Tyre Options

L0rdMike · 27 Feb 2006 at 12:58

Its time for a new set of rear tyres as they are getting rather low on tread now.

At the moment I have Eagle F1's and I could wack another set on the rear but tyre wear is a issue for me and I need them to last.

My tyre size for the rears are 235/40/17 so tyres cost a fair bit.

I would rather sacrifice a slight bit of grip for a tyre that will last longer but looking around for tyres I dont know what to go for.

I can get Dunlop SP9000 fitted and balanced for £230 but I have no idea if they are a good tyre.

Or should I just stick some more F1's on my car. :confused:

Firestar_3x · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:04

Dunlop sports i had offered fantastic grip but it must have been a soft compound so the wear was fast.

With an Mr2 do you really want to sacrifice grip, i don't want to see you upside down in a ditch at MM3.

L0rdMike · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:05

I know what you are saying, grip is what keeps you on the road but replacing tyres every few months costing close to £100 each is going to hurt.

Its not like im going for cheap remoulds. I just need a tyre that grips and lasts long.

Phantom · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:07

L0rdMike said:
I know what you are saying, grip is what keeps you on the road but replacing tyres every few months costing close to £100 each is going to hurt.

every few months? ouch! how about driving that little bit less aggressively

L0rdMike said:
Its not like im going for cheap remoulds. I just need a tyre that grips and lasts long.

dont we all

L0rdMike · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:10

The tyres on my car were put on in Nov and one of them is total dead ish.

Has to be something wrong with the suspension or camber for it to kill one rear tyre and the other one to be fine?

Simon · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:11

Avon ZZ3s are good all round tyre IME

.Andy · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:12

L0rdMike said:
The tyres on my car were put on in Nov and one of them is total dead ish.

Has to be something wrong with the suspension or camber for it to kill one rear tyre and the other one to be fine?

Yeah sure sounds like some thing is seriously up with the suspension set up. Stick some more F1's on there and then get it in for 4 wheel laser alignment

scratch · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:16

The SP9000s lasted 25k miles on the front of the Yaris so imagine they would wear qiucker on a '2?

Andy