Mk2 Tyres

[looch]

I will be having some new shoes on the vee next month, starting with the fronts. Ive been looking at the Toyo T1-R, and have heard good things. The avaliable sizes for the fronts are: 215/40/18 and the OE sizes are 205/40/18 Will these be ok ?

Also, can anyone tell me if the club discount at blackcirlces still apply? I cant find the promo code, the lotus123 one doesnt work.

Any help would be appreciated

 

[Kett]

You'll have to add 1.3% to achieve the real speed if you use those 215/40 R18. :wink:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[looch]

Excuse my dumbness but is that the additional tyre pressure? Or the calculation needed to determine your existing speed ?

 

[Jamesv6]

The calculation to keep your speedo close to standard.

Try 225/35 which are listed on the Toyo site 225/35 ZR18 87Y RF

http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator.htm

It would seem some people run with 225/35 and some with 215/35

 

[davilamb]

i heard good things about the old T1S, light and good grip, dry/wet
so, i m using the T1R, but i m not really loving the tires
maybe i got used to the r compounds that i had used previously, the relatively soft sidewall gives the car a slower response
and the tires squeaks too early i think...just my 2 cents

let me know your thoughts if you got them on!

 

[Jamesv6]

After lots of chat with various experts and owners I have gone for:

Front 215/40/18 89Y FK452
Rear 245/40/18 97Y FK452

Total £374.00

 

[looch]

For all 4 ? Where from James ? That sounds a great deal

 

[Jamesv6]

Falken tyres

 

[looch]

Have you had them fitted yet? Any feedback buddy? I think I'll be ordering these next month

 

[Jamesv6]

Will be fitted in a few weeks.

 

[looch]

Keep me posted James, Id appreciate your thoughts on them

 

[Jamesv6]

Found another wierd thing.

205 seems to be only winter and on 17"

 

[looch]

Typical Reno. [smilie=badpc.gif]

 

[monkey636]

Falken FK452 - good stuff and are really sticky on track. I think the sidewalls are slightly more forgiving compared to Michelin PS2s, but on 40 profile this isn't a major issue.

However, the FK452 sidewalls are a lot stiffer than the t1-r though which I don't rate as much on track.

Just my two pennies worth, but I think that Falkens are a VERY underrated tyre in public perception and more than hold their own against the Michelin.

 

[Jamesv6]

Had these Falkens fitted last week and I can now report they seem to be quite fine. Been for a wee blast including a few enhusiastic maneuvers and didn't feel anything unusual going on. Only time will tell how long lasting they are, but for around £100 each they are useful in this cautious financial climate.

 

[del1983]

wherebouts did you get them from james,sounds a great price!

 

[looch]

http://www.falkentyres-uk.com/tyre-selector.aspx

 

[Jamesv6]

Details: http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/

2 x 215/40/18 89Y FK452
215/40/18 89Y FK452 (215401889YFK452)
GBP 65.85 each + GBP 9.88 Tax
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2 x 245/40/18 97Y FK452
245/40/18 97Y FK452 (245401897YFK452)
GBP 97.73 each + GBP 14.66 Tax
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Shipping
Carriage is included in price
GBP 0.00 + GBP 0.00 Tax
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Order Value = GBP 327.16
Tax = GBP 49.08
Total = GBP 376.24

 

[del1983]

cheers mate thats a great price for 4,will order them at end of month :thumb

 

[looch]

Ok, had 2 fronts fitted about a month ago and these are really very good tyres. Had no problems to report in the past few weeks, grip is as good as the Michys and Ill be getting 2 rears put in in the next couple of months.

Recommended :thumb

Thanks a million James!!! [smilie=bowdown.gif]