John Cousins Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Hi - thinking about options to replace all 5 tyres on my 2005 Roadsport. (The spare looks fine but at 15 years old is due (overdue) replacement:-)). The other tyres have plenty of tread and are about 7-8 years old. Currently fitted with the now obsolete CR500. 195/45 R15 78V. Would it be wise to replace the tyres given the age? A quick search referenced Uniroyal Rain Expert 3 tyres. They would be for road use only. Thoughts / options please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Uniroyal Rainsport tyres come in that size. I haven't tried them but a friend with a Seven has and was impressed. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I changed from CR500 to Toyo Proxes T1R many years ago. Road use only. Great tread pattern and depth. Long lasting. Clear water very efficiently. Believe T1R may have been replaced by a similar pattern now. Third of the price of CR500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted July 12, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted July 12, 2020 Anything over 5 years old has served its its time.I have Uniroyal Rainsport 3 on the back but the fronts were 1° camber out and so the tread had scrubbed off on one side. On the front now are some Hancook (spelling?) tyres as I was unable to obtain replacement Rainsport 3s.These are 185/70 R13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petethediesel Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I understand that the Rainsport 3 is on run out. Being replaced by the Rainsport 5. The 5 is said to be 15 percent better on wear rate, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted July 12, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted July 12, 2020 Pete:- thank you for the update. It's a shame the focus is on wear rate, I'd give that back for 15% more grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 4 x Toyo R888R and a dose of this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Puncturesafe-Tyre-Sealant-Kit-for-Cars-Caravans-Motorhomes-Trailers/293572737627?hash=item445a4c7a5b:g:gmcAAOSwKu9eqDBXYou may still find Toyo R1R which compound wise is mid way between the tin top T1R road tyre and the R888R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskd Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I've just changed my Roadsport tyres. They were 15 years old. Didn't notice when I bought it! I fitted these:https://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/products/motorsport/ns-2r/Very good prices from Demon Tweeks. Only done about 150 miles so far but really pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cousins Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Does anyone have experience of the Toyo Proxes TR1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Can't you get Avon ZZS in your wheel size? I'll be replacing CR500 next spring probably and Ill be sticking with Avon and their now-not-so-new ZZS. Some years ago, probably 10 ( ), prior to CR500, I'd used a range of lower cost alternatives, which at the time included Toyo 888, Yoko 21R, 32 and A539, finally trying a set of part used CR500. They were a revelation, and I've stuck with them since. Expensive, but unequalled for a road going 7 IMHO. I hope the ZZS live up to the CR500. http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian28 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 The cr500s on my 2012 Roadsport SV were only 4 or 5 years old and had already hardened to a state the tyre fitter described as "wooden" when he removed one to fix a slow puncture. You will almost certainly notice a big difference with new rubber no matter what you fit. I changed from cr500s to TR1s as all my driving is on the road. They are not really designed for such a light car as the caterham but are a great improvement on the hardened Avons which tramlined badly and were rather too exciting in the wet or cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 it is worth checking the weigth index as that will dictate as to how easy they will be getting up the temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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