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14 December 2006, 12:46 PM
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Hi everyone.Got a question,i need a set of tires for my 03 sti, it has potenza on at the mo but they seem noisey what do you recommend. I have been on a site called black circles and the prices their dont seem bad its just that if its going to cost me £350-£400 i dont want to get it wrong.
14 December 2006, 12:52 PM
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How long's a bit of string, Lisa? Not being funny, but on a site with so many members, you'll get many different opinions.
If you do a few searches, you'll find Toyo T1R coming up frequently, as will Goodyear Eagle f1 GSD3.
You'll also get people who'll advocate Michelin pilots, even though they pay 30% more for them, and Bridgestones will have their fans too.
I went from Bridgestones to Goodyear, and am now on my second set of Toyos, which will soon be replaced by a third set of Toyos in the new year.
Are Toyos the best? I like them, and think so, but others will disagree. Read plenty of searches, and see why.
Oh and welcome.
Alcazar
If you do a few searches, you'll find Toyo T1R coming up frequently, as will Goodyear Eagle f1 GSD3.
You'll also get people who'll advocate Michelin pilots, even though they pay 30% more for them, and Bridgestones will have their fans too.
I went from Bridgestones to Goodyear, and am now on my second set of Toyos, which will soon be replaced by a third set of Toyos in the new year.
Are Toyos the best? I like them, and think so, but others will disagree. Read plenty of searches, and see why.
Oh and welcome.
Alcazar
14 December 2006, 12:57 PM
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14 December 2006, 01:00 PM
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'Chen Shung Economy' - very grippy - don't last long though - but cheap! - MAJOR drawback is they have "ECONOMY" moulded into the tyre wall 
- So embarrasing - some were fitted to the wifes Fiesta many moons ago 
- never again!
Use Eagle F1s on Scoob...
cheers
Mick
- So embarrasing - some were fitted to the wifes Fiesta many moons ago - never again! Use Eagle F1s on Scoob...
cheers
Mick
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14 December 2006, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacey Boy
I have Falken 452's allround, superb grip and cheap
14 December 2006, 02:55 PM
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pirelli for scoobs thats what they have been tested on and is the best tyre for the car all round thats why swrt still use them on tarmac
14 December 2006, 02:59 PM
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pirelli for scoobs thats what they have been tested on and is the best tyre for the car all round thats why swrt still use them on tarmac
The experience I had with Toyo's was poor(couple of years ago now), the words never again springs to mind!
Currently have pilot sport 2's on. Very good in my opinion
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14 December 2006, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by urban
Used too I think you'll find. Not any more though.
The experience I had with Toyo's was poor(couple of years ago now), the words never again springs to mind!
Currently have pilot sport 2's on. Very good in my opinion
Shaun
The experience I had with Toyo's was poor(couple of years ago now), the words never again springs to mind!
Currently have pilot sport 2's on. Very good in my opinion
Shaun
swrt are changing there other yres but are keeping there pirelli for tarmac well thats what they said on there web site??
14 December 2006, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobie_eccosse
swrt are changing there other yres but are keeping there pirelli for tarmac well thats what they said on there web site??
Why keep the pirelli for tarmac rallies when they have never been as good as the Michelins on dry tarmac ???
14 December 2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
Michelin Pilot Sport 2's.
Best tyre I've ever used.
Best tyre I've ever used.
£655 fitted ............... Gulp
14 December 2006, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
...no he want good tyres.
He has a fast car, and the only bit of it to touch the ground should get a generous budget thrown at it.
He has a fast car, and the only bit of it to touch the ground should get a generous budget thrown at it.
15 December 2006, 08:17 AM
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Toyo T1R's are good, but if you want the best, you have to pay for it. Personally I prefer Michelin Pilot Sport 2's, as said it's the only bit of the car that touches the ground.
I got 4x 225/40/18 for £500 fitted after haggling with my local Kwik Fit. 4 similar Toyo's will be about £400, so you pays your money and takes your chances!!
Mike
I got 4x 225/40/18 for £500 fitted after haggling with my local Kwik Fit. 4 similar Toyo's will be about £400, so you pays your money and takes your chances!!
Mike
17 December 2006, 10:55 AM
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Hey guys thanks,ill price the ones you have mentioned and go from their.Dont get me wrong im not looking to put £50 flung dungs on but at the same time im not taking it on a track and killing it.Again lots of advice and help from everyone here thanks.
17 December 2006, 11:13 AM
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Just priced up a set of Toyo Proxes T 1R, have been told these will replace the T 1S, and four will cost me £338.68 not bad at all. The only draw back is that these are mail order and i will have to get them fitted at my local garage 
18 December 2006, 09:18 AM
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I got event mobile tyres to do my last set of fronts Event Mobile Tyres - Your Local Mobile Tyre Fitting Service - ~ £93 each for Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s in July this year - they come to you & everything is included - very professional & all the changing & balancing kit in the van - I was impressed & best price I could find on those tyres at the time too...
Cheers
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Cheers
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