Best Tyre to buy?

1. mrdanedwards L-plater Joined: Jul 2012 Kidderminster Posts: 41 1.1 Saxo (R Reg) 1.6 Saxo VTR (Y Reg)

   #1 25th July 2012, 15:35

   Hey,
   
   So, I have a new saxo and I've got to change the front tyres as they are a little smooth looking (cheap "arrowhead" tyres, so not much to look at and drives a bit odd).
   
   I am after something between say 40 and 60, that will make my little vtr a beast when handling. Its NOT for track or racing, but I travel about 800 miles a month to and from work, so something which will last longer than 6 months would be a bonus too.
   Looking for 2 fronts to start, might get a 4 set if the price / deal is right though.
   
   So far I've been pointed at these:
   http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfor...toyo-t1-r-tyre
   
   But dont know what size to get - the car has been lowered (see pics on my thread, but I dont know exactly by how much) At the moment they are 155 if that helps.
   
   Dan
2. harry289 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR

   #2 25th July 2012, 15:44

   Kumho ku31 ecsta sport
3. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #3 25th July 2012, 16:12

   Always used toyo's, people say they are overrated.. but they do the job brilliantly so why change.
   
   Although they do wear out fast. Had to change my 1st front set after 6k, second after 8k miles (long motorway trip).
   
   ps. no I don't wheelspin everywhere. the inside's wear fast on my car. Don't know why, tracked / only lowered 35mm.
   
   So certainly not a long lasting tyre! but grippy in the wet and dry, and let's face it... who mind's burning 2 set's of rubber a year when they are £36 each.
   
   
4. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #4 25th July 2012, 16:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by harry289 Kumho ku31 ecsta sport

   I have these on the BM, they last, and are pretty grippy
5. Jungle Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Sheffield Posts: 1206 106 Rallye Turbo

   #5 25th July 2012, 17:55

   I don't rate ku31's. Toyo T1R's are ok. If on that budget I would go for Parada Spec 2's, as long as you have some balls because they don't like water.
6. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

   #6 25th July 2012, 18:21

   Do not get prada spec 2's, they are dangerous in the wet. They're not great in the dry either.
   
   T1r's are good, just don't last. I've read good feedback on pe2's and rainsport 2's.
7. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #7 25th July 2012, 19:59

   T1Rs are definitely over rated on this forum. They are not that good in the wet, they wear out far too fast considering they are not that much of a performer in the dry in comparison to other tyres available in the same budget.
   
   Rainsport 2's have always been my choice in that price range.
   
   What size are you after? If Toyo CF1s are available in your price range then I would consider them along with the Rainsport 2's.
   
   Both of the above are predictable tyres in all weather conditions, they are by far the best I that price range from what tyres I have tried. They also wear reasonably well.
8. harry289 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 1633 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR

   #8 25th July 2012, 20:06

   +1 to toyo CF1's to be fair
9. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #9 25th July 2012, 20:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by harry289 +1 to toyo CF1's to be fair

   Very under rated tyre, probably because of its appearance and its in the more family car category. However, I do rate them quite highly, and a few others with experience in tyres rate them!
10. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

    #10 25th July 2012, 20:29

    Not sure if they are available in that size but Hankook V12 Evo's. Or Uniroyal Rainsport 2's for me. My T1-R's seemed to wear pretty quickly, weren't that great in the wet, and if i'm honest not amazing in the dry. Personal preference though!
11. mrdanedwards L-plater Joined: Jul 2012 Kidderminster Posts: 41 1.1 Saxo (R Reg) 1.6 Saxo VTR (Y Reg)

    #11 25th July 2012, 21:11

    Thanks for all the feedback guys, I'm after 14 inch 195's ideally, to fit the current look of the car, don't really want to put 15's in if I can help it.
    
    Going to have a proper look on payday - will let ya'll know.
    
    Dan
12. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #12 25th July 2012, 21:16

    Standard 14" size is 185/55/14 so I would definitely consider CF1s. They would be my choice, great tyre.

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13. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #13 25th July 2012, 22:40

    Was only looking at Uniroyal Rainsport 2's after having them on, on my old TD's
    Brother has Toyo T1R's on his mini, but they do seem overrated - not looked at CF1's, but that gives me the option to do that now!
    As said though Uniroyal Rainsports from me
14. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #14 25th July 2012, 22:47

    I went from CF1's to T1R's, didn't notice a decrease in grip at all.. If anything i'd say I have more grip now with 195's.
    
    Probably not far off being the same rubber, just T1R is the 15in+ range.