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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Jimmy2 on April 5, 2023, 19:20

Title: Tyres
Post by: Jimmy2 on April 5, 2023, 19:20
Hi jimmy here .what would I be paying for  four new tyres
Jimmy
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Bossworld on April 5, 2023, 19:28
Hi Jimmy,

Depends on a couple of things but mainly the wheels that you're running.

If you've got 'stock' Toyota wheels, then depending on whether your car is pre or 'post' facelift, you'll either be in 15" wheels all round, or 15" front and 16" rear.

Either way, for the fronts, swapping to size 195/50/15 is a popular way to save some pennies. A quick glance on ATS shows options between £60 and £95 per tyre for that size, depending on how premium you want to go.

The rears - if you reply and let people know the age of the car, someone with a more recent purchase than me will hopefully offer some advice.

Thoughts will vary on the best brands to go for, which is fundamentally personal preference. In an ideal world you'd match brand and model across all four, but that's easier said than done these days. Just make sure each axle matches.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Jimmy2 on April 5, 2023, 20:24
Quote from: Bossworld on April  5, 2023, 19:28Hi Jimmy,

Depends on a couple of things but mainly the wheels that you're running.

If you've got 'stock' Toyota wheels, then depending on whether your car is pre or 'post' facelift, you'll either be in 15" wheels all round, or 15" front and 16" rear.

Either way, for the fronts, swapping to size 195/50/15 is a popular way to save some pennies. A quick glance on ATS shows options between £60 and £95 per tyre for that size, depending on how premium you want to go.
 8)
The rears - if you reply and let people know the age of the car, someone with a more recent purchase than me will hopefully offer some advice.

Thoughts will vary on the best brands to go for, which is fundamentally personal preference. In an ideal world you'd match brand and model across all four, but that's easier said than done these days. Just make sure each axle matches.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Ardent on April 5, 2023, 22:45
Hi Jimmy2

How much do you want to pay?
As well as post above.

Are these for daily/weekend b road bomber/track use?
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: SuperArt on April 6, 2023, 12:59
I'm in this position myself. Looking to run 195/45R16 front and 205/45R16 rear (I've got TTE grand prix wheels).

Looks like the cheapest option for me with a company I've heard of is Nangkang NS-20 at £70 ish per corner.

I might pay additional £15 per corner more just to get Toyo Proxes T1R soft sidewalls be damned.

If you want to use proper performance rubber you'll easily go above £100 a corner.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Zxrob on April 6, 2023, 14:04
Quote from: SuperArt on April  6, 2023, 12:59I'm in this position myself. Looking to run 195/45R16 front and 205/45R16 rear (I've got TTE grand prix wheels).

Looks like the cheapest option for me with a company I've heard of is Nangkang NS-20 at £70 ish per corner.

I might pay additional £15 per corner more just to get Toyo Proxes T1R soft sidewalls be damned.

If you want to use proper performance rubber you'll easily go above £100 a corner.

I take it you mean TR1

I have them on mine and no complaints

Rob
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Petrus on April 6, 2023, 17:47
If you can find them in the size you need imo the Yokohama AD08RS is still the best for spirited all round use. They are very good in wet. When it gets near zero they have reached their limits. They are not winter tyres. They remain predictable though.

As the rubber is the contact with the road; the begin and end all of what the limits are, for me the price is a bit lower on the list. That is not promairily about corner speed, no: Better rubber maintaining better road contact gives a shorter stopping distance. Kinda nice  ;)
For a commuter car it is basically the same but the sheer amount of kms can shift the cost per mile balance as can winter use.

Bottom line is that there is no bést tyre for all use, circumstances. There is always a compromise sómewhere.
Just be aware of which compromise you choose to make.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on April 6, 2023, 18:12
Quote from: SuperArt on April  6, 2023, 12:59I'm in this position myself. Looking to run 195/45R16 front and 205/45R16 rear (I've got TTE grand prix wheels).

Looks like the cheapest option for me with a company I've heard of is Nangkang NS-20 at £70 ish per corner.

I might pay additional £15 per corner more just to get Toyo Proxes T1R soft sidewalls be damned.

