Unofficial Tyre Thread

Maccapacca · 1 Apr 2015 at 18:11

Lots of people asking for prices for tyres or asking questions about brake checks then just leaving without booking anything.

Clarkey · 1 Apr 2015 at 18:21

Simon said:
Had new F1AS2 on the rear of my S2000. They feel horrible - even after 500miles, have they changed the tyre design/construction?

If i push the wheel with my foot the car moves on the tyre. Maybe its new tread combined with old tread on the front, but the rear feels so disconnected compared to front now.

I see Bridgestone have just launched the RE003 - would be worth a look

I'm sure I was quite vocal about this exact issue quite a long time ago and nobody believed me?

Simon · 1 Apr 2015 at 18:33

This is the 3rd pair and none felt like this but I think it maybe the combination of new rear and worn front. Or simply the alignment is out and is exaggerated by new tyres.

ChrisD. · 1 Apr 2015 at 19:47

Simon said:
Had new F1AS2 on the rear of my S2000. They feel horrible - even after 500miles, have they changed the tyre design/construction?

If i push the wheel with my foot the car moves on the tyre. Maybe its new tread combined with old tread on the front, but the rear feels so disconnected compared to front now.

They felt pretty poor on my Evo. Sure, loads of grip especially in the wet, but as a drivers tyre they felt very lacking.

rjk · 2 Apr 2015 at 09:38

Simon said:
I see Bridgestone have just launched the RE003 - would be worth a look

its a performance orientated potenza, so the sidewalls will be rock hard.

from memory, this is something you weren't keen on so may be one to miss.

I am certainly interested in them, depending on price and performance compared to the AD08Rs, it may be my next tyre. Just got to wait to see what sizes are coming to the UK

Simon · 2 Apr 2015 at 11:10

My commute changed so my pothole filled B road i like to drive at full attack mode is now gone, plus in the winter the F1AS2 give massive amounts of confidence on these roads. I'm polybushed in a 2000 model and with Koni's on stiff, thhe tyre compliance ultimately improved grip due to dealing with bumps better. They also were very good on a dry track day.

However these latest F1AS2 definately feel different to previous sets. I had S001s before these so familiar with how they handle. Remember Ive had this S2000 nearly 9 years and tried everying, including Toyo T1Rs :'(

RE003 looks decent, I was considering RE002 before but wet weather was putting me off. Now I just drive a commute and motorway (car sits at heathrow a lot too)

rjk · 2 Apr 2015 at 11:19

in that case, seeing as I am half way through my current set, I would imagine that you will have a set before me.

I look forward to reading your thoughts

bledd · 2 Apr 2015 at 11:50

Simon said:
RE003 looks decent, I was considering RE002 before but wet weather was putting me off. Now I just drive a commute and motorway (car sits at heathrow a lot too)

Didn't know this was coming out, just fitted a new pair of RE002s on the rear to replace my old worn out fronts.

NVP · 2 Apr 2015 at 12:00

[TW]Fox · 2 Apr 2015 at 12:45

You should cancel them and buy a faddy trackday tyre instead, otherwise you are not a real driver.

I thought you'd sold the M5 anyway

Conscript · 2 Apr 2015 at 13:04

HOOSIERS BRO.

NVP · 2 Apr 2015 at 13:32

ChrisD. · 2 Apr 2015 at 13:41

NVP said:
Really? Noooo! Should I cancel my order and go for something else do you guys think? I really like them on my e34 but perhaps my m5 deserves better?

Bit of a difference between an Evo and an M5 tbh so couldn't comment. I don't know what tyres the M5 reacts to well.

Simon · 2 Apr 2015 at 23:22

I think the tracking is out. Definitely needs checking as it feels strange even in a straight line at speed.

Vita · 5 Apr 2015 at 21:14

What tyres should I go for on my e46? At the moment I have 225 40 18 all the way around. I'd like to keep it to the same size and can purchase uniroyal rs3's for a decent price. I think 255 on the rears will rub on the rears.

[TW]Fox · 6 Apr 2015 at 08:26

255 rears is the correct size for an E46 Sport so how come you think 225 will rub? Why is it on the wrong rear tyre size, you said the wheels were not fakes?

rodenal · 6 Apr 2015 at 08:29

Could be 4 fronts I guess

I'm going to have to replace the backs on the civic as rather annoyingly the offside one got worn a good bit more than the other when they were on the front and I failed to notice how out of alignment it was. Now got a 2mm tyre alongside a 4mm+ one

I quite fancy changing the sport contacts, other than eagle f1's I'm not sure what to look at. Where the car really struggles is damp/wet grip at the front end (where the new two will be going) as it's so stupidly stiff

Vita · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:46

[TW]Fox;27874657 said:
255 rears is the correct size for an E46 Sport so how come you think 225 will rub? Why is it on the wrong rear tyre size, you said the wheels were not fakes?

I thought as much, I think the previous owner wanted stretch on the rears so put 225's on. I feel 255 will rub on the arches with the car being low.

rodenal · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:51

Vita said:
I thought as much, I think the previous owner wanted stretch on the rears so put 225's on. I feel 255 will rub on the arches with the car being low.

Some idiot had lowered mine and the rears didn't rub with standard width tyres

Vita · 6 Apr 2015 at 22:07

Mines very low so the rim is pretty much level with the arch.

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