Wrightpayne Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 My 1998 1600K ss is still running its 185/60 14 Michelin pileups and I fancy a change. I don't want to go for 13's (ground clearance). I average 2500 road miles per year and would like my new tyres to last a couple of years.  What do you recommend - Toyo's, Yokies, Bridgestones?? 🤔 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinwhitcher Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Yoko Ao21r from george polley fantasic grip and about 5000mile per set (i wish i could get near that 😬 and CHEAP!! great upgrade for you! Martin MW 51 CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb905 Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Ian I have 4 new Yokahama 21r's (185/60 14) in the garage at the moment, ready to use, but was considering changing to the new 48's this time, If you are interested email me, we might be able to do each other a favour, I'm in Wigston so not far to travel to have a chat!, the 21r's should last you 5,000 miles  Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted July 2, 2003 Author Share Posted July 2, 2003 Mark, I'm ex Wigston (32 years!!) now at Broughton Astley. Interested in tyres let me know details on Wrightpaynes@aol.com. ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 yep - go for those tires - it will transform the car! (Mark - 48's also great 😬) New site! mycaterham.com here 42,000 in 23 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb905 Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Ian you have mail, well i hope you do! Mark, Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 ao21rs last and last, at least front tyres do. we've got 9,000 on our fronts, but with 200+ bhp, rears last about 4-5000 miles. that's with a mix of track days, a -trans-european rallye/blat, and regular blatting. perhaps with less power, ahem, wellie, the rears would last longer for me. but it's cheaper to replace two than four....i think our fronts will go to 12000 at least Steve Faster than the Speed of Dark here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 have a look at the which yoko thread - but 70 profile 13" yoko 21Rs are the way forward. HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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