Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 what are the best tyres to use on a toyota supra TT 19" rim? currently the back size is 265 35 19... i was thinking of goodyear f1 asymmetricals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 You should use the search function before posting threads like this. It's been covered many times before. I like Goodyear Eagle F1s on the front, and Toyo R888 on the rear. It depends what you're using the car for though, 19" wheels will not handle well anyway so I'd just go for something with decent wear, like the Toyo T1-R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Use the search facility dude, middle top right... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=193700&highlight=tyre+recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Best in this weather? Best on track? Best for drag racing? Best on a particular budget? Best looking? Best name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Best in this weather? Best on track? Best for drag racing? Best on a particular budget? Best looking? Best name? lol no, best for grip as my michelin sport cup ones always end up doing a bloody burnout before they grip and that costs me a few seconds! but anyways il do the search thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 lol no, best for grip as my michelin sport cup ones always end up doing a bloody burnout before they grip and that costs me a few seconds! but anyways il do the search thing! Grip in the dry? In the wet? On track? What's your spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 grip on normal road so dry and wet, im running around 450bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 grip on normal road so dry and wet, im running around 450bhp You couldn't get much better than Goodyear Eagle F1 IMO mate. I'd have them all round if I didn't need a bit more grip at the rear end. Toyo T1-R would be the second choice, and are usually cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 what do you have on the back then mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 what do you have on the back then mate? I have Toyo R888 on the back, but they are REALLY not good in anything other than dry conditions. They have minimal tread and are as slick as the law allows. They don't last long at all, and won't survive a few nights outside with temperatures less than 0C. Still, when they're on form, they're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 kool, cheers for the advice mate, much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 lol no, best for grip as my michelin sport cup ones always end up doing a bloody burnout before they grip and that costs me a few seconds! but anyways il do the search thing! They should give decent grip, i had them on mine for a while and they was ok, id start with getting a decent geo setup done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 They should give decent grip, i had them on mine for a while and they was ok, id start with getting a decent geo setup done. I was thinking exactly that, I'm surprised they aren't performing. Geo check would be my first port of call in this situation. It may well be something simple, and if so it won't cost as much as replacing all 4 tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 geo setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 geo setup? This is a good company that is well rated in the club. http://www.blackboots.co.uk/steeringgeometry.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 im running around 450bhp At BPU? No - you're not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 oooooooooooooooh tracking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 At BPU? No - you're not. ive done more than just bpu mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) C'mon then - enlighten us - what else have you had done, mate - I'm intrigued to know where you got the extra power from? oh - and back on topic! As Gaz said - if you're really serious about getting the best handling out of the car, I would lose the 19" wheels for a start. Edited December 24, 2009 by Snooze (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 ive done more than just bpu mate Is this a guesstimate? As you just had the fuel pump/FCD & boost controller just fitted? How many cats do you have fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadBoi Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 no cats, restrictor ring thingy put on, NUR full exhaust system, hks intercooler, ngk sparks and 1000cc injectors (i think they are the 1000cc ones, cant remember tbh)...all this was fitted by the previous owner though... what size rims should i have ideally then? 17s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 no cats, restrictor ring thingy put on, NUR full exhaust system, hks intercooler, ngk sparks and 1000cc injectors (i think they are the 1000cc ones, cant remember tbh)...all this was fitted by the previous owner though... what size rims should i have ideally then? 17s? Ideally close to stock as possible for optimum handling so 17's. Front tyre size: 235/45/17 Rear tyre size: 255/40/17 You can get decent handling with 18's if you setup the Geometry properly by professional's like JamieP has pointed out. Some members have 19's and they handling pretty wheel, but as mentioned it depends on the Geo setup. With regards to this 450BHP output, was this advised by previous owner or did they proved you with a dyno printout? I would think at 1.2Bar you would be getting closer to 420BHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) no cats, restrictor ring thingy put on, NUR full exhaust system, hks intercooler, ngk sparks and 1000cc injectors (i think they are the 1000cc ones, cant remember tbh)...all this was fitted by the previous owner though... From peoples' experiences on here, I would normally expect that to be good for a bit over 400, but it may be different with a VVTi - I'd be really interested to see a real dyno readout if you have (or get) one. what size rims should i have ideally then? 17s? 17s will be definitely be better for handling than 19s. I believe 17s were standard on the UK models (many of the Jap cars came out of the factory with even smaller - 16s on!). If big rims are your thing, it really depends how much of the look you're willing to compromise in order to improve the handling - it's certainly worth being honest with yourself about how much you're really going to be throwing it about before you decide - I always liked to believe that I needed to optimise the handling for real driving-at-the-limit, when in reality I generally drive like a total granny! Either way round, like others have suggested, a proper geo set-up is money VERY well spent. Hope it works out for you! Edited December 24, 2009 by Snooze (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 1000cc injectors at BPU+? What engine management are you running? Standard turbos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 no cats, restrictor ring thingy put on, NUR full exhaust system, hks intercooler, ngk sparks and 1000cc injectors (i think they are the 1000cc ones, cant remember tbh)...all this was fitted by the previous owner though... what size rims should i have ideally then? 17s? What do you need bigger injectors for? Were the originals not sufficient? Full geo set up is more than tracking, most places will just adjust your toe angles, but full set up will adjust your camber/castor and, if applicable, ride height too. For example, I recently had my tracking done, but the delightful chap, whilst trying to find out which suspension arm adjusted toe, adjusted my camber ALL the way full negative to see if it changed the toe on the laser gauge then just left it like that after he'd noticed it hadn't moved the right way for toe on the gauge. So moral of the story is there are several suspension arms which need adjusting and fine tuning rather than just 'tracking'. Pilot Sports are meant to be a pretty decent tyre so if you're not getting any grip after a geo setup either i'd make sure there's no play in any suspension bushes or ball joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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