LCR tyre upgrade...the grippiest and best?

[Jerry*]

Hi there,

Can't comment on the LCR just yet (I get it tomorrow), but from past experience with the MG ZS the OE Michelin Pilot Sports were a very good tyre. Minimal road noise and excellent all round grip. The fronts lasted roughly 15k miles and the rears did 30k. Very expensive rubber though at £130+ a corner.

Replaced them with Avon ZZ3s which I thought were excellent. A little more road noise than the Michys but really good considering they were only £75 each. They wore out pretty quick though and were like slicks on the inside edges after 12k miles.

Replaced those with Toyo Proxes T1-Rs and they were really good. The reinforced edges were great and by going for a slightly wider profile they offered good rim protection. They stood up to a fierce trackday at Castle Combe pretty well and coped admirably during the 1st hour when it hosed it down.

Had a front blow out in those when I ran over something sharp in the road and the tyre stayed up due to the reinforced edge. Really superb rubber for just £85 each and I'd recommend them for everyday driving.

Not sure what tyres my new LCR has on it until I collect it tomorrow but I'm not sure they are up to much. I'm pretty sure I'll be replacing them with Toyos very soon.

J

 

[lordgibbness]

IMO there are two options: GY Eagle F1 Asyms for road, or Toyo 888s for the track.

 

[Willie]

IMO there are two options: GY Eagle F1 Asyms for road, or Toyo 888s for the track.

Yup, but as said the GYEF1 A are good for the track too.
It'll be interesting to see what sort of life I get out of the R888's

 

[DOLBY]

does no one rate the contis then?

 

[warren_cox]

does no one rate the contis then?

I hate the CSC-2's and they were so-so.

The new 3's are supposed to be an improvement, but tend to be a balanced tyre around wet weather performance whilst retaining decent performance elsewhere. The Yoko Parada / Toyo 888 will outperform in the dry, but the Conti's offer an insurance policy of great wet weather performance.

I'm sure I read somewhere that you can corner harder on a COnti in the wet than on any other tyre before you will wash out with understeer.

 

[dg-1984]

I hate the CSC-2's and they were so-so.

The new 3's are supposed to be an improvement, but tend to be a balanced tyre around wet weather performance whilst retaining decent performance elsewhere. The Yoko Parada / Toyo 888 will outperform in the dry, but the Conti's offer an insurance policy of great wet weather performance.

I'm sure I read somewhere that you can corner harder on a COnti in the wet than on any other tyre before you will wash out with understeer.

And in the UK wet weather performance is most important. Thats what we do most our driving in..

 

[turbin]

I pushed my tyres to the limit on the ring. Posted the vid on tube. Very predictable on the limit and a mountain of grip... best way to describe them. Will buy again yes!

BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDW 2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM4RPC9AsNg

 

[DDX]

No one else has R1R's on the lcr ?

 

[DOLBY]

well in the end i bought 2x contiSPORT 3s.....

went straight to the rear and the falken 452s are on the front....when these die i will replace them with the contis, at the moment my car feels fantastic and grippy, im sure with the contis on the front too it will be awesome....

when the guy from event tyres turned up i told him i wanted the new ones on the rear, he was like you sure? this is a FWD car right?, i said yes but new tyres on the rear makes the car more stable and less prone to aquaplaning...he just didnt have a clue, and he charged me 10 quid for the privelage lol

people just have no idea with performance cars do they?...new tyres on the rear....always...no question!!

btw they were £280 balanced and fitted etc..

 

[Willie]

well in the end i bought 2x contiSPORT 3s.....

went straight to the rear and the falken 452s are on the front....when these die i will replace them with the contis, at the moment my car feels fantastic and grippy, im sure with the contis on the front too it will be awesome....

when the guy from event tyres turned up i told him i wanted the new ones on the rear, he was like you sure? this is a FWD car right?, i said yes but new tyres on the rear makes the car more stable and less prone to aquaplaning...he just didnt have a clue, and he charged me 10 quid for the privelage lol

people just have no idea with performance cars do they?...new tyres on the rear....always...no question!!

btw they were £280 balanced and fitted etc..

Thats shocking for a so called pro aswell.

 

[DOLBY]

yes willie, he hadnt a clue...looked at me with 3 heads, also muttered something about rear drive cars have new ones to the rear because the driven wheels are where you need brand new tyres!!!....erm yeh.....

just glad they are on now, cos im due an MOT anytime soon.....then im buying nothing more for the car till its paid in march lol

 

[mjt]

most people think new tyres should go on the front, but apparently rear is best.
5th gear did a bit on it. old tyres on the rear = more prone to oversteer.

depends whether you prefer to see the tree you crash into or not

congrats on getting the Contis, you won't be disappointed!

 

[DOLBY]

most people think new tyres should go on the front, but apparently rear is best.
5th gear did a bit on it. old tyres on the rear = more prone to oversteer.

depends whether you prefer to see the tree you crash into or not

congrats on getting the Contis, you won't be disappointed!

its common sense isnt it mate, used ones on front, new on back...that way the tyres get worn better......this way, you wont need to worry bout trees

aparantly this is not even law yet, but will be soon...

also one of the best investments on the car will be the tyres, and im chuffed to bits with them, i know they are on the rear, but you can feel how soft they are, which means quality....dont care if they die in 4000 miles, if people moan about tread wear on a performance car then dont run a performance car...simple

 

[turbin]

what? new tires on the back is better than front? Did I miss something here? Surely the front which is ploughing the way for the rear needs better tread?

 

[DOLBY]

no mate, the rear needs them first due to extra grip and reduces spin out moments....ask anyone buddy they will back me up..

 

[turbin]

sure when cornering in the dry on a track, but what about rain? Hydroplanning. Disaster...

 

[DOLBY]

it was proven on fifth gear (i think) and others on here have been doing it on here for years...with great results...have a search, some very intelligent people on here will give you the physics on it....

me personally am doing it because i love my car and im taking no risks..also its common sense....

 

[turbin]

common sense to put the best tires on the back to prevent hydroplaning?

Is everybody lost, but me?

 

[mjt]

just found the vid, posted in another thread
wasn't 5th gear, just vicki doing something

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YsQ_a_ijA

 

[turbin]

well Ill be dammed... I guess its better to hydroplane up front than rear according to the "experts"

the car will just go straight instead of start spinning out of control...

as I always buy 4 new shoes I haven't given this too much thought really..

learned something new today