2021 What tyres?

[AC93]

Hi guys, 

 

I need a new set of rear tyres after arch scrubbing at high speed ruined my Goodyear Eagle F1's 285/35/18. I found the F1's great, hooked nicely when warm at 700hp, what other tyres do people recommend that they have experience with? Falken, Hankook etc?

Car is used on road only and does get up to speed.. no track days or Santa Pod 1/4 miles

I have the below selection to choose from on Camskill

 

 

Thanks,

A.C.

Edited May 27, 2021 by AC93 (see edit history)

[Burna]

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or 4S

[Thorin]

10 minutes ago, Burna said:

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or 4S

Yup same here, they've been great.

[m12aak]

I'm on Michelin Pilot Sport 4's also in OE 17 inch sizes and they're brilliant, but it would be 4S if we got them in smaller sizes like the US do. Bridgestone have a new tyre out that is offered in a wide range of 18 inch sizes that is on par with a Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, called the Potenza Sport. I think i'm going to get a set of those for the TT6 when I get around to fitting my TE's. I watch the Tyre Reviews channel and they seem to be a great option for those who want a UUHP tyre in 17/18 inch sizes, so that might be worth considering. Below is a great video where all of the top UHP and UUHP tyres are tested against one another.

 

[AC93]

Thanks people, I wouldn't think twice about getting PS4s but unfortunately not available in that size! Only PSS or PS3 as above

Choices are much wider if I go down to 275/35 but I'm not sacrificing grip, need as much as I can get 

Edited May 27, 2021 by AC93 (see edit history)

[Burna]

20 minutes ago, AC93 said:

Thanks people, I wouldn't think twice about getting PS4s but unfortunately not available in that size! Only PSS or PS3 as above

Choices are much wider if I go down to 275/35 but I'm not sacrificing grip, need as much as I can get 

I run 18" and PS4

[AC93]

7 minutes ago, Burna said:

I run 18" and PS4

Aye, I meant they're not available in 285/35

[Burna]

34 minutes ago, AC93 said:

Aye, I meant they're not available in 285/35

I run 275/35, you're running the wrong profile, they must look like balloon tyres mate! lol I was thinking of going 285, but it would be 30 profile.

Edit:

Nope! They don't do them in either size sorry! I'll stick with PS4 in 275/35, don't have a problem with grip and I'm single turbo nearly 700fwhp

Edited May 27, 2021 by Burna (see edit history)

[AC93]

25 minutes ago, Burna said:

I run 275/35, you're running the wrong profile, they must look like balloon tyres mate! lol I was thinking of going 285, but it would be 30 profile.

Edit:

Nope! They don't do them in either size sorry! I'll stick with PS4 in 275/35, don't have a problem with grip and I'm single turbo nearly 700fwhp

 

Noooo 285 looks bang on! 35 profile on 285 is 99.75mm, stock TT wheels 255/40/17 = 102mm    --     275 could be a last resort

I've seen people on here run 295's on a 10J wheel, i.e. Whiffin and I think Lux with TTE wheels

 

I'm also 700+hp but on low boost/500whp it would happily spin up on cold-ish tyres or when the roads were cold. I suppose getting my car back at Christmas and the cold weather we've had has exploited this. Last Saturday it was nice and dry and hooked up perfectly once there was some heat in the tyres.  

[Burna]

4 minutes ago, AC93 said:

 

Noooo 285 looks bang on! 35 profile on 285 is 99.75mm, stock TT wheels 255/40/17 = 102mm    --     275 could be a last resort

I've seen people on here run 295's on a 10J wheel, i.e. Whiffin and I think Lux with TTE wheels

 

I'm also 700+hp but on low boost/500whp it would happily spin up on cold-ish tyres or when the roads were cold. I suppose getting my car back at Christmas and the cold weather we've had has exploited this. Last Saturday it was nice and dry and hooked up perfectly once there was some heat in the tyres.  

I agree with your figures!?!? I have no idea how I initially rushed it and got 117mm?!?! Lol Sorry mate.

I don't want to run any wider as I don't want to roll the arches.

[Luxluc]

I run R888R on 18"

[The Raven]

Part worn, what ever make is in........traction is for wimps......

[Wishieftrottle]

2 weeks ago I ordered Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in OEM spec. 

[black_widow87]

I'm currently running 285/35/18 Nankang NS2R on the rear, has a slight stretch on a 10.5j wheel. Grips fantastic once they have some heat in them. 

[Shane34]

Ive gone nankang ar1 semi slicks

275 35 18

315 30 18.

 

Not driven the car yet so no real feed back. Its also on bpu. But i dont have traction control or abs.! 

[Style]

3 hours ago, Shane34 said:

Ive gone nankang ar1 semi slicks

275 35 18

315 30 18.

 

Not driven the car yet so no real feed back. Its also on bpu. But i dont have traction control or abs.! 

Where'd you buy these from if you don't mind me asking? Hard to find 315's in anything these days