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jonfy

November 13, 2008, 19:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi ,
Having read through the posts on tyres i am more confused than ever on what to replace the terrible ones with on my car .
The car is a standard vehicle on a 2001 plate, front 195,s rear 205,s and all different makes, obviously the handling is nowhere as good as it could be and not to mention a tad dangerous !!

What would you people suggest, i will not be taking the car to the track but will be driving it fairly spiritedly in the dry !
Cash limit is around the 250 mark.

Any suggestions would be most welcome
2003 Silver Hardtop with  Black Leather & Toyota body kit.
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roger

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November 13, 2008, 20:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Obvious choice, especially given the price restraint, is Toyo TR1, same size as standard. Good in the wet as well.

As you have already sussed do them NOW. A day's wait may be a day too long.
Roger

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November 13, 2008, 20:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "roger"Obvious choice, especially given the price restraint, is Toyo TR1, same size as standard. Good in the wet as well.

As you have already sussed do them NOW. A day's wait may be a day too long.

+1 try mytyres.co.uk or blackcircles.com and see what they can do for you on price.
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Anonymous

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November 13, 2008, 20:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Has to be Yoko S-Drive....surely?

markiii

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November 13, 2008, 21:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "sjspitz"Has to be Yoko S-Drive....surely?

not sure they come in suitable sizes

but in principle they shodl be comparable

don;t know anyone whos tried them though
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SimonC_Here

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November 14, 2008, 08:55 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
blackcircles.com have a club discount.

Simon

Innocent

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November 14, 2008, 10:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "markiii"
Quote from: "sjspitz"Has to be Yoko S-Drive....surely?

not sure they come in suitable sizes

but in principle they shodl be comparable

don;t know anyone whos tried them though

I'm on Yoko Advan A043's, which from reviews i believe are quite similar. Stick like glue in the dry, so much so that i struggle to spin the wheels (standard power engine). Fine in the wet on normal driving conditions, but can bite you if you push too hard. Been on them over a year now, and i recon they'll last another year, but that includes a few days on track. Should last total of 15k miles. Reasonably short life, but they're a good price and do the job very well.

Try  w www.event-tyres.co.uk w , can be beaten on price by about £10 on a full set, but with the benefit that they come to your house or work or anywhere to fit them the next day.

roger

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November 14, 2008, 11:27 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Innocent"Reasonably short life, but they're a good price

Bit more than £250 though.
Roger

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November 14, 2008, 11:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "roger"
Quote from: "Innocent"Reasonably short life, but they're a good price

Bit more than £250 though.

Not by much, got mine for just under £300, but i see they're £318 on event tyres now.

S-Drives are well within the £250 on this site and they'll last longer too.

Anonymous

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November 25, 2008, 18:14 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm on Yokohama SDrives and find them brilliant. Great handling and superb grip   s:D :D s:D  
 Cost £460 but my wheels are 17's & 16's well worth the extra tho.

jonfy

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November 25, 2008, 19:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "roger"
Quote from: "Innocent"Reasonably short life, but they're a good price

Bit more than £250 though.


I paid £260.00 fitted for the Toyo's plus free tracking. not a bad price really
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Added \":D\"e Cat, Toyo\'s-TTE lowering springs, KYB super sports shocks,TTE banana spoiler, Kenwood audio, uprated shifter bushings and heated mirrors.

Anonymous

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November 25, 2008, 20:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "jonfy"
Quote from: "roger"
Quote from: "Innocent"Reasonably short life, but they're a good price

Bit more than £250 though.


I paid £260.00 fitted for the Toyo's plus free tracking. not a bad price really

Seems a good price and lots of people seem to like these tyres...even if there slippery to begin with. You enjoying running slow behind Nissan Micra's for afew hundred miles?   s:scared: :scared: s:scared:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

Cj   s:) :) s:)

WillsSayers

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December 3, 2008, 16:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I can't say mine were slippy to begin with - must've covered about 100 miles before the tyres seemed to start peaking! Besides, even when slippy at the start of their life, they're a hell of a lot better than the no-brands I had on to begin with!

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December 3, 2008, 17:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Anyone tried Kumho Ecsta Sports? I've got 3 on the wheels I bought yesterday and wondered if I should just buy one more of those or a full new set of Toyo's. They are V rated for speed and correct stagger 185/ 205

Phil
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markiii

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December 3, 2008, 17:16 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
never tried them personally but teh elise guys seem to like them for teh cost of a tyre I reckon I'd try it
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December 3, 2008, 23:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "evileye_xc"Anyone tried Kumho Ecsta Sports? I've got 3 on the wheels I bought yesterday and wondered if I should just buy one more of those or a full new set of Toyo's. They are V rated for speed and correct stagger 185/ 205

Phil

Not had them on an MR2 but have had them on the Fabia VRS. They had a bit more ultimate grip than the T1R but had less progression once they let go. I would have had them again, but the Toyos were a fair bit quieter on the Fabia. Sidewalls are quite stiff, so should avoid any sloppy handling. I know someone had them on SC and was pleased. I reckon try it, they are pretty good.

Chris
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