General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

TOYO T1-S OR T1-R ? OR AVON !!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:23 PM
  #1  
rabmc's Avatar
rabmc
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 1
From: Scotland
Default TOYO T1-S OR T1-R ? OR AVON !!!!

As above lads need 2 new tyres fr my rwd saff cos but unsure what to go for ive already got toyo proxes on but heard ppl using yokohamas there a wee bit dearer but not that much just wondered your thoughts 215/40/17 demon tweeks seem to be the cheapest ive seen ooh and there for the rear
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:32 PM
  #2  
rb5371's Avatar
rb5371
Regular Contributor
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: Staines, Middlesex
Default

IMO toyo where a cheap tyre what all the boy racers use because they look nice now they are getting more expensive you can get a lot better for your money i dont think there in the same league as a yoko bridgestone michelin etc.

try mytyres.co.ku they are usually pretty good
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:39 PM
  #3  
Snowy_Astra's Avatar
Snowy_Astra
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,317
Likes: 0
From: SW London
Default

I used to love yoko's, some seriously sticky rubber, especially once you warm them up a bit. But they last about 5 minutes.

Toyo's would be what i recommend Sticky, hard wearing, good griping and a sexy tread pattern
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:47 PM
  #4  
gurnE's Avatar
gurnE
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,478
Likes: 0
From: Bristol
Default

I was never keen on the Yoko A539's I had on the saph.

Wasn't a smooth breakaway and lethal in the wet IMO

Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:51 PM
  #5  
POPEYE's Avatar
POPEYE
FAIRY CAKE
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 15,206
Likes: 0
From: THE BEACHES, AUSTRALIA
Default

i have the toyo's,,, wouldn't say there anything special imo
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:51 PM
  #6  
GOT2BZETEC's Avatar
GOT2BZETEC
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,812
Likes: 0
Default

I didnt like the a539, but the a008 and A032r are top tyres.
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:01 PM
  #7  
rabmc's Avatar
rabmc
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 1
From: Scotland
Default

think iL go for toyos for now , my m8 is like nothing less than pirelles (spelling)
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:02 PM
  #8  
AJC's Avatar
AJC
10K+ Poster!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 13,368
Likes: 84
From: Preston, Lancs
Default

i now have proxes but use to have AVS sport, which i thought were rap,
then i bought continental which were the mutts but pricey
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:13 PM
  #9  
rabmc's Avatar
rabmc
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 1
From: Scotland
Default

How much did u get the conti`s for m8 ? thet good then compared to the toyos
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:16 PM
  #10  
Mike C's Avatar
Mike C
The Special One
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 10,852
Likes: 0
From: Bridgnorth
Default

yoko's simply cos toyos are utter shite, specially in the wet and wear like there's no 2moro
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:16 PM
  #11  
AJC's Avatar
AJC
10K+ Poster!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 13,368
Likes: 84
From: Preston, Lancs
Default

yeah, the AVS were on my 106 which had 18obhp and wheels spun for fun,
in dry, put the conti's on it and problem solved, they were a 195/40/16 IIRC
and were nearly 70 quid, but lasted a fair bit too
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:19 PM
  #12  
AJC's Avatar
AJC
10K+ Poster!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 13,368
Likes: 84
From: Preston, Lancs
Default

Originally Posted by Mike C
yoko's simply cos toyos are utter shite, specially in the wet and wear like there's no 2moro
sorry mate, but i would have to say completely oppositte to that
just a personnel opinion, i think that in the dry, toyos are really good aswell as when wet
all depends on what kind of power your car has
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 06:06 PM
  #13  
Dave McB's Avatar
Dave McB
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,063
Likes: 0
From: East Kilbride, Scotland
Default

dont go for yokos...i had them and they didnt do too well in scottish rain!

get up to cooper bros in newmains for a good deal
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 06:35 PM
  #14  
NUTTIN RILLA's Avatar
NUTTIN RILLA
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,157
Likes: 0
From: AYRSHIRE
Default

Get the good old remoulds on it rab, didnt stop us before
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 07:35 PM
  #15  
digita1dragon's Avatar
digita1dragon
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,136
Likes: 0
From: Bristol / Solihull
Default

Im impressed with my Goodyear Eagle F1's, just to stir things up a little
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 07:37 PM
  #16  
KSA-Cossie's Avatar
KSA-Cossie
Professional Waffler
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 25,439
Likes: 19
From: Shutting down jap crap
Default

I'd go for eagle f1's rab.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:04 PM
  #17  
rabmc's Avatar
rabmc
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 1
From: Scotland
Default

Whats your opinions on AVONS !!!!
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:16 PM
  #18  
rabmc's Avatar
rabmc
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 1
From: Scotland
Default

Edited now lads right looked at my tyres site and going to go for toyo t1-s or t1-r or maybe avons , now the latter toyo is a new one so not big difference on price BUT WHAT ONE is best need to get these for weekend
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:22 PM
  #19  
Snowy_Astra's Avatar
Snowy_Astra
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,317
Likes: 0
From: SW London
Default

Try yoko's in the snow & ice, Cos yoko will be meeting John if you do! Utter crap in ice/snow/fresh rain

I had them on my nova (yes i know, shut up ) and they were excellent in the dry, too sticky at some points where i wanted a bit of play, but still very good. Come rain and understeer, it was a totally differn't story.

But its down to personal preference anyway, You'll find that even race drivers of the same experiance might have two totally differn't tastes in tyres, but still be able to the same as each other in differn't ways
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:36 PM
  #20  
steve211's Avatar
steve211
Regular Contributor
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: fife scotland
Default

got t1-r's on the puma and havent had any probs with wear, the last set did 13000 miles no probs and find them to be very good in the dry and rain or snow
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
abz474
Cars for Sale
9
Nov 1, 2015 06:53 PM
Mark RS
Alloy wheels and ICE for sale
7
Oct 2, 2015 05:36 PM
`spotty
General Car Related Discussion.
3
Sep 25, 2015 11:41 PM
cameron2
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
4
Sep 25, 2015 04:44 PM
romfordrst88
Ford Focus ST Parts for Sale
4
Aug 4, 2015 08:59 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 04:18 AM.