Strangely Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Hi all. Anyone got direct experience of 13" List 1A tyres, or ideally more than one, for a comparison? I'm on 13x6" wheels, and I don't want to change. I currently have Toyo Proxes CF2 (the new Academy tyres, I believe) in 185/60R13, and I'm quite impressed with them. I've used them on the road and for AutoSolos and I've been pleasantly surprised by their performance, coming from 1B tyres (CR500 - my all-time favourite, ZZS, A032R, A021R). I'm inclined to buy another set, but I'm curious what the competition is like, particularly Yokohama A539 and A008 ADVAN HF Type-D. There's not much else available in 13". I've done about 5,500 miles on the Toyos since I got them a year ago, including 7 AutoSolos and 3 days with AW Driver Training, so quite a bit of abuse, and there is still some life left in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 Unfortunately the CF2 isn't available to buy anywhere in 185/60R13, and Toyo themselves said: Quote The CF2 is becoming a discontinued pattern, and this size is now discontinued with no available stock, we also have no alternative pattern in this size unfortunately. I wonder if Caterham are aware, since that is the Academy tyre for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kart Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I think you'll struggle to find an improvement in grip in 1A tyres at 13", I had to go up to at least 15" for autosolos before I found an advantage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Most of the Speed Championship competitors use A539s in classes 1 and 2. They seem pretty good as a list 1a tyre, given that they are designed for road use, but get better as the tread depth reduces (Demon Tweeks have a shaving service). I never really liked them as much as a track focused tyre, so am now in class 3 running ZZS which I much prefer, even in the wet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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