Havard Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Hi, Whilst painting my calipers this morning I noticed that one of my rears has had the dick..... I will replace them both but my question is.........my wheels are 8.5" and I want to put 255's on the back. What makes of tyres should I avoid? The car is NA. I don't do track days and try to avoid going out in the wet as the car is not a daily driver. Also, do any of the NW lads know a good place to go?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Hello??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 oh hello:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 oh hello:D Thank fook for that!! I thought I was alone out here....... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 If you don't do many miles how about fitting some Toyo Proxes? Excellent grip but not as long lasting as Eagle F1s. As for good places in the NW, how about the M62 eastbound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 If you don't do many miles how about fitting some Toyo Proxes? Excellent grip but not as long lasting as Eagle F1s. As for good places in the NW, how about the M62 eastbound? Are Toyo's expensive?? What about Falkens?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraPL Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Are Toyo's expensive?? What about Falkens?? H. Falkens are rubbish if you compare them to T1-R. I believe that you can buy 2 toyo tyres (255) for £260 or cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 My personal favourite tyre make is Bridgestone, i've used a few sets before, they get good reviews on here too( BRIDGESTONE REO50A ) a very quiet tyre too, the next tyre seems to be the site favourite Eagle F1's (No longer made, but available if you look) Toyo Proxes are not bad either from what i've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 My personal favourite tyre make is Bridgestone, i've used a few sets before, they get good reviews on here too( BRIDGESTONE REO50A ) a very quiet tyre too, the next tyre seems to be the site favourite Eagle F1's (No longer made, but available if you look) Toyo Proxes are not bad either from what i've read. I really want a good pair of rears but I don't want to pay silly prices for them. Where do you go to get a good deal?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraPL Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I really want a good pair of rears but I don't want to pay silly prices for them. Where do you go to get a good deal?? H. http://www.camskill.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 the site favourite Eagle F1's (No longer made, but available if you look) They are still being made although many sizes have been discontinued. Did you see my very helpful thread about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 They are still being made although many sizes have been discontinued. Did you see my very helpful thread about them? No!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 No!! Wasn't aimed at you but have a look here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=112672 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Still not got to the bottom of this yet. I have an offer of 2 x Bridgestones for £143.00 Each!! It's either that or Dunlop SP9000's for £125.00 Each!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I'll probably get shot for this but have you looked at the Nexen N3000 tyres. A good budget tyre with plenty of grip and good wear rate. When I got my Supra it had N3000 on the front and I swear they felt more 'grippier' in the corners than my Eagle F1s. Unfortunately it had N2000s on the rears and they were shite. Knowing that you have an NA and you aren't going to be suffering from those 'accidental' turbo engagements I'd say give a go. They're cheap enough to rip off and use as track tyres if you don't like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 You will struggle to get a better deal than:- http://www.tyresite.com/product.asp?numRecordPosition=18&P_ID=9&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Paul give Jeffeys High Performance Tyres a phone on 01925 247 560 They are based in Warrington and when i needed some 285's for the rears on my old silver one they were by far the cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Paul give Jeffeys High Performance Tyres a phone on 01925 247 560 They are based in Warrington and when i needed some 285's for the rears on my old silver one they were by far the cheapest. Cheers Gaz, I'll give them a bell tomorrow. I know you texted me their details before, but with everything that has been going on I have only just got back to looking after the Supe!! At the mo I have the following options Dunlop S9000's £125.00 Bridgestones £143.00 or a couple of Falkens £118.00 (452's) H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I'll probably get shot for this but have you looked at the Nexen N3000 tyres. A good budget tyre with plenty of grip and good wear rate. When I got my Supra it had N3000 on the front and I swear they felt more 'grippier' in the corners than my Eagle F1s. Unfortunately it had N2000s on the rears and they were shite. Knowing that you have an NA and you aren't going to be suffering from those 'accidental' turbo engagements I'd say give a go. They're cheap enough to rip off and use as track tyres if you don't like them. You're right the Nexen N3000 is a decent budget tyre, I have had good feedback from customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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