If you want to use proper performance rubber you'll easily go above £100 a corner.

Cheap tyres on posh wheels... :o   

Petrus is probably correct re ADO8 being best for grip.  Should that rear wheel not be getting a 215/45 ?
Falken ZE310 & Hankook K125 are cheaper than Yok's, & most likely better than the Toyo, the TR1 having a stiffer sidewall than it's predecessor.
Falken fronts can be had for £137 a pair on ebay just now.  Might be cheaper when a 20% offer's on. 
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Petrus on April 6, 2023, 21:13
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on April  6, 2023, 18:12Cheap tyres on posh wheels... :o   

Petrus is probably correct re ADO8 being best for grip.  Should that rear wheel not be getting a 215/45 ?
Falken ZE310 & Hankook K125 are cheaper than Yok's, & most likely better than the Toyo, the TR1 having a stiffer sidewall than it's predecessor.
Falken fronts can be had for £137 a pair on ebay just now.  Might be cheaper when a 20% offer's on. 

I think I paid (well the gf did) 210€ for a set of AD08 rears incl. fitting/balancing. Make it 420 vs 220 for Falkens set of four, so 200 quid for stopping well short of cyclist/truck or over/under.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: SuperArt on April 6, 2023, 21:51
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on April  6, 2023, 18:12Cheap tyres on posh wheels... :o   

Petrus is probably correct re ADO8 being best for grip.  Should that rear wheel not be getting a 215/45 ?
Falken ZE310 & Hankook K125 are cheaper than Yok's, & most likely better than the Toyo, the TR1 having a stiffer sidewall than it's predecessor.
Falken fronts can be had for £137 a pair on ebay just now.  Might be cheaper when a 20% offer's on. 

I don't know how much difference there really is between the really budget tyres and the Toyo Proxes I currently have on.
I might just go for another set of TR1 as I know what I'm getting but I really don't know what to expect with the NS-20. I'll check out the Falken ZE310 & Hankook K125 as well thanks.

I thought 215/45 too but the official TTE brochure shows 205/45R16 *shrug*.

I'm on 205 front and 225 rear at the moment and feel overtyred.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on April 6, 2023, 22:40
Quote from: SuperArt on April  6, 2023, 21:51I don't know how much difference there really is between the really budget tyres and the Toyo Proxes I currently have on.
I might just go for another set of TR1 as I know what I'm getting but I really don't know what to expect with the NS-20. I'll check out the Falken ZE310 & Hankook K125 as well thanks.

I thought 215/45 too but the official TTE brochure shows 205/45R16 *shrug*.

I'm on 205 front and 225 rear at the moment and feel overtyred.


I should have said....the info re Falken & Hankook is from Tyre tests. Hankook usually rated better.  Most opinion on here is that 195 front is as far as you should go. The o/e rear wheel is 7j.  Falken has been liked by numerous on here.

If you're prepared to spend more, the new Hankook K135 (Prime 4) is reportedly better. And better still is the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2.  Only available 16" & up I believe.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Ardent on April 6, 2023, 22:57
Might not be helpful as pfl.
But I've just gone yoko fleva all round. As close to oem as You can get. (I think)

Not put them on sabine yet so no feedback to offer.
But I can say they work great on my daily, hence confidence to put on sabine.

See
https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?msg=889697
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Craigjm on April 6, 2023, 23:31
I got a set of Michelin pilot sort 3 for £450
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: puma2 on April 7, 2023, 07:33
Quote from: Craigjm on April  6, 2023, 23:31I got a set of Michelin pilot sort 3 for £450

what size all around do you have fitted at that price :o  :o
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on April 7, 2023, 08:02
Quote from: puma2 on April  7, 2023, 07:33
Quote from: Craigjm on April  6, 2023, 23:313 for £450

what size all around do you have fitted at that price :o  :o

I think he's missing one... I'll see myself out.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on April 7, 2023, 11:58
Quote from: Craigjm on April  6, 2023, 23:31I got a set of Michelin pilot sort 3 for £450

Superb tyre. You get what you pay for, simples.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: puma2 on April 7, 2023, 12:39
Quote from: Iain on April  7, 2023, 11:58Superb tyre. You get what you pay for, simples.

do they do them in std f/l size mind :)

the reviews are good on them 8)  8)
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Craigjm on April 7, 2023, 14:18
Quote from: MrChris on April  7, 2023, 08:02what size all around do you have fitted at that price :o  :o


I think he's missing one... I'll see myself out.

