing the tyres for this car, but because of the weight and power available quality tyres should be used to ensure good levels of grip in both wet and dry conditions. The Michelin Primacy would be an excellent option for this vehicle as would the Continental Eco Contact tyre or the Pirelli P6000 Powergy tyre.All these tyres will provide the levels of grip and comfort required from the Vectra driver.

Vectra

Marketed as both a family car and a fleet car. Heavy focus on space and comfort.

Expression, LS, Club, Energy
Tyre size: 215/55 R 16 (standard)

Sxi, Design
Tyre size: 215/55 R 16 (standard) 225/45 R 18, 235.35 R 19 (options)

Elire, Sri, Gsi
Tyre size: 215/50 R 17 (standard)  225/45 R 18, 235.35 R 19 (options)

Blackcircles constantly offer excellent deals across a range of different tyre sizes, so please check our latest tyre deals on our Special Offers page. Do you know that on some vehicles it is possible to fit a different brand of tyre from what is currently on the car, you may find a different brand suits your budget and driving style better – so it’s always worth investigating. However some vehicle manufacturers do recommend that you keep the same brand of tyres that originally came on the vehicle as they have worked with the tyre manufacturers to develop vehicle specific fitments to improve the vehicle’s performance.

If you are at all unsure whether you can change brand, please call our customer service team on 0845 200 0022 who will be able to let you know whether there are any alternative brands for your vehicle. Don’t forget that Blackcircles remain independent and we pride ourselves on offering our customers impartial advice on tyres.

As a member of an owners club you could be eligible for a discount on your tyre purchase.