Which Tyre for me spec C
16 December 2008, 05:09 PM
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Which Tyre for me spec C
Gents,
Just bought myself a 2006 Spec C which has the standard 17" wheels on it.
Gonna be getting the S204 rims (originals) which are 18"s to put on it, question is which tyre do i fit???
Think that i need to put 235/40/18 size wise (is that right??)
But not sure which to go for?
Heard good things about the goodyear f1s and the pirellis, are the bridgestones any good? as dont seem to be able to find th re070 in the that size? are the re050 any good.
Any help would be appreicated guys and promise to get some pics up of it in the gallery once the new wheels are on.
Mel
Just bought myself a 2006 Spec C which has the standard 17" wheels on it.
Gonna be getting the S204 rims (originals) which are 18"s to put on it, question is which tyre do i fit???
Think that i need to put 235/40/18 size wise (is that right??)
But not sure which to go for?
Heard good things about the goodyear f1s and the pirellis, are the bridgestones any good? as dont seem to be able to find th re070 in the that size? are the re050 any good.
Any help would be appreicated guys and promise to get some pics up of it in the gallery once the new wheels are on.
Mel
16 December 2008, 06:26 PM
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You can only get the RE070's in 225/45/17 in the uk, Litchfield use to be able to get the 235/45/17 but not sure about the 18 inch ones (though they are available in japan).
Unfortunately i never used any other tyre apart from RE070's on my spec c but they are probably the best you can get for this car
though i think bridgestone do another semi slick tyre....
Tony
Unfortunately i never used any other tyre apart from RE070's on my spec c but they are probably the best you can get for this car
though i think bridgestone do another semi slick tyre....Tony
17 December 2008, 10:29 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Also been reading on here that the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta are getting a thumbs up plus the fact that there quite a bit cheaper
Bit gutted that i cant get the re070 in the size i need really as do like them and doubt the re050 are as good.
Also been reading on here that the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta are getting a thumbs up plus the fact that there quite a bit cheaper
Bit gutted that i cant get the re070 in the size i need really as do like them and doubt the re050 are as good.
17 December 2008, 11:22 AM
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I have RE050's on my car at the moment there not brilliant but not that bad either, I got them as an all rounder wet and dry weather.
Another all rounder to consider would be Toyo T1-r's have heard that they are not to bad, if you looking to go Semi Slick
(Summer Only) R888's are most people choice however I did have a set of Yokohama Advan AO48's, they were one of the best tyre's I've ever had.
A Memeber of my local Clubs also suggested the Vredestein's he also drive's a Spec C which something I will look into soon, however I am seriously thinking of getting another set of 18's and have Semi Slick's on one set and a Wet Weather tyre on the other
BTW: Where about's in London are you, I'm in West London we have whats looking to be a big meet on at the 23rd at the ACE CAFE if your free.
https://www.scoobynet.com/southern-e...ml#post8353765
Another all rounder to consider would be Toyo T1-r's have heard that they are not to bad, if you looking to go Semi Slick
(Summer Only) R888's are most people choice however I did have a set of Yokohama Advan AO48's, they were one of the best tyre's I've ever had. A Memeber of my local Clubs also suggested the Vredestein's he also drive's a Spec C which something I will look into soon, however I am seriously thinking of getting another set of 18's and have Semi Slick's on one set and a Wet Weather tyre on the other
BTW: Where about's in London are you, I'm in West London we have whats looking to be a big meet on at the 23rd at the ACE CAFE if your free.
https://www.scoobynet.com/southern-e...ml#post8353765
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17 December 2008, 11:26 AM
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RE070s unless you are a wuss 
I got mine (slightly) 2nd hand from a chap on here. Have a look in For Sale Forum. Brand new 235 RE070s will make you weep due to the cost
TX.
I got mine (slightly) 2nd hand from a chap on here. Have a look in For Sale Forum. Brand new 235 RE070s will make you weep due to the cost
TX.
17 December 2008, 12:03 PM
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Dhillon, im not far from there and used to go to aces cafe quite often when i had my type r but that was many moons ago.
If i get time i'll try and make it down to show it off. Hopefully i'll have the new alloys on it by then too.
