Hunting for new tyres

[Chris_Blue]

Chris....I do know...They are Summer Tyres...Honest!! LOL
Look in: http://www.mytyres.co.uk

Will post up there reply when I get it
Interesting to see what they say

[cyclone]

Cyclone just being his normal American self.... Enough said there!

HAHA I can only be what I am:cool:

[cyclone]

On a separate note, Chris I assume the tire you are looking at is the T1-R? This is what Toyo has to say about them
"Ultra-High Performance Summer Tire. Whether the road is wet or dry, this ultra-high performance summer tire enhances handling and performance. Designed for sports sedans and coupes, it is available in a range of sizes with speed ratings V and Y."
http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/pr...e-summer-tires

Never used this tire myself so amazingly have no opinion on it

[robbo51]

Yes
The tyre is that one...and its a Summer Tyre...no such thing as all weather
I didn't rate it on my Octavia vRS...and were very noisy compared to my Conti 5's I now have

[Superfly Guy]

Im sure that's the tyre I have read about that is a pretty poor performer in the wet.

[robbo51]

It's poor and doesn't inspire confidence in the wet..better in the dry

[lfcrule1972]

I've enjoyed this discussion

[Chris_Blue]

The tyre reviews on the Toyo suggest its better in the wet than the Bridgestone...not that's saying a lot
Can only base my opinion on reviews and personal recommendations (From here)
So what else can I do

Maybe a vote? LOL

ed: So who suggest what for a tyre that's a good all rounder, and chuck in a bit of track too (Hope you don't mind this on the thread SFG. Can start another if you like)

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Toyo/T1R.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Br...nza-RE050A.htm

[cyclone]

I found the Michelin energy saver tires to be a decent general tire. Definitely no sporting pretexts and not for any track use. Just a good all around every day tire.

[DS3RACING96]

TRY michelin pilot super sports are going on my car next

[Chris_Blue]

TRY michelin pilot super sports are going on my car next

Crackin write up thoses- 96% dry grip and 89% wet grip
How much u paying for a corner Lee?

[DS3RACING96]

£150ish a trye, from costco, as they said they would match price on web

[ds3r]

Hi that's good to know better than what we have on the racings now £ 200 ish per trye.

[Chris_Blue]

Yes- they do those Michelin pilot super sports 40 profile for £130 for a 17 inch rim
Takes me over my £100 a corner budget tho
Wait for the "What price a life" comments

So makes me think- as the DS3 is FWDrive, would it be best to put good tyres on the front, or back if you just buy a pair?
Back is light and may need more grip, and front is heavy and would wear them out quicker, but would get better grip for performance?

[cyclone]

Yes- they do those Michelin pilot super sports 40 profile for £130 for a 17 inch rim
Takes me over my £100 a corner budget tho
Wait for the "What price a life" comments

Now we are talking summer tires! It is now what is the price of performance over those cheap Indonesian or whatever tires of yours