Haha yeah autocorrect fail there haha. All four were £450. Standard size 16s on the rear and 10mm wider over standard 15s on the front to make the Michelins available.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 15:18
Resurrecting this thread rather than create a new one.

I'm about to do all 4 tyres on my 2005 FL. Usage is fast B road blasting and the odd track day - but keeping an eye on the cost too because I am supposed to be saving money currently :))

Currently on (I assume stock/factory sizes):
Fronts: 185, 55, R15
Rear: 215, 45, R16

I've found Toyo Proxes TR1s at a good price, but in order to get them on the rear I need to go down to 205 45 R16 on the back. Is this okay? Am I going to die in a fireball? I've found Nankang NS-20s for the same price in the correct size, should I just go for these instead?

Also, for the price point, is it worth spending a little extra to go for something different?

Thoughts, as ever, are appreciated.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 28, 2023, 16:50
Nankang are not rated in tests. There's only one advocate of them on here I know of.
If you'll use the car in Winter you're asking an awful lot from one tyre.  Just Summer use, get a semi-slick with firm sidewalls. Not going to be cheap though, I'd have thought..?
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 17:14
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on May 28, 2023, 16:50Nankang are not rated in tests. There's only one advocate of them on here I know of.
If you'll use the car in Winter you're asking an awful lot from one tyre.  Just Summer use, get a semi-slick with firm sidewalls. Not going to be cheap though, I'd have thought..?

Is it worth going for a semi slick e.g. yoko on the back with the cheaper Toyo on front or is that asking for trouble?
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 28, 2023, 17:20
Going for different tyres front & rear is a gamble. 
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 17:21
Yeah it's why I'm keen to go for the Toyos but I can only find the rears in 205. I'm finding conflicting info online about going from 215 to 205.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 28, 2023, 17:28
Quote from: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 17:14Is it worth going for a semi slick e.g. yoko on the back with the cheaper Toyo on front or is that asking for trouble?

Please dont do that, car will handle very odd.

Toyos will be fine, nankangs will be ok too. Tyres in the middle price range will always have good and bad points so theres probably not much between them.

There wouldnt really be much wrong going with a 205 rear but personally id just want the oem sizes if possible.

Wasnt there a 225/45/16 TR1? Get that if possible instead of 205. Fat tyre looks cool aswell 😃
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 17:37
Quote from: Iain on May 28, 2023, 17:28Please dont do that, car will handle very odd.

Toyos will be fine, nankangs will be ok too. Tyres in the middle price range will always have good and bad points so theres probably not much between them.

There wouldnt really be much wrong going with a 205 rear but personally id just want the oem sizes if possible.

Wasnt there a 225/45/16 TR1? Get that if possible instead of 205. Fat tyre looks cool aswell 😃

Tyre choices going up to 225 are even more limited. But begs the question, it's better to go fatter than thinner?

I came across a post from a few years back where someone on here went to 205, but haven't found much else.

I really want to keep my costs down tbh and would prefer the same tyre all round. Semi slicks seem to start at £150 each which is frustrating.

As @Gaz mr-s says, the nankangs don't seem to review well.

What's worse/better: a slightly thinner tyre or different tyres front to back?
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 28, 2023, 17:44
All-square makes oversteer more likely, that's why the car was built with stagger.  I saw someone ask recently on the web is it ok to put narrower-tyres on an FL insurance-wise....???
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 28, 2023, 17:49
Just found a 225 TR1 so they are out there. Im sure a few have run them on here. There wouldnt really be any issue going either way but id prefer bigger rather than smaller given the choice.

I couldnt have different tyres on different axles, would send me nuts.

