susser Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I've got to get rid of my Michelin Pilot rears and Avon ZV1 fronts; I'm thinking the Avon CR500s are generally accepted to be the optimum allrounders. But, I've got 15" Prisoners, which were part of my original spec, and I don't want to have to dump them for a set of 13" minilites which are probably technically superior. Now I don't assume that CR500s are the optimum at all diameters, as the sidewall characteristics may not suit a low profile tyre with it's less progressive breakaway characteristics. Yawks!!here I guess it's time for a FAQ on tyres. 🤔 Over,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I would still be tempted with the 195/45x15 CR500s R5 no 65 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain A Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Had the same problem... just had a pair of Toyo Proxes T1 195/50/15 delivered this morning (£74 the pair inc delivery & valves so about a third the price of CR500). I'll get them on the car asap and see how they compare to the ZV1s that are going to the tyre graveyard in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susser Posted April 15, 2005 Author Share Posted April 15, 2005 Iain, you think ZV1s are bad !. When I got Yawks!! here the Pilots were on the front. Scared the hell out of me cos with the ZV1s on the rear it understeered something scary. Swopped 'em around and it balances fine without bags of throttle, but obviously needs more grip. Edited by - susser on 15 Apr 2005 14:57:03 Edited by - susser on 15 Apr 2005 14:59:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 First impressions of Toyo Proxes T1-S in 195 50R15 are very favourable. Also mounted on Prisoner rims. Ian Green and Silver Roadsport 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 15" CR500's - very good setup but expensive. I've been very happy with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Depends whether you need a blue book list 1a tyre though........ Ian Green and Silver Roadsport 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Woods Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Susser , if you're coming along on Sunday you should have a chat with bob Ruddock (blue SV). He's just fitted 15" Toyo 888's and is very pleased with them Nick Red and Black 1.6K supersport visit Carrotland.co.uk Edited by - Nick Woods on 16 Apr 2005 07:55:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susser Posted April 16, 2005 Author Share Posted April 16, 2005 Nick. sounds to me. Mr Locust, only road at the mo' Edited by - susser on 16 Apr 2005 10:28:55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susser Posted April 18, 2005 Author Share Posted April 18, 2005 Nick. Looks as if the question's been well and truly answered; Theres me trucking along on the Carrotland Spring Blat thinking "Hello we seem to be leaving Bob behind. Must be going too quick for him. Hmmmmmmm. I'd better back off and try to keep in touch with him whilst keeping in touch with Steve ahead". When suddenly,,,,,,,,,,,,, Christ !!! how did he do that. QED. Toyo 888s it is then. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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