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Any idea on F1A2 differences as per my above post. Need to order a pair of rears.
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I had the same query. I contacted Goodyear about it.
I found it largely unhelpful but it seems to me there are various different versions with different 'OEM Approval'. Some tyre sites display the full model name, others don't. Lovetyres don't, it seems, so you can't see which is which.
I don't think any of the OEM fitments are BMW ones anyway, so in this instance I'd simply pick the one with the 'best' EU tyre rating. It's likely there is little to zero difference anyway.
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It was hailing today
(OK maybe not in France)
Ha it was raining, has been all week. Temps are around 9-13c though, so still too warm for the winters. Saying that, it's due to snow next week...
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Be careful going wider than 205 on the Mazda 3. The rims are 17x6.5 - anything over 205 should be on 7" wide rims. They will physically fit, but the tyres could bulge out from the sidewalls.
I personally wouldn't risk it.
205/50/17 are expensive though. I was hoping my tyre costs would reduce going from 225/40/18 on my old car to these, but alas no - £20 a corner dearer!
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I'm also coming from 225/40/18! They are cheap for the size. £100 for CS5's
Shame that smaller tyres are more expensive
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Has anyone had any experiences of the Vredestein Sportrac 5? The Hankook V12 Evos I currently have on the front of my 306 are getting to the point where I want to put them on the back and put two new tyres on the front.
I've found the V12 Evos to be good in anything other than snow which was just embarrasing, but I've seen the Sportrac 5 come up in my size (195/55/15. Speed Rating V).
Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the Sportrac 5, or if anyone thinks I'd be better off with another tyre. Could just be a case of better the devil you know, but worth getting opinions.
I've found the V12 Evos to be good in anything other than snow which was just embarrasing, but I've seen the Sportrac 5 come up in my size (195/55/15. Speed Rating V).
Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the Sportrac 5, or if anyone thinks I'd be better off with another tyre. Could just be a case of better the devil you know, but worth getting opinions.
ive had sportrac 3s twice and liked them, so can you find out about the 5s and report back
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I have these going on the front of my Type R tommorow
GSD3s on the rear with 7mm of tread!
I have these going on the front of my Type R tommorow
GSD3s on the rear with 7mm of tread!
In the wet that might be fine, but I imagine its going to be better with the AD08's on the back in warm weather as they are more grippy than Eagle F1's in the dry.
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Ah, thanks chaps. Muffin told me the same!
Might aswell stick them on all round then.
Might aswell stick them on all round then.
If you want to understeer
195/50/15 82W Bridgestone RE002 - £49 each inc postage
195/55/15 85W Bridgestone RE002 - £66 each inc postage
Think it's gotta be the 55's - fill the arch properly and will give a bit more compliance
I've got another set of rimmz for track day tyres, I'm leaning towards 595 RSR's as they're lol cheap and I might be pleasantly surprised. AO48's are £145 a corner which is just rude
195/55/15 85W Bridgestone RE002 - £66 each inc postage
Think it's gotta be the 55's - fill the arch properly and will give a bit more compliance
I've got another set of rimmz for track day tyres, I'm leaning towards 595 RSR's as they're lol cheap and I might be pleasantly surprised. AO48's are £145 a corner which is just rude
Contrary to "common sense" all tests have repeatedly shown, on a fwd car, its still far better to have the better tyres at the back.
Yup - I'm not familiar with any tyre manufacturer who these days say the newest tyres should be on the front.
My car came from the factory with SC2's all around. I replaced two of those at 30k miles and had two new SC5's put on the rear and the original rears moved to the front.
Those will reach 40k before they need replacing.
My car came from the factory with SC2's all around. I replaced two of those at 30k miles and had two new SC5's put on the rear and the original rears moved to the front.
Those will reach 40k before they need replacing.
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I love these AD08s!