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can someone recommend some decent 205/40/17 tyres ??

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Default can someone recommend some decent 205/40/17 tyres ??

as per my other topic about poo handling think i will buy some better tyres

what do you lot recommend for some decent grip ???

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Toyo R888's

See Martin at Reyland.

AWESOME tires. Great price.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Goodyear Eagle F1's for good grip AND longevity.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Any experience of these on the road? Would imagine they could be iffy in the damp.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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F1's for the road, sod the r888's
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Not read the other thread..

But

F1's or Toyo 's...

Everything else I have tried in the last few years have been poor in comparison.

Falkens, Avons, Pierrelis...
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Toyos or Avons.....

I have Pirelli P-Zeros on the Skoda and they are very good tbh
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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I got a set of Avon zz1s all with very good tread in garage loft you can have cheap if your willing to travel to Birmingham.

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Leeeroy
Goodyear Eagle F1's for good grip AND longevity.
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