best track tyres for £240

  1. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Newcastle Posts: 1570 mk2 saxo vts vw bora turbo 106 gti
    #1
    hi all,
    looking to buy some track tyres for my rallye wheels
    i have about £240 to spend.
    want one's that will last a few track day
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander
    #2
    for all of my track days ive used Yokohama A539's never had a problem with them. tread lasts for ages. had them for nearly 2 years now and im changing the front 2. so not bad wear.

    not sure how much the Yokohama Prada's are though. might be worth a look as well
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy
    #3
    i used Yokohama Prada's last time at croft good in the dry devil tyres in the wet

    u will get 4 for 240 quid if u shop around
  4. Established Member Joined: Jan 2006 pikie central Posts: 1790 Ram raiders roller, cosser init
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Viper View Post
    for all of my track days ive used Yokohama A539's never had a problem with them. tread lasts for ages. had them for nearly 2 years now and im changing the front 2. so not bad wear.

    not sure how much the Yokohama Prada's are though. might be worth a look as well
    Sorry tom but they dont do them anymore. Your right though they are quite good.
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander
    #5
    seriously?

    thats a bit shit seeing as i am waiting on tech tyres to get me 2 more...........

    oh noes

    Toyo Proxes are another popular choice i believe
  6. Established Member Joined: Apr 2005 Edinburgh United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 2093 Honda Civic EK3/Astra Coupe
    #6
    Paradas will kill you in the wet...no jokes!
  7. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Newcastle Posts: 1570 mk2 saxo vts vw bora turbo 106 gti
    #7
    was looking at the yoko prada's, cheaper than the r888's but are they as good about track?
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander
    #8
    cant comment on performance of the prada's. never had experience with them, and dont know anyone with them.

    the r888 is supposed to be a very good tyres as well. although slightly out of your budget.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4x-Toyo-R888-T...3A1|240%3A1318

    only £30 over though.. might be worth it?
  9. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Newcastle Posts: 1570 mk2 saxo vts vw bora turbo 106 gti
    #9
    only £30 mmmmmm my bank are going to love me lol
  10. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander
    #10
    lol

    just prostitute yourself for one night. should make the funds

    EDIT:

    just seen. £15 for postage from there as well
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jim333 View Post
    was looking at the yoko prada's, cheaper than the r888's but are they as good about track?
    no they are not that is why they are cheaper i have used both and ao48r
  12. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Newcastle Posts: 1570 mk2 saxo vts vw bora turbo 106 gti
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Viper View Post
    lol

    just prostitute yourself for one night. should make the funds

    EDIT:

    just seen. £15 for postage from there as well
    lol how many old slappers will i have to shag lol

    £45 more we will have to see
  13. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Newcastle Posts: 1570 mk2 saxo vts vw bora turbo 106 gti
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by andywiddss1 View Post
    no they are not that is why they are cheaper i have used both and ao48r
    what were the best??
  14. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #14
    for 240 quid you could probably get hold of some r888s
    they are good for grip but from what I've seen there a little softer than ao48s
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jim333 View Post
    what were the best??
    r888 best for the money ao48 are more money nearly 100 quid each

    if u can afford the r888 get them mate u will be very happy with them
  16. Established Member Joined: Jan 2006 pikie central Posts: 1790 Ram raiders roller, cosser init
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by andywiddss1 View Post
    r888 best for the money ao48 are more money nearly 100 quid each

    if u can afford the r888 get them mate u will be very happy with them
    I agree, they are defo worth the money
  17. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy
    #17
    may have sum for my scooby yet come summer he he
  18. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2008 coventry Posts: 275 black and silver race car vtr, many saxo projects
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by andywiddss1 View Post
    r888 best for the money ao48 are more money nearly 100 quid each

    if u can afford the r888 get them mate u will be very happy with them
    never had experience with any others mentioned but ive used A048R's quite a bit and never had a problem with them, wear well and good all round performer.

    as for the quoted part, i think i pay 280 for a set (i know its a bit over your budget, but i think worth it) so i think u shop at the wrong shops lol.