montezumola Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Both my rear tyres are shot and what I thought would be a simple task of heading down to my fave tyre fitters on Saturday morning proved more of a headache ... Basically, they can only order one type: Kuhmo Ecsta 712's The wheels are J-Spec stock (245/50 R16) There are Goodyear Eagle ZRs available, but they are twice the price and have an 'old' pattern ... :thumbdown Two other tyres have come up in the search : Cooper Zeon 2XS Cooper Lifeliner SLE Sport Anyone have any experience of these unknown to me tyres? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I've only heard of "Coopers" as remoulds that are mostly used on rally cars. Thats not to say they don't do others, just not heard of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 American. Budget tyre but they're trying to push the marketing that they're performance tyres. I've used them in desperation before - ok, nothing great. I think they're something to do with Avon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezumola Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Rogue, Do you think I'd be better off sticking Kuhmos on? Can't believe the choice of tyres is so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I've got Kuhmo on the rear of my NA at the moment. Wouldn't put them on the TT. They were cheap at 80 quid ish each, again marketing leads you to believe they're performance tyres. They're ok, but then I don't drive like a bender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Cooper Tires are indeed American and bought out Avon Tyres of Melksham. They have started to do Z rated tyres but not sure if those would be any good at the moment. Avon's tyres are high performance but not sure if we do your sizes, ZZ4 is to be released soon and may fit the bill. Coopers are in the middle of purchasing Kuhmo as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Don't think Cooper Tires do remoulds. Are you thinking of Colway? 245/45-16 would give you (a little) more choice http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s345p0 and they are very close in size http://www.powerdog.com/tiresize.cgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 You need to do a bit more work to get some decent tyres. I had the Kuhmos 712s n my supra, never again. Goodyear Eagle F1s are popular here and should be easy enough to get hold of. Tyres are the most important part of the car, dont settle for tat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Had them on my Aerotop, bit crap really but I'm used to Goodyear F1's! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 245/45-16 would give you (a little) more choice Including Goodyear F1s according to the Goodyear web site http://www.goodyear.co.uk/services/tyreguide/feat_eagle_f1_gsd3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezumola Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 What would be the handling 'impact' of putting near specification tyres on? I guess a couple of options, to replace the 245/50 's would be ... 1. 245/45 (as mentioned above) Pirelli P Zero, Goodyear F1, Continental Sport N1 2. 245/55 Pirelli P6000, Michelin MXM HX 3. 235/60 Dunlop SP9000 Hmmm .... options, options ...... I guess the RLTC will need to be remapped to take into account a slightly differing tyre size for the rears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kghelmet Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 try toyo t1r,do not use the kumo :thumbdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 \I get to drive dozens and dozens of MKIV's, the best all round road tyre i have found, given sensible wheel sizes and correct offsets, are the f1's. They just seemm to suit the car in every respect, handling, noise, grip and wear wise. I'd go for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest El Cid Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I recommend avoiding Cooper tires. I think they are Kmart's brand, but I have had them on a previous car (came with the car when I bought it used), and they were lacking in traction during dry, wet, etc. I would not put them on my Supra for any reason (barring an emergency and them being the only available option). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I drive an RZS TT and my advice is: Originally picked the car up with F1's, good tyre and plenty of grip though don't last long. (and I'm not a particularly quick driver!) Worth getting decent tyres, look around, my last set of Toyo T1S's were excellent in the wet and dry, great traction and cornering ability and at £85 each, fitted, a bargain - ok, they only lasted about 6/8k - worth every penny though. I am just having some Bridgestone Expidia SO1's fitted for £87 each. Don't go the cheap route, you will regret it! Good soft rubber can be found at reasonable prices. I am lead to beleive the F1's are no longer available for standard size rims - any one know otherwise? If you do change the profile on the rear, it's a good idea to change the fronts at the same time. Try the Toyo's or shop around for bargain good rubber is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Again another opinion Used the F1's and they are all they are cracked up to be... Replaced them with some michelen pilots and they seem to be as good as the F1's if not slightly better. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Don't think Cooper Tires do remoulds. Are you thinking of Colway? 245/45-16 would give you (a little) more choice http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s345p0 and they are very close in size http://www.powerdog.com/tiresize.cgi Yep, my bad, thats who I was thinking of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Don't ever get Kuhmo's!!! Kuhmo's + rain = See picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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