I am asking for a friend, which tyres are being recomended for a standard F, 15". car is driven in a spirited mode but not track. Toyo tyres are fitted but worn out.
I 'm out of touch as I have 16's and track day tyres
Tyres F
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I like the Toyo TR1.
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Not massively keen on Toyo's on track - my preference would be the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (I don't think the excellent PS4 can be had in 15" sizes - or even in a useful 16" size either sadly).
Have PS3s on mine - very pleased with them so far!
Have PS3s on mine - very pleased with them so far!
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In Australia we don't have a great range of choices.
If you want the 185/205 front - rear combination that is standard OEM then the only choices are Falken, Nexen or Yokohama.
I have Falken's and they are excellent and I sometimes drive in a very spirited fashion
The Yokohama are pretty much a track day tyre and are twice the price.
Last time I looked the Toyo 185/55 VR15 was not available down here
and the PS3 isn't available in 205/50 VR15.
I have no in formation on the Nexen brand but personally I did not choose it.
I found the car noticeably more stable when cornering after I moved to the 185/205 front rear combination
from the 195's all round that came with the car and I recommend getting the correct front/rear sizes.
I recommend the Falken ZE914 for everyday and enthusiastic MGF motoring.
I would love to get a car onto Yokohama's but you will need deep pockets!
I've just been for a trip through the Snowy Mountains and I gave them a thorough beating with no problems.
If you want the 185/205 front - rear combination that is standard OEM then the only choices are Falken, Nexen or Yokohama.
I have Falken's and they are excellent and I sometimes drive in a very spirited fashion
The Yokohama are pretty much a track day tyre and are twice the price.
Last time I looked the Toyo 185/55 VR15 was not available down here
and the PS3 isn't available in 205/50 VR15.
I have no in formation on the Nexen brand but personally I did not choose it.
I found the car noticeably more stable when cornering after I moved to the 185/205 front rear combination
from the 195's all round that came with the car and I recommend getting the correct front/rear sizes.
I recommend the Falken ZE914 for everyday and enthusiastic MGF motoring.
I would love to get a car onto Yokohama's but you will need deep pockets!
I've just been for a trip through the Snowy Mountains and I gave them a thorough beating with no problems.
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Re: Tyres F
I will also add that I have found the Yokohama C Drive tyres to be excellent on some other cars,
but sadly it only comes in 195/50 VR 15 as well as the front size. Not as good an option as the Falken's
but still an option, with the rears slightly narrower than OEM. I truly wish Yokohama would make the C Drive in 205/50 VR 15.
Yokohama made these tyre sizes for the Toyota MR2 in 2000 but have since stopped importing these sizes.
but sadly it only comes in 195/50 VR 15 as well as the front size. Not as good an option as the Falken's
but still an option, with the rears slightly narrower than OEM. I truly wish Yokohama would make the C Drive in 205/50 VR 15.
Yokohama made these tyre sizes for the Toyota MR2 in 2000 but have since stopped importing these sizes.
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Re: Tyres F
Thanks everyone, As we cant get Toyo T!R's i suggested the Falkens
Piper 4-2-1 Manifold, Daytona Back Box, Stage two Remap, Bilstein Shocks, thicker anti roll bars, PG 1 gearbox Caged bearing with type B Ltd Slip Diff. Large rear brake Kit, Toyo R888R Track/road tyres. Half Roll Cage, 4Point Harness.
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Re: Tyres F
I don't know if it is different in Aus but the well liked Falken ziex ZE914s have now been replaced here with ZE310s which have a similar looking tread. However the equally well liked Toyo Proxes T1R were replaced around the same time by TR1 which look nothing like their predecessor. After several sets of T1R I don't feel as comfortable with my first set of TR1.
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As usual things never stay the same, I have found today Yokohama have 'Advan Fleva V701' offered in both 185 and 205 sizes.
I've found in the past the Yokohama brand tend to wear faster but for a low mileage fun car these would be a great choice.
I expect they will offer better grip than the Falken.
I've found in the past the Yokohama brand tend to wear faster but for a low mileage fun car these would be a great choice.
I expect they will offer better grip than the Falken.