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Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on January 02, 2009, 06:29:14 PM
Shortly I am going to be looking for a set for tyres for my FC. So what can you Guys recommend? What are you running and how do you find them?
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: gsb876 on January 02, 2009, 06:55:38 PM
Loved the Eagle F1\'s and a fan of Avons too,both suited my rx\'s quite well :Ladys-man
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on January 02, 2009, 07:22:06 PM
Were they good in the wet then?
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: gsb876 on January 02, 2009, 07:29:28 PM
Not bad at all, i had Avon\'s on the front and eagle\'s on the rear, worked well together :cheers
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: robedwards99 on January 02, 2009, 08:18:54 PM
Toyo T1R\'s
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on January 02, 2009, 08:43:10 PM
Has anyone used these? They look ok and are a very good price
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=46456457.110.21743&typ=R-125537&ranzahl=4&Breite=205&Quer=55&Felge=16&Speed=W&weiter=40&kategorie=1&Ang_pro_Seite=10&Transport=P&F_F=&dsco=110&Achse=
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on January 02, 2009, 08:44:35 PM
Oh but these look good. Are these what you had on the front of yours Gurj?

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=46456457.110.21743&typ=4147118&ranzahl=4&Breite=205&Quer=55&Felge=16&Speed=W&weiter=40&kategorie=1&Ang_pro_Seite=10&Transport=P&F_F=&dsco=110&Achse=
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on January 02, 2009, 08:48:26 PM
Although the Falken\'s got a better rating than the Avon\'s.
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: lee mills on January 02, 2009, 09:03:21 PM
i use the falken 452,s and rate them highly never had a problem wet or dry
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: shaunwil on January 02, 2009, 09:16:20 PM
I\'ve been impressed with Kumho KU15 on front and rear. Not sure if they make them any more though.

Shaun
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: Nik da Greek on January 02, 2009, 09:35:04 PM
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51422&highlight=toyo+t1r+falken

This thread may be of use? I was gonna answer your question but then remembered I already had, saves typing it out again :D
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: aeseaton on January 02, 2009, 09:38:51 PM
It all depends on what sort of use you\'re looking for. Road use i would suggest falken 452s or possibly a set of Yoko to the same spec (ie Parada or the S drive). These will give you good performance in the dry and wet on roads.

However if its track use then you cant go wrong with either Toyo 888s or Yoko A048s in my opinion. Or you could be super cool and drop a set of used slicks on there, if youve got a set of 17" wheels though (cheap on ebay if you find the right ones!)

Hope this helps mate.
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Post by: TiddlesRX7 on January 02, 2009, 09:47:23 PM
Yeah I\'ve heard a few reports about the kumho\'s from the Skyline boys but I had never come across them till they said about them. You reckon they\'re pretty good then Shaun?
Time to try and find some prices out for Yoko\'s and Toyo\'s then.
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: shaunwil on January 02, 2009, 10:01:09 PM
Very happy with the KU15\'s on the FD. They are good in the dry and feal safe on lowish boost in the wet.

I have cheaper Kuhmos on the 1st gen but they are good for lower power levels !

Shaun
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: Jimi_Hendrix on January 02, 2009, 11:45:58 PM
Anyone know where to get Yokohama AVS ES100\'s? I\'ve looked high and low and i cant seem to find anywhere in the UK that sells them!
 
Only reason i\'m looking for them in particular is because i already have two that came with some alloys and they have great tread left. So it makes sence just to get another two.
Title: Whats the best grip tyre for a decent price?
Post by: m1tch on January 03, 2009, 12:10:23 AM
Goodyear eagle F1s :), £60 a corner delivered...sorted :D