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Old 07 May 2002, 09:28 PM
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From your list, forget Falken and Pirelli, and add S03 to Toyo and F1.

No such thing as "best", it's whatever suits your own driving style and budget.

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Old 05 July 2002, 09:15 PM
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Which are the best,Goodyear F1
Toyo T1-S
Falken FK451
Pirelli P7000/PZERO
HELP !!!!!!
So many to choose from but which are the best all round for Handling,Noise,VFM,& Lastability???

Any comments greatful in this"Tyre War"!!!
Old 05 July 2002, 09:43 PM
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I have always used F1's on previous cars as they suit my driving style.

I've always found that in the wet they are the most controllable tyre I know. They also wear well with my driving. I've got a set of P1 wheels with PZero tyres and I don't like them at all. As soon as I can afford to replae them I will.

Nathan..
Old 06 July 2002, 12:03 AM
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on my classic i have 215/35/18s toyos i was a little worried when i moved up to 18s as i was told they dont handle as well as 17s

initially i thought that was right as when they were new set off to see how good they were and oops loads of understear followed by understear

so took it a little easier for 500 miles and then suddenly they started working just as good as 17s just needed a little scrubbing in so defo toyos for me especially with the price they are £125 for 215/35/18s
Old 06 July 2002, 12:20 AM
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Getting the new P Zero Nero on my 18's next week (215/35) so I'll let you know how they are?
Old 06 July 2002, 09:09 AM
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just got some falken fk451 225/35/18 for my 98my
same tread patten as f1 s
got them because they where only £117 fitted

let you know if they are any good
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I had FK451's on a set of track day wheels for my MY01, were poor in the dry and lethal in the wet, which is why I didn't recommend them......
Old 06 July 2002, 02:58 PM
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I'd second Dave's comments on the Falkens, cheap and nasty!!!! SCOOBYS, if you look at the tread patern properly they are NOT the same as the F1s. If you think that your kidding yourself. I wouldn't ever chose a tyre on price, it's your only contact with the road!!!!!!!

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Old 06 July 2002, 09:16 PM
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Totally agree with the Falken comments! I have them on my 18's and they are beyond poor on wet roads. I only have them because the set of alloys and tyres seemed good value at a grand all in. I intend getting them changed in the not too distant.
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Thanks 4 all ur comments so far !
Keep them coming,look 4wrd to hearin from some of u again.

If any of u ever down this way(Cornwall)let me know.

Cheers,Keep scrubbin them tyres!!!!!
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