EDIT: You can get a TR1 in a 215/40/16.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 18:06
Quote from: Iain on May 28, 2023, 17:49Just found a 225 TR1 so they are out there. Im sure a few have run them on here. There wouldnt really be any issue going either way but id prefer bigger rather than smaller given the choice.

That's what she said... Sorry.  :P

Do you mind sharing where you found the tyres?

So the 215 40 are not as tall... Does this lead to other issues...?? So many questions, and so many variables, but researching this made me realise why there are so many tyre topics regarding the MR2
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 28, 2023, 18:14
Quote from: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 18:06That's what she said... Sorry.  :P

Do you mind sharing where you found the tyres?

So the 215 40 are not as tall... Does this lead to other issues...?? So many questions, and so many variables, but researching this made me realise why there are so many tyre topics regarding the MR2

Just on blackcircles. I dont use them but if the manufacturer makes the sizes most garages should be able to get them.

Lower profile will result in zero issues.

Whichever size that has been talked about you wont have any problems. The change is very minimal in reality.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Zxrob on May 28, 2023, 18:27
Chris

I'm running tr1 on mine, 225/45/16 rear, 195/55/15 front, lowered and on bc coilovers, car handles fine

Rob
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: shnazzle on May 28, 2023, 18:29
Best grip I ever had on that was on yokohama AD08
195/55/15 and 225/45/16.

The AD08R that followed were great, but even dicier in the wet/cold.
The AD08RS that are out now left me searching for a replacement tyre.
Ended up with the Nankang NS-20 because I wasn't spending much on the car anymore and needed something that worked in the wet. they did that and worked absolutely fine in the dry,but they're no AD08.
Not at all.

The way you use the car, I'd say go for AD08RS. Especially if it gets packed away for winter
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: SuperArt on May 28, 2023, 18:32
Depends on what you prioritise in your tyres performance.
For me I value longevity and good performance in wet or dry, over outright monstrous dry grip.

My car is not a track car. Its duty is 50% B road bashing and 50% cruising to the beach.
For my use case semi slicks and whatnot are a complete waste of money.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 18:38
Okay so Tyre Leader seem to have Nankang NS-2Rs at a pretty decent price, but in order to get hold of them I need to go

Front: 195/55
Rear: 205/45 - actually scratch that found them in 225/45 - so I guess this could be okay?

Is this going to throw things off too much. E.g. does going for a more track specific tyre but in the wrong sizes mean I ultimately lose out?

As you can tell by now I am struggling with this!

@shnazzle It won't get packed away for winter which is why I'm erring toward road tyres more. The AD08RS are too pricey at £150 a corner tbh, I just don't want to spend that much unless someone can convince me it's really that worth it. I've been using the Bridgestones and Dunlops that were on the car since I got it off you, 3 track days so far and I reckon they'd have done another (maybe). What I mean to say is that I had plenty of fun on "road" tyres.

@Zxrob thanks, yeah I saw your post in another thread which is swaying me to the TR1s. They're front runners at the moment.

@SuperArt Agree with your point about semi-slicks though I will be using this on track so reckon I'd see a benefit. However, if it was purely road going, I'd probably have just bought whatever already. I guess I'm trying to find a balance/sweet spot between all the things I'm asking of the car.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 28, 2023, 18:47
Use this to work out parameters.  https://www.willtheyfit.com/    195/50 is the better ratio for a 195 section tyre. I'd go 45% rather than 50% if it was going to be tracked.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Carolyn on May 28, 2023, 18:51
NS20 is available in 215/45x16.  I've got them on mine and they're surprisingly sticky. 

I've got NS20 195/50 x 15 on the front.

They are definitely not track tyres, but making a car 'track focused' leaves you with a poor road car, I think.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 20:33
Thanks all for the input. I've decided on the following.

