Front end grip?

Anonymous · July 16, 2003, 09:00

Quote from: "krisclarkuk"Yet another thing they dont tell you when you buy the car! s:evil: :evil: s:evil:

Since when have you ever known a car salesman to be honest about the problems of a car? s:? :? s:?

Anonymous · July 16, 2003, 09:05

Quote from: "phil4"Since when have you ever known a car salesman to be honest about the problems of a car? s:? :? s:?

good point! s:o

s:o

juansolo · July 16, 2003, 09:30

YokoNovas are £400 for a full set currently from BookaTrack (just ask Jonny for YokoNovas in Elise sizes, the same as those quoted below IIRC).

In 195x55 15" front 225x45 16" rear (cheaper than 185/215's), the ultra pikey among us can fit Firestone Firehawks which really aren't that bad for £326 for a set.

A set of Yoko A539's is £395 which when you consider the offer price of £400 on the YokoNovas, kinda rules them out straight away as the Novas are far superior.

juansolo · July 16, 2003, 09:32

FWIW the wheel tyre sizes on the 03 works incredibly well. Very balanced and a doddle to catch when you push too hard. Wheels/tyres (now)/suspension/brakes are all areas that I am more than happy with as standard on the car.

Anonymous · August 16, 2003, 19:27

One thing to note about tyres on the 2 is that the stock Bridgestone RE040s are very light in comparison to many other tyres that could be fitted. The MR2 chassis setup is tuned specifically to take advantage of this particular tyre's lighter weight so when replacing tyres just remeber that if you're not going for the same again, the handling may suffer.

Anonymous · August 16, 2003, 20:38

I have the Toyo Proxes T1-S since the car was new. They were fitted onto my 16" alloys by the dealer. Now after 2 years (summer only use) I need new tyres and here they are hard to find.

My MRT can get them but Ive not found anywhere else.

I find the Toyo Proxes T1-S are super in the dry, but Im not so sure about the wet. I dont push the car so hard, but I have had the back fishtail in the wet especially when coming out of junctions.

With this in mind, what are the other options?

I dont like the Yoko A539 (I think it was Yoko) as all reports have said they are bad in the wet. Local dealers are pushing Dunlop at me as well as Fulda, Continental and Avon. My Winter tyres are Pirrelli.

Not an easy task tyres!

Suggestions welcome.

SteveJ · August 16, 2003, 20:45

Quote from: "krisclarkuk"On Mytyres.net this is all they give us for the rears.....

Pirelli *** P 7000
215/45 ZR16 86W
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 95,20

Yokohama *** A043
215/45 R16 86ZR RPB
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 103,70

Pirelli P 7000
215/45 R16 ZR
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 103,90

Michelin *** Pilot SPORT
215/45 ZR16 86Y Rim-protection,
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 113,10

Yokohama *** A022
215/45 ZR16 ZR H0, right und left
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 162,60

Not the best selection is it! s:shock: :shock: s:shock: (and look at the prices!)

Mytyres.net just added the Michelin Pilot Sport for £113,70 to suit the '03 rears.

Anonymous · August 17, 2003, 19:21

Quote from: "stevej"
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"On Mytyres.net this is all they give us for the rears.....

Pirelli *** P 7000
215/45 ZR16 86W
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 95,20

Yokohama *** A043
215/45 R16 86ZR RPB
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 103,70

Pirelli P 7000
215/45 R16 ZR
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 103,90

Michelin *** Pilot SPORT
215/45 ZR16 86Y Rim-protection,
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 113,10

Yokohama *** A022
215/45 ZR16 ZR H0, right und left
Summer tyres
With mytyres.co.uk only £ 162,60

Not the best selection is it! s:shock: :shock: s:shock: (and look at the prices!)

Mytyres.net just added the Michelin Pilot Sport for £113,70 to suit the '03 rears.

Steve, they were already on my list you quoted... god, this 'no roadster' time for you is hitting you harder than i thought! s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:wink: :wink: s:wink: