Which tyres...

1. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #1 13th May 2007, 20:17

   ...for everyday use do people recommend?
   
   I have a set of 16inch wheels and 2 tyres need replacing.
   
   Currently have Conti Sport 195/40 16s and torn between buying another pair of these for a new front axle set or Toyo T1R or Yokohama A539 leaving the other pair of Contis for the rear?
   
   Any suggestions people??? It's been a while since I've repped anyone
2. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #2 13th May 2007, 20:19

   everyone/almost everyone is gonna say Proxes mate, had no problems with mine in dry or wet with traction, so Toyo it is!
3. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #3 13th May 2007, 20:22

   That's good news Baz! Toyos work out at less than £120 delivered. The Contis are nearly £200!!!
4. CAL99vts Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Thurso/Edinburgh Posts: 566 99' VTS,2004 seat leon CUPRA

   #4 13th May 2007, 20:32

   i d have til say proxes to,got them on ma car,had them for nearly a year now and theres still loads o tread left even on the fronts!!
5. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #5 13th May 2007, 20:53

   where you getting that price from?
6. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #6 13th May 2007, 21:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bullit where you getting that price from?

   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...9352&rd=1&rd=1
7. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #7 13th May 2007, 21:07

   i need 2 aswell
8. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #8 13th May 2007, 21:10

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bullit i need 2 aswell

   Seem like a bargain to me at that price. Want to order but interested to see other peeps views before I make up my mind!
9. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #9 13th May 2007, 21:13

   You should try www.camskill.co.uk I think they are the cheapest around. Their prices include VAT and delivery.
10. James Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Hull Posts: 11909 Beeeemer

    #10 13th May 2007, 21:17

    Toyo t1r's on mine, never lost traction in dry or wet. Brilliant tyres..
11. giorgio1712 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Guernsey Posts: 145 Renault Clio

    #11 13th May 2007, 21:20

    Toyo Prokes are my personal faves! Love them especially in the wet gimme a lot of confidence to cane the shit out of it!
12. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

    #12 13th May 2007, 23:16

    ye the proxies are mint, i have one continetal sport on my car and tbh its complete shit compared to the toyos!
13. vincevtr L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 Everton Posts: 67 vtr

    #13 14th May 2007, 17:44

    I bought dunlop sport thinking they were British and turns out they are made in Germany! Very happy with them otherwise.
14. Saxo_Speed Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 154

    #14 14th May 2007, 17:53

    Iv found that the Yoko A539's are very good in the dry, but can be a bit temprimental in the wet conditions!
15. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

    #15 14th May 2007, 17:54

    I posted a thread a week or 2 back cus i need some new rubber for mine too. There was alot of love for the Proxies although not as many people voted for them as i would have expected so i still think when i have to bite the bullet im gonna go for the Eagle F1s
    
    -THREAD
16. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #16 14th May 2007, 18:52

    most people will say toyo's or what ever... great grip but pretty softish compound (hence decent grip).
    
    what do want out of the tyres... endurance or grip man?
    
    eagle f1's are slightly harder but will last a load longer. depends what you want like... something that will cope with granny style driving, slightly spirited driving, of fast road driving...
17. Stu_vtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Northumberland Posts: 1667 2003 Clio 172 2002 Saxo Vtr

    #17 14th May 2007, 18:58

    i agree with Mr Sayer..
    
    
    Toyos are good, but wear far too fast.
18. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #18 14th May 2007, 19:01

    Same here i go for toyos, but as said they dont last as long as i would like them to as they are a soft compound.
19. Stu_vtr Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Northumberland Posts: 1667 2003 Clio 172 2002 Saxo Vtr

    #19 14th May 2007, 19:02

    another tyre i like, were the unrioyal rainsport 1's.
    
    i had them on my corsa, and were fanstastic !!
    
    
20. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #20 14th May 2007, 19:15

    Got proxies on mine but have only had them on for 2 months, good grip but cant really comment on how long there gonna last.
    
    Had Pirelli P6000's on my fiesta, lasted ages and grip was good as well.
21. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #21 14th May 2007, 19:16

    or if you can live with a little less grip... although still fine for normal driving.
    
    michelin eco's last forever... had them on my C3 and got changed after 40000 miles lol
22. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #22 14th May 2007, 20:09

    T1Rs = Good
    T1Ss = Cack
    
    I hate T1S in the wet. Very bad.
    
    To be fair, you cant go wrong with Toyos for performance and everyday driving.
    
    However, im going for Colway intermediate slicks next!
23. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

    #23 14th May 2007, 20:51

    The main problem is the size! I'm limited by the fact I want a 195 40 16. Don't really need the best grip available as I'monly using the car infrequently and will have a set of track tyres on some other wheels. Best compromise really!
    
    I've got to say I like the feel of the Continentals - but the price on the Toyos drew me more towards them.
    
    40% cheaper, but will the Contis last 40% longer???
24. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #24 14th May 2007, 21:56

    If you drive somewhat normally with the Toyo Proxes, they WILL last. If you go spinning from every traffic light, well... Great budget price IMO.
25. Sax_Max17 Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 7

    #25 15th May 2007, 09:25

    i recently got sum proxie t1-r's on my car, they r great tyres i reckon the ebst uc an get for the money. compared to p zero's like my mate has on his saxo, the last longer becuase of their slightly harder compound, so a good choice otherwise asofter tyre u will alwasy keep havin to replace.
26. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #26 15th May 2007, 09:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxo180 The main problem is the size! I'm limited by the fact I want a 195 40 16. Don't really need the best grip available as I'monly using the car infrequently and will have a set of track tyres on some other wheels. Best compromise really! I've got to say I like the feel of the Continentals - but the price on the Toyos drew me more towards them. 40% cheaper, but will the Contis last 40% longer???

    40 profile 16 inchers are an odd size and few and far between. When I had 16s, I could only find Toyo T1Rs.
    
    And as for the Contis... ent got a clue! lol
    
    Colin.
27. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #27 15th May 2007, 10:11

    Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3. I have Toyos on at the moment, the GYs are much better
28. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #28 15th May 2007, 10:11

    Eagle F1s are pretty damn lush
29. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #29 15th May 2007, 11:36

    Just out of curiosity, why do you think the F1's are better? I'm not disagreeing...
    
    The Proxes were improved when they went from the T1S to the T1R, the T1S have a similar tread pattern to the F1. With the newer T1R, they designed 2 groves which run close to the edge, and they break up the 'V' pattern, as the 'V' pattern has a tendance to twist during cornering...
30. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #30 15th May 2007, 12:52

    F1s give about twice as much feedback through the tyre. Love the F1s