grahamc Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 What tyres do you use, what size are they and what do you think of them? Currently looking at some new wheels and will obviously need some decent rubber to go with them. New wheels will be 18s... I currently have 17s (clear UK brakes) on the car, and want to keep them for track, drag, etc. What would be best for these? In SA I used to run bridgestone S02... What are the toyos like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Bridgestone Potenza are good for street, id go with toyo R888 for the track wheels http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=104246&highlight=potenza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Yeah, if you're gettting tyres purely for track/drag use go for something like Toyos, Pirelli Corsas etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Bridgestone Potenza are good for street, id go with toyo R888 for the track wheels http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=104246&highlight=potenza useful thread, how did I miss that? Yeah, if you're gettting tyres purely for track/drag use go for something like Toyos, Pirelli Corsas etc idea is to keep the current 17s for drag and track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Yeah, thats what I have, with Toyo 888s fitted. The grip is superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Yeah, thats what I have, with Toyo 888s fitted. The grip is superb I'm thinking of getting these- what's the wear rate like on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 They are soft so will wear quicker than tyres like Corsas or Cups, but you get more grip in the dry as a result. I've done 2 x 1/2 day track days so far and theres still plenty of grip left, plus I've had them on the car since October and have put on over 1k road miles on them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 They are soft so will wear quicker than tyres like Corsas or Cups, but you get more grip in the dry as a result. I've done 2 x 1/2 day track days so far and theres still plenty of grip left, plus I've had them on the car since October and have put on over 1k road miles on them also. Hmmm, seems "do-able". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 They are soft so will wear quicker than tyres like Corsas or Cups, but you get more grip in the dry as a result. I've done 2 x 1/2 day track days so far and theres still plenty of grip left, plus I've had them on the car since October and have put on over 1k road miles on them also. what happens to them when it rains?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 what happens to them when it rains?? Prone to aquaplaning apparently. Just looked at a full set for £578. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Toyo's R888 is great for track days, but.. every stone on the street will stick to the tires and will hit the inside of the fender, a lot of noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Toyo's R888 is great for track days, but.. every stone on the street will stick to the tires and will hit the inside of the fender, a lot of noise. I see... And what about the road tyre options?? Potenza?? Toyos?? I doubt I will be doing much driving a year, and very little in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I dont get noise from stones on the road.. you must be on some really shitty tracks or something. You get tyre noise but thats because of the tread design. And yes, they're not good in the wet, but are fine unless you're pushing it. Gaz is also correct re: aquaplaning.. they're designed to be track tyres that you can drive on the road (ie get too and from a track) , not to be used for daily drving, however I've had no problems with mine (on the road) even in the pissing rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 awesome, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm hopefully getting some R888's for the RAF Marham track day, so we'll see how they go! Interesting to see Bobbeh using them 'everyday' as I only do short trips in mine so glad to hear they are useable :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 for regular road tyres i would definately reccomend pirelli p-zero rosso they are so smooth to drive on regular roads and at very high speeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'll have to see how the R888's go, as I use toyo/falkens for road use at the moment. Graham - I use 235/40/18 (toyo T1R ) and 265/35/18 (Falken FK451 )... Falkens are a little hard, but very good for the money and the toyos are great for a little more. The combination works well as the harder rears are a good reminder in the dry that I'm breaking traction ! Haven't tried the Rosso's yet - but they're on the list to try soon as others have also commended their use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I dont get noise from stones on the road.. you must be on some really shitty tracks or something. You get tyre noise but thats because of the tread design. ... so would a stone driveway mean you end up with 'fred flinstone' wheels by the time you get off the drive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Maybe when you get back from a long drive and they warm up a bit Not when they're cold. I wouldnt recommend them as daily driver tyres as you're basically racing slicks with grooves in... so dont expect to have the comfort (noise due to tread pattern), wear rate and wet performance like normal road tyres. But if you're not driving far they should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Maybe when you get back from a long drive and they warm up a bit Not when they're cold. I wouldnt recommend them as daily driver tyres as you're basically racing slicks with grooves in... so dont expect to have the comfort (noise due to tread pattern), wear rate and wet performance like normal road tyres. But if you're not driving far they should be fine Ahh - fair point ... The only thing in the car for comfort is the recaros ! Thanks Bobbeh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Ive'e just fitted 275 35 18 toyo r888's on the back of my car for road tyres. I'm off to the ring in may so they'll get a good test then. I got mine from cambskill I cant wait to try them out:) 300 all in delivered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Are you driving down on them Robbie? or do you have another set to swap with? I want to take them to the ring, they'd be awesome. The P-Zeros I had were great and I got around 9 mins flat with those, so these tyres would scrub off loads more time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Graham - don't think anyone has actually even mentioned this yet! GoodYears matey, the GDS3s, although think they have a new improved version now. They're known to suit the Supra perfectly, even Mr CW says so, they're fantastic tyres. I have Pirelli P-Zeros on at the moment and I'll be changing them soon and going to the Goodyears. Falkens 452s are good too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Greg, hes talking about track day tyres, Toyo 888s are in a different league to all of those you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Greg, hes talking about track day tyres, Toyo 888s are in a different league to all of those you mentioned. Ah yes, ignore me for I AM STUPID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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