- Keep costs low, because this car is not supposed to be costing me much this year(!)
- Stick with the stock sizing because I'm more comfortable with that.
- Front: Proxes TR1 - 185 55 15 - local garage has them in stock with half price wheel alignment.
- Rear: Nankang NS20 - 215 45 16 - local place can fit them. Yes they're cheap but @Carolyn recommends them even though I've seen them reviewed badly elsewhere. Worst case scenario: my rears are under tyred and I get more oversteer  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: shnazzle on May 28, 2023, 20:33
Ah if it's going to get used then no, definitely don't so AD08 :)
Also they wear really fast. Totally not economical.

Bear in mind that a lot of the NS-20 reviews are done in heavier cars. I found them quite nice on the mr2 to be honest. A little squeally on hard corners but only when being a bit naughty.
@tricky1138 has had them for a while now.

Yohokama Fleva?
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 20:37
Quote from: shnazzle on May 28, 2023, 20:33Yohokama Fleva?

Starts pushing the budget up inducing scope creep, so no I'm going with @Carolyn recommendation.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: tricky1138 on May 28, 2023, 20:53
Quote from: shnazzle on May 28, 2023, 20:33Ah if it's going to get used then no, definitely don't so AD08 :)
Also they wear really fast. Totally not economical.

Bear in mind that a lot of the NS-20 reviews are done in heavier cars. I found them quite nice on the mr2 to be honest. A little squeally on hard corners but only when being a bit naughty.
@tricky1138 has had them for a while now.

Yohokama Fleva?

As Patrick has said, I've had Nankang NS-20 on a while, again at the recommendation of Carolyn.

I'm running 195/50/15 and 225/45/16 and have had no complaints with them.

Patrick can attribute to their wet handling, when he tried to follow me back from Ding Day a couple of years ago, and both @Call the midlife! and @Topdownman can confirm they seam to handle ok in dry when pushing them.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Call the midlife! on May 28, 2023, 21:05
Quote from: tricky1138 on May 28, 2023, 20:53As Patrick has said, I've had Nankang NS-20 on a while, again at the recommendation of Carolyn.

I'm running 195/50/15 and 225/45/16 and have had no complaints with them.

Patrick can attribute to their wet handling, when he tried to follow me back from Ding Day a couple of years ago, and both @Call the midlife! and @Topdownman can confirm they seam to handle ok in dry when pushing them.
Is that what I've got on mine?😂 I know they're probably over pressured and spun up too many times at junctions for Stew's liking but they didn't let go badly chasing you around Northumberland last week 👍🏻
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 21:22
Quote from: tricky1138 on May 28, 2023, 20:53As Patrick has said, I've had Nankang NS-20 on a while, again at the recommendation of Carolyn.

I'm running 195/50/15 and 225/45/16 and have had no complaints with them.

Patrick can attribute to their wet handling, when he tried to follow me back from Ding Day a couple of years ago, and both @Call the midlife! and @Topdownman can confirm they seam to handle ok in dry when pushing them.

Good to know, I've really struggled with my current tyres in the wet.

Although @shnazzle struggled to keep up with old ladies in Yaris's, so the story goes... ;)
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Ardent on May 28, 2023, 22:21
Yoko fleva, in PFL OEM. Very happy.

B road bandit and cruising. No track work.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: shnazzle on May 28, 2023, 22:45
Quote from: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 21:22Good to know, I've really struggled with my current tyres in the wet.

Although @shnazzle struggled to keep up with old ladies in Yaris's, so the story goes... ;)
...wasn't me driving :) haha
But the story remains true. That lady gave us all a run for our money 
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 29, 2023, 00:55
Quote from: MrChris on May 28, 2023, 20:33Thanks all for the input. I've decided on the following.

- Keep costs low, because this car is not supposed to be costing me much this year(!)
- Stick with the stock sizing because I'm more comfortable with that.
- Front: Proxes TR1 - 185 55 15 - local garage has them in stock with half price wheel alignment.
- Rear: Nankang NS20 - 215 45 16 - local place can fit them. Yes they're cheap but @Carolyn recommends them even though I've seen them reviewed badly elsewhere. Worst case scenario: my rears are under tyred and I get more oversteer  :o  ;D

Well why not go TR1 all round.  They're cheap.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Topdownman on May 29, 2023, 06:43
Quote from: tricky1138 on May 28, 2023, 20:53As Patrick has said, I've had Nankang NS-20 on a while, again at the recommendation of Carolyn.

