View Full Version : The wheels are on !
9designs
08-10-2002, 23:28
As of Sunday gone, the Toledo has been sitting on a very nice set of 16 spoke Cupra wheels, (205x55x16) And the improvement in steering and handling is excellent.
Not sure the next stage, boot spoiler maybe
:D
Steve T
I did the same to mine aout 6 months ago & it is a vast improvement not only on handling but looks as well, I got 7,000miles out of the p6000's that were on them & I've just put Goodyear F1's on which are excellent
9designs
09-10-2002, 22:16
Was that 7,000 from new ? or had the tyres done a few miles, mine had done around 700 before I bought them.
The original tyres I took off on the front were down to 1.6-2.0mm after 20,000 and the rear had 4mm left.
Steve T
no they'd done about 12,000 when I got them, they were all still legal when I changed them but I had kerbed one which produced a bulge, I'd reckon they should be good for about 25k from new
Cenk Kose
15-10-2002, 13:38
Well, my Toledo 20V's 195 65 R15 Firestone Firehawk 680 tyres are at 40000 km now (app. 25000 miles , I think). They are in good condition. But, I am just thinking of replacing them with 205 55 R 16s.
What tyre should I choose Michelin Pilot, P6000 or Good Year Eagle F1?
I don't have experience with the P-6000, but 7-8 out of 10 don't really like them.
I've had the Michelin Pilot Sports. They're good when new but become quite noisy as they age. I presently have the F1, which I highly recommend.
I have dunlops on my tdi with the standard SE wheels for the moment and I'm still on the originals. I think I will have to change them soon, and contemplating some other wheels.
problem is I like the Cupra wheels, but I also want the Cupra R bodykit....which I think will look a little odd. Do lots of miles so want something i'm going to be comfortable in as well
The tyres fitted from new to my car were Micheline Pilots. I had to replace them at arround 30K. I now have Unidirectional Micheline Pilots on the front and Pirelli on the rear. I've not noticed any difference in handling. The only thing to note is the Michelines are unidirectional and therefore offer limited tyre rotation options and they are about 10% more expensive.
Wilfredo
17-10-2002, 22:55
Originally posted by toledo
no they'd done about 12,000 when I got them, they were all still legal when I changed them but I had kerbed one which produced a bulge, I'd reckon they should be good for about 25k from new
If it can help you, Dunlop Sport 2000E 205/55/16 WR were mounted in my Toledo like original equipment in factory.
Now they have 12000 km and I am happy with the behavior results and probably the will be util till 40.000 km.
Regards
From my experience I would recommend the F1's over the P6000's both of which are about the same price, the F1's are quieter & are meant to be better in the wet (that obviously isn't a major consideration to some of you as to any of us in the UK)
I've heard the Michelin Pilot's & Bridgestones are good but are about 20-30% more expensive
Originally posted by toledo
......& are meant to be better in the wet (that obviously isn't a major consideration to some of you as to any of us in the UK)
It rains like shit hear normally from November through April. We've actually had something like 6-7 days of sunshine this month.
EnthusiasmBoy
10-11-2002, 23:34
Have had uni-directional 205/55/16 Michelin Piot Sports all round on a 150bhp V5 for the past 7 months and I don't like them at all. They are really noisy and although they offer more dry grip that the P6000s that came on the car from new they are a lot less predictable and slip very easilly and suddenly in the wet.
Agree with U EnthusiasmBoy.
The pilot sports are noisy, but they get worse with age. Just wait til you get around 2mm of thread left.
EnthusiasmBoy
13-11-2002, 22:39
You're really giving me something to look forward to, PRC!!
Could you tell me more about the modifications you describe in your signature, please? My V5 comes off warranty in a few months and I would like to improve the brakes (both braking force and stop the fade), sharpen the turn in and maybe go someway to cure the understeer.
I figure this thread is not the place to do it, so I'll start a new one named "How do I improve a Toledo's handling and brakes?"
Thanks
John