The age old tyre subject

[Stuart Dunn]

Hi All,

Been a while since I've been on here so hope you're all well.

Bringing up the age old conversation of what tyres to fit on my TF. Looking at a complete set of .....something.

Was originally looking at Toyo T1R's due to the similar directional treat pattern to that of the Goodyear GSD 2/3 to which the cars were set up for. I know ultimately they're best suited to GSD2 tyres but I was aware of some people who ran GSD3 patterns with no issues. What I'm concerned about is running an asymmetric pattern or a pattern as found on Toyo TR1's ad finding it changes the feel of the car.

Can anyone recommend any particular tyres that resemble the GSD2/GSD3

Many thanks all.

[Rob Bell]

I had no problems whatsoever with the F1 GSD3s - the trick was always to change all four tyres together, as you are planning Stuart.

I've more recently fitted 205/50R16 Michelin Pilot Sport 3s (PS4 are not available in a suitable size, sadly) - and I am sure you'd be very happy with the latest assymetric Goodyear F1s

[mgb281]

Out of interest how does it drive with 205/45/16 tyres all round? The reason that I ask is that I have recently acquired a set of wheels in good condition with almost new 205/45/16 Falken tyres for the princely sun of £110. With the bills mounting up for the other work that I am doing it would be a bonus if they were a viable option.

[Rob Bell]

Perfectly fine. I've been using 205 section tyres all round for years (decades!) without problem. I find the car nicely balanced

[mgb281]

Thank you for the info Rob

[mgb281]

This is the best explanation of why some tyre3 work or not on a MGTF or come to that any mid engined car including the MR2. Including a means of predicting what should work from the speed rating.

http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/tyres/index.htm

[RobboMC]

Yokohama have a new tyre in the range

https://www.yokohama.com.au/our-range/t ... fleva-v701

My son has an old MR2 and he is getting a set, so I'll see how they go on that.
Same tyre sizes as the 15 inch MGF wheels but also has the 205/45 - 16 size

For sporty road use with some wet weather grip these look good.
My Falkens are still only half worn but when I wear them out I'll probably go for the v701.

[Barbour]

Out of interest how does it drive with 205/45/16 tyres all round? The reason that I ask is that I have recently acquired a set of wheels in good condition with almost new 205/45/16 Falken tyres for the princely sun of £110. With the bills mounting up for the other work that I am doing it would be a bonus if they were a viable option.

Should work nicely..