Tyre Recommendations

Barney · 24th June 2008, 08:34 AM

Need two new 235/40ZR18 tyres for the front. I have Toyo Proxes T1-S's at present which have been great but the dealer which supplied them has moved away, so I thought I'd investigate other recommendations.

Looking for a quality, non budget tyre.

Mike_Mac · 24th June 2008, 08:36 AM

Don't know if they have that size, but Conti's Premium /SportContact line is good.

baz · 24th June 2008, 08:43 AM

i liked the conti sports barney.

UltraFlynn · 24th June 2008, 08:43 AM

My Falken 452's are good. I have no complaints.

Bear in mind though that I don't push the handling to the limit.

baz · 24th June 2008, 08:46 AM

how about these barn?

and they are in bristol.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-235-40-18-To...3286.m20.l1116

UltraFlynn · 24th June 2008, 08:47 AM

NB: I can source two Falken 452s for £157 delivered.

EDIT: Those Toyo T1-R's that Baz found are rather cheaper though.

baz · 24th June 2008, 08:51 AM

no they arent, they are 119 each. still good price tho.

Barney · 24th June 2008, 09:01 AM

Cheers guys, I'm kind of hoping to get these ordered through Kev's uncles tyre place in Bristol, sadly I don't think they can offer great rates on Toyo's hence the reason for some other choices.

I used Falken's on my Mk2 Supra and they were great, however they are a slight step down from my current Toyo's which I would like to match or better. Damn fine price though Matt.

Out of interest, Chris Wilson, sometime ago, told me to not fot extra load tyres to a Supra, I noticed your Falken's are extra load Matt?

UltraFlynn · 24th June 2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baz

no they arent, they are 119 each. still good price tho.

Ah. Forgot you need two for the front of the car.

UltraFlynn · 24th June 2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barney

Out of interest, Chris Wilson, sometime ago, told me to not fot extra load tyres to a Supra, I noticed your Falken's are extra load Matt?

What's the problem with Extra Load. Excuse my ignorance but I would have thought that would have been a good thing.... :|

The Falken's were bought as a good compromise between price and performance.

24th June 2008, 08:34 AM	#1
Barney MSOC on winner's podium UK Spec - Auto Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wiltshire. UK Posts: 3,586	Tyre Recommendations Need two new 235/40ZR18 tyres for the front. I have Toyo Proxes T1-S's at present which have been great but the dealer which supplied them has moved away, so I thought I'd investigate other recommendations. Looking for a quality, non budget tyre. __________________ Barney (A Timex watch in a digital age) Lexus Royal Sapphire Blue 94UKMKIVTT Auto + Bits + Chris Wilson magic! PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERNMENTS. GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE AFRAID OF THEIR PEOPLE

24th June 2008, 08:43 AM	#3
baz stella monster None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wales Posts: 2,058	i liked the conti sports barney. __________________

24th June 2008, 08:46 AM	#5
baz stella monster None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wales Posts: 2,058	how about these barn? and they are in bristol. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-235-40-18-To...3286.m20.l1116 __________________

24th June 2008, 08:51 AM	#7
baz stella monster None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wales Posts: 2,058	no they arent, they are 119 each. still good price tho. __________________

24th June 2008, 09:01 AM	#8
Barney MSOC on winner's podium UK Spec - Auto Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wiltshire. UK Posts: 3,586	Cheers guys, I'm kind of hoping to get these ordered through Kev's uncles tyre place in Bristol, sadly I don't think they can offer great rates on Toyo's hence the reason for some other choices. I used Falken's on my Mk2 Supra and they were great, however they are a slight step down from my current Toyo's which I would like to match or better. Damn fine price though Matt. Out of interest, Chris Wilson, sometime ago, told me to not fot extra load tyres to a Supra, I noticed your Falken's are extra load Matt? __________________ Barney (A Timex watch in a digital age) Lexus Royal Sapphire Blue 94UKMKIVTT Auto + Bits + Chris Wilson magic! PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERNMENTS. GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE AFRAID OF THEIR PEOPLE Last edited by Barney; 24th June 2008 at 09:04 AM.

24th June 2008, 08:36 AM	#2
Mike_Mac Senior Member Jap Spec RZ - Auto (TT) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 934	Don't know if they have that size, but Conti's Premium /SportContact line is good.

24th June 2008, 08:43 AM	#4
UltraFlynn [52.4 Miles] 50 MC 8:41 None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 4,945	My Falken 452's are good. I have no complaints. Bear in mind though that I don't push the handling to the limit.

24th June 2008, 08:47 AM	#6
UltraFlynn [52.4 Miles] 50 MC 8:41 None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 4,945	NB: I can source two Falken 452s for £157 delivered. EDIT: Those Toyo T1-R's that Baz found are rather cheaper though.

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