Falken ze912 or Toyo CF1 for 185/55/14

  1. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR
    #1
    Now wanting some good performance tyres for my VTR alloys. On the road I drive smoothly, but I also drive on the track, so I'm wanting a tyre that is good for both at a good price.

    Any inputs of what to get?

    Cheers
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #2
    CF1s get my vote underated tyre, guess probably because of its looks
  3. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR
    #3
    Yeah couldn't fault them on my last vtr I'l go for them then.

    And what do you mean looks? They look awful in the pictures but when they're on the wheel they look good in my opinion
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #4
    Just couse alot of people seem to go for how they look lol, theyre an asymmetric tyre rather than directional. People seem to buy a tyre because of its V shape look.
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 leicester Posts: 162 Saxo furio
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mochachino View Post
    Just couse alot of people seem to go for how they look lol, theyre an asymmetric tyre rather than directional. People seem to buy a tyre because of its V shape look.
    i couldnt care less what tyres look like as long as it does the job
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by leej View Post
    i couldnt care less what tyres look like as long as it does the job
    Oh right, thanks for letting us know.

    Some people like ones that look nice too
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 leicester Posts: 162 Saxo furio
    #7
    ive never took notice tbh so whats the difference between having a v pattern to not, grip? genuine question
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #8
    They look different. Ask someone that buys a tyre by how they look and they will tell you why, as I dont have a clue!
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS
    #9
    I use the ZE912s on the road and find them a pretty good tyre. The only thing i've noticed is they tramline a bit more than the Michelin PE2s I had on before. Apart from that, no grumbles from me. My mate ron used to use them on track IIRC and didn't have any problems.
  10. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mochachino View Post
    They look different. Ask someone that buys a tyre by how they look and they will tell you why, as I dont have a clue!
    Parada Spec 2 buyers....

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Liam_ View Post
    I use the ZE912s on the road and find them a pretty good tyre. The only thing i've noticed is they tramline a bit more than the Michelin PE2s I had on before. Apart from that, no grumbles from me. My mate ron used to use them on track IIRC and didn't have any problems.
    Yeah its hard buying tyres for VTR sizes. Would love some A048's but they are £400 a set!

    Just want a tyre that will keep me pretty stable on track to cope with my chassis set up and brakes.
  11. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Plymouth Posts: 20 Currant Car 1998 Saxo VTS Owned alot of cars From
    #11
    CF1s all the way!! i have them as road tyres on my vts plenty of grip even in the wet
  12. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR
    #12
    Yep getting them on tomorrow had them before and I couldn't fault them just my chassis set up is a lot firmer now