TX cant use the re070 as i'll be upgrading to 18"s and as far as i know you cant get them in that size.
original alloys will be up for sale soon, tyres are worn but could be used for trackdays? Plus the dealer had them refurbed and resprayed in black.
but i'll put them in the for sale once its on new boot.
By the way this was the car i bought.
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If i get time i'll try and make it down to show it off. Hopefully i'll have the new alloys on it by then too.
TX cant use the re070 as i'll be upgrading to 18"s and as far as i know you cant get them in that size.
original alloys will be up for sale soon, tyres are worn but could be used for trackdays? Plus the dealer had them refurbed and resprayed in black.
but i'll put them in the for sale once its on new boot.
By the way this was the car i bought.
J PerformanceCars : Spec C STi Lightweight
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17 December 2008, 12:39 PM
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Dhillon, im not far from there and used to go to aces cafe quite often when i had my type r but that was many moons ago.
If i get time i'll try and make it down to show it off. Hopefully i'll have the new alloys on it by then too.
By the way this was the car i bought.
J PerformanceCars : Spec C STi Lightweight
If i get time i'll try and make it down to show it off. Hopefully i'll have the new alloys on it by then too.
By the way this was the car i bought.
J PerformanceCars : Spec C STi Lightweight
You lucky fella, You have make the effort to come down then we shall have 3 x Spec 'c at the event 2 x Hawk's and a Blobeye, Mines a bit sick at the moment so won't make it but there are 2 x other lads with Spec 'c in our club it would be great to see you there
17 December 2008, 01:34 PM
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Dhillon, im not far from there and used to go to aces cafe quite often when i had my type r but that was many moons ago.
If i get time i'll try and make it down to show it off. Hopefully i'll have the new alloys on it by then too.
TX cant use the re070 as i'll be upgrading to 18"s and as far as i know you cant get them in that size.
original alloys will be up for sale soon, tyres are worn but could be used for trackdays? Plus the dealer had them refurbed and resprayed in black.
but i'll put them in the for sale once its on new boot.
By the way this was the car i bought.
J PerformanceCars : Spec C STi Lightweight
If i get time i'll try and make it down to show it off. Hopefully i'll have the new alloys on it by then too.
TX cant use the re070 as i'll be upgrading to 18"s and as far as i know you cant get them in that size.
original alloys will be up for sale soon, tyres are worn but could be used for trackdays? Plus the dealer had them refurbed and resprayed in black.
but i'll put them in the for sale once its on new boot.
By the way this was the car i bought.
J PerformanceCars : Spec C STi Lightweight
get it replaced and flog it, the spec c ecu is better than that one (it has anti lag capabilities and i think launch control too )Nice car otherwise
Tony
17 December 2008, 02:41 PM
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Dhillon will do my best mate, it will end up being a spec c mini meet lol!!!
Rickya / Tony, cheers for the comments.
To be honest i dont mind the Simtek, at least i know it was done proper though by steve himself. Haven't used either the anti-lag or the launch control, doubt i ever will but sounds good when i say it has it
Already been serviced with Motul but will leave the pads till the die abit, seem ok for now.
to say it feels good to back in scooby is an understatement!!!
How i managed 6 years in the clio i dont know
Will get the pics up of it with the new boots on once done, hopefully this weekend.
Rickya / Tony, cheers for the comments.
To be honest i dont mind the Simtek, at least i know it was done proper though by steve himself. Haven't used either the anti-lag or the launch control, doubt i ever will but sounds good when i say it has it
Already been serviced with Motul but will leave the pads till the die abit, seem ok for now.
to say it feels good to back in scooby is an understatement!!!
How i managed 6 years in the clio i dont know
Will get the pics up of it with the new boots on once done, hopefully this weekend.
17 December 2008, 04:15 PM
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After narrowly avoiding several 'offs' with them I switched to Toyo Proxes T1Rs. Good wear levels, good in the wet and they let go more gradually. Its wet much of the time in UK so why run a dry track type tyre? Might try Sessantas next due to the glowing reports for all weather performance & price.
17 December 2008, 06:56 PM
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23 December 2008, 02:35 PM
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Well guys i went for the Vredestein in the end.
