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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Should I stick with the P Zero's(205/50/R16), are these well rated by you guys??

Or should I change for the Toyo's, are these much better?
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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 10:59 PM
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Can't comment on the Pirelli's, but when I went from original Bridgestone's to Toyo's, it was like night and day the difference between them.
Needless to say, the Toyo's were better!
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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I would lay off the Pirelli's and get meself a nice wee set of F1's or Toyo's
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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Ricky

Have you used Pirelli's ?

And can these Toyo's only be ordered from a limited number of sources??

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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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I've used both Pirelli's and Toyos, Bridgestones and various other tyres in the past 6 years

I wouldn't recommend the P Zeros for normal day to day use on UK roads, over something like the Toyo, Bridgestone S02, Goodyear Eagle F1 etc.

Whilst the P Zero is very good on smooth dry tarmac, it is probably the tyre which gives the least grip/confidence when it's wet, especially when they get worn down. If you do lots of track days, then P Zero's would be a good option.

You'll also find that Toyo's, F1's etc are probably cheaper than the P Zeros as well. Lots of places supplying them at good prices, such as mytyres.net, Micheldever Tyres and www.blackcircles.com etc. (get good SIDC discount from the latter).

John
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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Car had it's first MOT today.

Went for the Toyo's, not the cheapest price I've seen but, £96 each, fitted and balanced!

Thanks guys
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