I'm having trouble getting quotes for decent rubber in the same size as the OE Bridgestones (which I wasn't too impressed with anyway) Can anyone tell me if 205/50 16's will fit a MY00 UK Turbo?

 

The OEM tyres <B>are</B> 205/50x16. Somebody's selling a set of F1 run-flats in this size on the 'Private' section.

 

I've recently swapped to Michelin Pilots and am quite impressed. Previously had Pirelli P6000s, not so impressed. Both on the standard 16 inch wheels.

Hope this helps,

Simon.

 

I've got toyo proxy T1-s's on mine, they stick like glue, wet or dry, you WILL be impressed. I've heard they do wear more than others though, maybe 80-90% of lifespan of harder compounds.

Worth it in my opinion, especially because they're less than 80-90% the price ! (£90 odd)

cheers
Spence

 

TOYO'S

 

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DOH!! I noticed when I got to the tyre depot. I'd read a few other threads which metioned 205/50 16's and decided to try them anyway. Think I was confusing them with the 195/50 15's on my previous car - I feel stupid now! :-) Got the F1's for £84 inc VAT so they weren't tooo steep. Grip seems decent so far (unlike the wheel balance I'd have to say, may get them redone by someone who actually knows what they're doing!!)

 

I would be interested in your experience with the new tyres as I am up for a new set in a month and was considering F1s, I'm on S02s at the minute.

Thanks

 

I'm still v. happy with my 16" SO-3's

Ian

 

Ian,

Did you have S02s before the S03s if so how do they compare ?

T.

 

T.

I've not had SO-2's I changed from Yokahamas.

Got SO-3's cos SO-2's are being deleted.

Ian

 

I've got F1's all round, standard MY99 wheels. Very nice, v.good in the wet and good in the dry too, corners much better now

Got them for 71.50 each all in

 

Want to say where ?

T.

 

Yup no probs. From my local independent place, Bracknell Tyre and Battery. Never ever found anywhere cheaper (even the net!!!)

Give me a shout if you want location/phone no etc...

 

£71.50 for 205/50 r16 F1s!! Blimey; hadn't got them for less than £97 previously (and had been quoted £125 plus.... -all in the Reading area)

I'm going to get on the phone now...

 

I just called them F1 71.50 all in - however they didnt say if they were the GS-D2 (v shaped) or if they were GS-C

Anyone know ?

T.

 

I can confirm (as I had mine done a few weeks ago by them) that they are indeed the V Grooved ones (GS-D2)

HTH

 

I recently replaced the original tyres with SO3's (16") and I'm extremely impressed. Dry grip is better and wet grip is transformed. I was concerned after some of the earlier correspondence regarding sidewall flex, but haven't had a problem. Added bonus's are less tyre noise and better ride.