I'm running 195/50/15 and 225/45/16 and have had no complaints with them.

Patrick can attribute to their wet handling, when he tried to follow me back from Ding Day a couple of years ago, and both @Call the midlife! and @Topdownman can confirm they seam to handle ok in dry when pushing them.

Yes, your tyres seemed to work OK!
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 29, 2023, 08:46
Quote from: shnazzle on May 28, 2023, 20:33Bear in mind that a lot of the NS-20 reviews are done in heavier cars. I found them quite nice on the mr2 to be honest.

This is one of many reasons why i find tyre reviews pretty pointless. So many variables on the table.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 29, 2023, 09:03
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on May 29, 2023, 00:55Well why not go TR1 all round.  They're cheap.

I couldn't find TR1s in a 215 anywhere.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 29, 2023, 09:21
Quote from: MrChris on May 29, 2023, 09:03I couldn't find TR1s in a 215 anywhere.

I bought a set but I think the rear is not o/e spec. 225/40 possibly.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 29, 2023, 09:23
Easy...

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/toyo-proxes-tr1-tyre-2005832/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164753593426?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PsaPJ7uQR7m&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=9XJhm_v6T7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/toyo/proxes-tr1/215/40/R16/W/86/m?tyre=39005874
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 29, 2023, 09:29
Quote from: Iain on May 29, 2023, 09:23Easy...

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/toyo-proxes-tr1-tyre-2005832/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164753593426?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PsaPJ7uQR7m&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=9XJhm_v6T7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/toyo/proxes-tr1/215/40/R16/W/86/m?tyre=39005874

They're all the wrong profile though. The first two are 40 not 45 and demon tweeks don't have 16" tyre.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 29, 2023, 09:35

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Demon tweeks do have the 16, just found it.

Yes they are all a 40 profile, really doesnt matter. Its certainly better doing that than having mis match tyres on a sports car.

If oem sizing is that important to you then go for the nankangs all round.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 29, 2023, 09:55
Quote from: Iain on May 29, 2023, 09:35(https://i.ibb.co/XL8nT9D/IMG-1201.png) (https://ibb.co/XL8nT9D)

Demon tweeks do have the 16, just found it.

Yes they are all a 40 profile, really doesnt matter. Its certainly better doing that than having mis match tyres on a sports car.

If oem sizing is that important to you then go for the nankangs all round.

Most of what I've read prior to this thread talks about ensuring the same brand across axles. I don't understand why 40 is fine though when oe spec is 45.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 29, 2023, 10:02
Quote from: MrChris on May 29, 2023, 09:55Most of what I've read prior to this thread talks about ensuring the same brand across axles. I don't understand why 40 is fine though when oe spec is 45.

Go with the same tyre all round then.

The 40 will be fine as its so very close to oem. I bet 90% of the cars on here run a 195/50/15 up front because its alot more accessable to get than the oem 185.

Its much more important to keep the same tyres all round than worry about a slight difference in profile here or there.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 29, 2023, 10:29
Quote from: Iain on May 29, 2023, 10:02Go with the same tyre all round then.

The 40 will be fine as its so very close to oem. I bet 90% of the cars on here run a 195/50/15 up front because its alot more accessable to get than the oem 185.

Its much more important to keep the same tyres all round than worry about a slight difference in profile here or there.

Okay I've taken your advice and ordered up Toyos for the rear.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Iain on May 29, 2023, 10:59
Quote from: MrChris on May 29, 2023, 10:29Okay I've taken your advice and ordered up Toyos for the rear.

They're a good tyre, and they are soooo cheap aswell. My brother runs them on his mK2 mr2 on road and track and is very happy with them.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MrChris on May 31, 2023, 11:09
4 Toyo TR1s fitted this morning.

Front: 185/55/15
Rear: 215/40/16
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: billyw on August 21, 2023, 14:58
4 Sumitomo BC100 fitted at ATS

Worked out £257 as they had a small promo on fitting

front 185/55/15
rear 215/45/16