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Tyres.
I have 18s on my Nismo GT3's, I had a set of Gooodyear F1's fitted last month and am very very happy with the results, I have used both SO2's and SO3's in the past on my STI5.
Either of the above are the way forward, even if they are the most expensive... in this case you most certainly pay for what you get.
Best bet is to speak to Mark at Abbey he will give you the best advice (as he did me) and source them at a very good price for you.
I have 18s on my Nismo GT3's, I had a set of Gooodyear F1's fitted last month and am very very happy with the results, I have used both SO2's and SO3's in the past on my STI5.
Either of the above are the way forward, even if they are the most expensive... in this case you most certainly pay for what you get.
Best bet is to speak to Mark at Abbey he will give you the best advice (as he did me) and source them at a very good price for you.
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My view.
The F1's in my view hold the road better than the SO2/3 in very wet conditions the trye pattern is a constant V shape and has no groove running through the centre like the Bridgestones thus dispersing surface water better. As far as dry weather handling goes they perform as well.
Again I will don the flame proof suit. I went with the F1's on Marks recommendation and have been happy also they are slightly cheaper than the SO2 and 3.
The F1's in my view hold the road better than the SO2/3 in very wet conditions the trye pattern is a constant V shape and has no groove running through the centre like the Bridgestones thus dispersing surface water better. As far as dry weather handling goes they perform as well.
Again I will don the flame proof suit. I went with the F1's on Marks recommendation and have been happy also they are slightly cheaper than the SO2 and 3.
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Got to be Bridgestone....
James,
As expected, lots of different perspectives... I've just fitted (Friday) SO3s after a set of SO2s. I haven't had any of the other tyres so can't comment on those but I found the SO2s superb in the wet and dry. Wear rate is good, 8k + 7 track days. Even with less than 1mm in places on Friday, they did really well in the wet at Bedford. The SO3s are new so I haven't pushed them yet but I expect them to be even better than the SO2s. They are supposed to have stiffer sidewalls than the SO2s plus a number of other improvements and look really cool! They also appear to be even quieter than the SO2s and, as did the SO2s, eliminate practically all tram lining.
Take your pick...
Peter.
James,
As expected, lots of different perspectives... I've just fitted (Friday) SO3s after a set of SO2s. I haven't had any of the other tyres so can't comment on those but I found the SO2s superb in the wet and dry. Wear rate is good, 8k + 7 track days. Even with less than 1mm in places on Friday, they did really well in the wet at Bedford. The SO3s are new so I haven't pushed them yet but I expect them to be even better than the SO2s. They are supposed to have stiffer sidewalls than the SO2s plus a number of other improvements and look really cool! They also appear to be even quieter than the SO2s and, as did the SO2s, eliminate practically all tram lining.
Take your pick...
Peter.
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Gripping Stuff
James,
Last year I was using a set of Falken FK-451’s, they compare more with the Yokohamas than the BS S-02’s I have now, that is they had better grip, a smoother break away, and where excellent in the cold wet winter and are quieter to.
Dino,
I don’t think the Yokohamas have a harder compound I think they have harder sidewalls, thus the harder ride but better grip and corning.
James,
Last year I was using a set of Falken FK-451’s, they compare more with the Yokohamas than the BS S-02’s I have now, that is they had better grip, a smoother break away, and where excellent in the cold wet winter and are quieter to.
Dino,
I don’t think the Yokohamas have a harder compound I think they have harder sidewalls, thus the harder ride but better grip and corning.
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Sorry chaps!
yep sorry ..nice tyre patterns but nothing as good looking as the F1 i'm afraid!!
Bugger I've no picture to back it up (can some one improvise?)
yep sorry ..nice tyre patterns but nothing as good looking as the F1 i'm afraid!!
Bugger I've no picture to back it up (can some one improvise?)
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Toyo's
I thought that they were to soft for the weight of the car. have you done any track days on them as I think the wear quite quickly!
They are a lot cheaper has to be said though!
I thought that they were to soft for the weight of the car. have you done any track days on them as I think the wear quite quickly!
They are a lot cheaper has to be said though!
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Goodyear eagle F1 ag ur pic!
No Alan thats just plain ugly, it certainly isn't that one..any more pics?
No Alan thats just plain ugly, it certainly isn't that one..any more pics?
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Second time lucky!
Yup thats them !
Yup thats them !
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Purely for reference, the following extracts were taken from tyres-online.co.uk...
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AVS Sport
Sport Auto's reviewers (6/00) rated this tyre as generally average, although it did offer good dry traction on the rear axle and the lowest noise levels. The test recorded a slight delay in steering.
Rallye Racing (7/2000) praised the tyre for good dry performance but criticised the tyre's aquaplaning capabilities.
Eagle F1
After a very good aquaplaning and wet braking performance, Sport Auto's reviewers (3/00) recommended this tyre to consumers. On the downside, when pushed to the limit it tended to understeer, dry braking was unsatisfactory and handling was only rated average.
Bridgestone Potenza S-02
This tyre came joint first with two others in Sport Auto's test (6/00). The reviewers found its agile handling and precise steering with high aquaplaning resistance made it easily controllable in the wet. The S-02 also performed well in the braking test but offered low traction on the rear axle on a wet surface.
T1-S Proxes
The T1-S was rated above average in most sections of Auto Motor Und Sport magazine's test (6/00). It did very well in the handling and driveability tests but was considered poor for resistance to aquaplaning on a straight line and for rolling resistance.
This tyre gave a good performance under wet conditions in Sport Auto's test (6/00) where it offered excellent traction, steering precision and braking. In the dry, however, it provided imprecise steering and low traction.b Aquaplaning was also described as a weakness.
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Not that I'm biased of course....
the following extracts were taken from tyres-online.co.uk... *******************
AVS Sport
Sport Auto's reviewers (6/00) rated this tyre as generally average, although it did offer good dry traction on the rear axle and the lowest noise levels. The test recorded a slight delay in steering.
Rallye Racing (7/2000) praised the tyre for good dry performance but criticised the tyre's aquaplaning capabilities.
Eagle F1
After a very good aquaplaning and wet braking performance, Sport Auto's reviewers (3/00) recommended this tyre to consumers. On the downside, when pushed to the limit it tended to understeer, dry braking was unsatisfactory and handling was only rated average.
Bridgestone Potenza S-02
This tyre came joint first with two others in Sport Auto's test (6/00). The reviewers found its agile handling and precise steering with high aquaplaning resistance made it easily controllable in the wet. The S-02 also performed well in the braking test but offered low traction on the rear axle on a wet surface.
T1-S Proxes
The T1-S was rated above average in most sections of Auto Motor Und Sport magazine's test (6/00). It did very well in the handling and driveability tests but was considered poor for resistance to aquaplaning on a straight line and for rolling resistance.
This tyre gave a good performance under wet conditions in Sport Auto's test (6/00) where it offered excellent traction, steering precision and braking. In the dry, however, it provided imprecise steering and low traction.b Aquaplaning was also described as a weakness.
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Not that I'm biased of course....
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