Andy Mac 1 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 As above, what tyres would you recommend for my Standard 15" BBS Wheels. Link to post Share on other sites
cadguy77 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 size or make? Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mac 1 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 My car has the standard 15" BBS wheels, not the solitude ones. Doesn't matter what make or size, what are your recommendations. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I've always used Toyo's in the pats, but found the softer compounds wore fast, I think they have new ones now with better wear.Goodyear is good too, used them ever since.You also are a premium member, and I'm sure we have a few discounts set up now with tyre companies.pete Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mac 1 Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Thanks, gonna get quotes from different manufacturers so whats best price for best quality. Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I've just had 4 BF Goodrich G-Force Profilers fitted. My car used to veer slightly to the left when driving (even with all the tracking / alignment done)... now my car drives in a straight line and the feedback from cornering and general driving has really improved. Really recommend them. They look good too. I have the same wheels as you - the standard multispoke bbs ones (i personally prefer them to the solitudes). Here's a link to the tyres I have: http://www.bfgoodrich.co.uk/bfguk/front/affich.jsp?codeRubrique=4&codePage=BFG_PAG_PRODUCT1〈=ENBy the way 5 out of the 6 main ralley teams apparently use BF's so must be pretty good.I've tried other makes (including Goodyear F1's) and these BF's are by far the best. For the standard 205/15/50 size they cost me £65 all in including fitting, balancing, vat etc per wheel. Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mac 1 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I have looked at the link and it says that they are summer tyres, is this true or can they be used all year round? Link to post Share on other sites
VagSlag 0 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Dude you gota try Camskill.com i got 4 toyo's delivered for £160 then a visit to ATS on a sunday giv a tena to the boys and hey presto! Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I have the Toyo T1-R's fitted on the front, very pleased with them. Very grippy in the wet where the previous Goodyear Eagles were quite poor.Had Toyo's a few times in the past and always been very happy. Link to post Share on other sites
vr6newcomer 1 Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 ive found toyos possibly a bit soft for my liking, conti's are pretty good also. Link to post Share on other sites
Zonda_ 0 Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 You won't beat Toyos for the price. The T1-Rs are an excellent tyre and have a far stiffer sidewall compared to the T1-S Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 I have looked at the link and it says that they are summer tyres' date=' is this true or can they be used all year round?[/quote']Yes they can be used all year round. Most soft compound (sports performance) tyres (Goodyear F1's, Toyo's, BF Goodrich G-Force Profilers etc) will all be described as summer tyres but can be used all year round. Winter tyres are a lot different and only for use in Wintery conditions. "All year" tyres would be average tyres such that you would find on bog standard non-performance cars. They are harder compound and therefore provide much less grip but last longer.The BF's I have now are the best I have tried yet. Get so much feedback from the road and going round corners is vastly improved. I've tried a lot of the main brands including Goodyear F1's and the BF Goodrich's are ten times better all round and very good price too. Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mac 1 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have looked at the link and it says that they are summer tyres' date=' is this true or can they be used all year round?[/quote']Yes they can be used all year round. Most soft compound (sports performance) tyres (Goodyear F1's, Toyo's, BF Goodrich G-Force Profilers etc) will all be described as summer tyres but can be used all year round. Winter tyres are a lot different and only for use in Wintery conditions. "All year" tyres would be average tyres such that you would find on bog standard non-performance cars. They are harder compound and therefore provide much less grip but last longer.The BF's I have now are the best I have tried yet. Get so much feedback from the road and going round corners is vastly improved. I've tried a lot of the main brands including Goodyear F1's and the BF Goodrich's are ten times better all round and very good price too.I think I'll go with either the BF's or the Toyo's, which ever is cheapest as both have had good reviews on this thread. Thanks everyone for all your advise. Link to post Share on other sites
garfy 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I've just fitted a pair of Dunlop Sp Sport 01s to the front of mine.£130 fully fitted from Blackcircles.com.Inital view is that they are much better all round than the Bridgestones they replaced. The steering feels much lighter yet more responsive and feedback is very good. Have only had chance to test the grip in the dry yet but it has improved no end.Just to further confuse you Link to post Share on other sites
SiGainey 1 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 If you drop a size to 195, the price drops quite a bit! Link to post Share on other sites
stusnook 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I got a set of 4 Toyo T1-R's fitted in time for my Nurburgring trip end of last month. They're the best tyres I've ever had (previously had Pirelli and Michelin). Low road noise on the boring motorway drive, excellent grip and feedback in both the dry AND the wet round the Nurburgring. I got them from RnR Autodesign 08700 668186 who do mail order, or fitting if you're local (betwen Brighton and Worthing, West Sussex). I found their price to be competitive. Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mac 1 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I have deceided to go for the Toyo T1R, However the description says it is a reinforced/XL tyre. What does these mean and will they still be OK. Link to post Share on other sites
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Andy Mac 1 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Please can someone answer my question. I am basically going to choose between the Dunlop SP1 and the Toyo T1R (Reinforced/XL) but want to know whaty the reinforced XL bit means before I make that choice.Thank you in advance Link to post Share on other sites
SiGainey 1 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 http://www.toyo.co.uk/page.php?identity=contact_us might help ya buddy Link to post Share on other sites
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