Big thanks to the guys at Elite in dagenham for all their help.
Plus had the prodrive geometry done while i was there.
anyway here some piccies
Spec C :: Fotopic.Net
Mel
Big thanks to the guys at Elite in dagenham for all their help.
Plus had the prodrive geometry done while i was there.
anyway here some piccies
Spec C :: Fotopic.Net
Mel
23 December 2008, 03:29 PM
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I'd be interested to know what your views are on the Sessanta's once they are broken in. I am just about due a change and may switch from Toyo T1Rs. There is not that much of a difference in price between them. Cheers
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I took my Bridgestones off after 3 months. Look good and great on a dry day, absolutely crap in the wet! After narrowly avoiding several 'offs' with them I switched to Toyo Proxes T1Rs. Good wear levels, good in the wet and they let go more gradually. Its wet much of the time in UK so why run a dry track type tyre? Might try Sessantas next due to the glowing reports for all weather performance & price.
After narrowly avoiding several 'offs' with them I switched to Toyo Proxes T1Rs. Good wear levels, good in the wet and they let go more gradually. Its wet much of the time in UK so why run a dry track type tyre? Might try Sessantas next due to the glowing reports for all weather performance & price.Never had any issues in the wet (well except a fast standing start) where the RE070's gave me any issues, they suffer badly on slightly greasy surfaces but in the wet they give far better grip than you think
and i even enjoyed leaving a hot hatch over wet country roads in winter on RE070's Tony
23 December 2008, 10:34 PM
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You boy you have to agree the 070s are fantastic but i wouldnt trust them in the wet (not the way i drive anyway ) Vredesteins all day long for an all round tyre
have to agree the 070s are fantastic but i wouldnt trust them in the wet (not the way i drive anyway ) Vredesteins all day long for an all round tyre
24 December 2008, 09:36 AM
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The one thing that put me off this car was the simtek ecu, no doubt the first owner didnt have a clue what the spec c ecu could do get it replaced and flog it, the spec c ecu is better than that one (it has anti lag capabilities and i think launch control too )
Nice car otherwise
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get it replaced and flog it, the spec c ecu is better than that one (it has anti lag capabilities and i think launch control too )Nice car otherwise
Tony
24 December 2008, 11:37 AM
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IMHO they are the best ALL round tyre on the market (although Sessanta's should also be good). FWIW, I paid the same for these as I did for the toyo's 2 yrs earlier..!
Mike Wood (Prodrive) told me not long ago, that of all the tyres (not yet tested GYF1A's) they've tested on newage scoobs, they found that deeply directional tyres weren't well suited. They made the cars 'squirmy/squidgy', something related to the extra weight of the newage car iirc..
Finally, newage cars need a minimum load rating of 92 (eg 225/40 18 92Y)..
24 December 2008, 11:48 AM
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As above, I've had a few different sets and the F1 Asym are awesome. Not tried the Sessanta yet but don't see the need as the F1 have huge dry grip, and the best tyre I've had for the wet and have great lateral grip for the twisties
24 December 2008, 11:55 AM
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Im agreeing with TX here, you wuss
Never had any issues in the wet (well except a fast standing start) where the RE070's gave me any issues, they suffer badly on slightly greasy surfaces but in the wet they give far better grip than you think and i even enjoyed leaving a hot hatch over wet country roads in winter on RE070's
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Never had any issues in the wet (well except a fast standing start) where the RE070's gave me any issues, they suffer badly on slightly greasy surfaces but in the wet they give far better grip than you think
and i even enjoyed leaving a hot hatch over wet country roads in winter on RE070's Tony
That said I seem to have some difficulty persuading friends & family to sit in the car as passengers. One described the experience as "the white knuckle ride from hell". Absolutely nothing to do with the tyre choice of course!
24 December 2008, 11:59 AM
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24 December 2008, 12:32 PM
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T1-R's are good tyres and I have been running these as road tyres since 2005!
They are good enough to handle over 500ftlb torque on a hard track orientated car, being used on the road. They also enabled me to get 9th at this years ScoobyLive Handling, which was the quickest time for a car on normal road tyres.
They may not be the best, but they are bloody good imo.