Newbie requiring help please
 

I have a 2003 WRX that needs some front tyres. Any help or advice on the following would be gratefully received.

• Should I stick with the same makes as the rear tyres ?
• If not which are the best makes to go for with reasonable wear and grip
• What else should I consider ?

Apologies as I'm sure this crops up from time to time - Have to say the WRX is fantastic !!

Its always best to keep to the same type of tyre front and rear, some will say it doesnt make any difference but tyres from different manufacturers/makes will deliver different levels of grip at different times.
If you were to change all 4 though, id suggest something along the lines of the most popular choices, Goodyear GSD3, Toyo T1R (new ones) or stick to the bridgestone RE040's if you like them.

Tony:D

I have just renewed my both rear tyres, I have always renewed all 4 at a time and I believe that is best ...... however,

my fronts are fine so only needed rears, did my homework as I want long life over grip and opted for Falkens - £72 each fitted, balanced.

Always had Michellins and get 2 years out of a set, about 20,000miles ......

I am hoping the Falkens will deliver 2 years and 20,000miles too :D

Pete

Pete where did you get your tyres from - I'm being quoted between £129 - £133

for goodyear pontzas

Agree with the comments on Goodyear F1 GSD3's, Toyo T1R/S's. Also worth considering are Vredestien Ultrac. A mate of mine is now running them on his STi after using Toyo's and he says they have much more grip and a steady progressive breakaway. IIRC he paid £320 for a set of 4 225/35/18's. He had to have them fitted elsewhere to acheive the trade price but that's hardly an issue at that price. Theywere ecently tested against 7 other leading tyres in a magazine article funded by Michelin, and they beat them hands down, and are also reported to be amongst the best lasting of current tyres. I have 205/45/17 Vredestien Sportracs on my WRX which were £240 from the same place, and although not as good as the Ultracs the are superb for the money.

Try HERE , not sure if they're nationwide.

Also worth looking up your nearest Motorsport Wheels branch, as they often do very good prices.

Keep clear of the Kwik~Fit profiteers :mad: