gatty

need some new rubber on me spec c whats out there ? whats best for that car? cheers gatty

corradoboy

Not sure about specifically for that car, but most opt for Goodyear F1 (GSD3) or Toyo Proxes T1 R/S. I can highly recommend Vredestein UltraC, and I've never had problems with some of the cheaper brands like Falken and Fulda. Even heard positive reports about Nankang with some saying they rate them up there with Toyo's. One I wouldn't recommend is Yokahama 539's, as they're dreadful in damp conditions (like now) and wear very quickly.

chris's scooby

What about the RE070's?

gatty

think i will try the proxys as i can get em cheap ans stisam reccommends them.

sherlock

iTrader: (1)

I've just got some bfgoodrich g- force Profilers they seem to be very good in both wet and dry.

Sherlock

WRX_Rich

iTrader: (5)

hi mate ,

think Wayne uses the toyos with no problems, I got the goodyears just as cheap and am very happy with them

Jamesemt

Wheres the cheapest place on the net for decent rubber + how much am I likely to pay on a blob eye?

Dave East

You could try

www.camskill.co.uk

I just got a set of Toyo T1-R for £363. Next day delivery - dead good.

In fact all the prices look fairly good (The new Toyos are fab by the way! Still running them in really, but far more communicative than any of the Bridgestones or Pirellis that I've tried)

Dave.

Jamesemt

Cheers I'll have a look.
Are the Toyos as predictable as the Bridgestones in the wet?

urban

iTrader: (1)

A lot of folks seem to rate the Toyo very highly, I can't agree with this. I bought a set for my MY02 UK STI and can honestly say its that last time Toyo's will be anywhere near my car!

OK in the dry, but a bit scarey in the wet.

Stupid tyres.

F1's are pretty good, but they don't last too long though.

I'm told the Michelin Pilot sport2 tyres are very good, but haven't tried them.

Avon ZZ3 are meant to be good also, but as a user of the ZZ1 tyre I'd want a test first.

Shaun

M0rf

i have the goodyear F1 and there mint. great in both wet and dry. Normaly last about 12 months and i drive it farly hard

scoobyDAZZA

not sure wot size u need but try e-bay ,
someones got 4 toyo in 215/40/17 (my size) for £265 delivered
he has 215/45/17 for,i think £10 dearer
he does other sizes as well
just type in the search toyo.....
dunno if im allowed to mention the sellers but its LEIGH TYRES
i had a set of toyos of him 3 thousand miles ago for £280
plenty of life left in them and am thinking of buying another
set for the future

Jason Knowles

With out any question its not toyo they are budget tyres.

pauld37

Expensive budget, BMW are fitting them now

DPat

Tried Pilot Sport (not 2s) before and though they were good.

Will try the sport2s when my current ones run out!

DPat

JamesPRJones

lol - budget tyres only in price, me thinks - TVR fit them to their cars

pauld37

Exactly

Flatcapdriver

The problem with this whole tyre debate is that it very much depends on how the suspension is set up on your car. I've settled on GSD3s as they work really well on mine but the Toyos were terrible, understeering badly with poor grip in the wet. However, others swear by them so in conjunction with the above it will also depend on your driving style meaning it's really down to you to suck it and see.