mwp

mods ... can you leave this in here for this morning.

Car: STi8+PPP
Tyre: Bridgestone Potenza 225/45R17
Miles on tyre: 5k

I just got a puncture that probably can't be fixed.
Any advice on whether i should replace with same tyre or get different one.
If I can't get same tyre will a different one notice much ?

Any advice greatly appreciated

mwp

bttt

Brun

Are you gonna do a pair? I would.
I'm not familiar with the tyres you have but if you want a change, the Goodyear Eagle F1 is widely accepted as the best tyre around.

mwp

i wasn't going to do a pair ... ive got 5k miles on them most of that Mway miles.

Brun

If you're only doing one replace like for like every time.

mwp

everyone i speak to says replace like4like or an axel pair.

so i guess it's another potenza seeing as i have plentry of tread left.

thx

Brun

Good choice

G-NASHER

mwp,

What make you think that it cant be fixed? is it in the wall or very near to it?

Steve Whitehorn

iTrader: (13)

If it is in sidewall it shouldn't be fixed. If it is in the tread area then fixing can be OK.

I would never change one tyre but change a pair on the same axel.
I always used to put the new set on the back and put the older ones on the front. As this gives the back more grip and makes the car predictably understear on the limit not overstear. Which could catch you out big time if you are used to the car behaving in a certain way.
(This was on a classic, which understear without bumpstear mod)
FIs I feel are the best tyre for a scooby. However in your instance I would definately not mix tyres and stick with the Bridgestones.

Hope this helps Steve

Steve Whitehorn

iTrader: (13)

Out of interest does the STi8 understear on/near the limit, like a classic. Or does it behave differently. As I have yet to drive one.

Steve

mwp

Puncture could be repaired, but the tyre sidewalls were shot due to me driving (unknowingly) on it. Only 1 place had them in stock and i needed it on monday - £129 fitted.

On the handling front, i've necer had a classic so can't compare either. I think it's pretty neutral and i have pushed it pretty hard. I think it does understeer in some instances, going into tight 270 degree bends, but that could be my driving style! all in all i'm VERY happy

Thanks for all the help those who posted.