Tyres (sorry), TVR S1

[Tarmac Tickler]

Apologies, this will have been done many times before I am sure. I need to get all four Tyres changed as mine are cracked on the side walls.

Currently the size fitted is 205/60/V15, which is what is listed in my TVR Handbook (although it does state low profile, didn't think 60 was low profile?)

I want to get branded, not budget, but then again I don't want to be spending out for the most expensive out there. What is considered the best/right/look Tyre for an S1 please, the following are on my list, then I might be swayed by price

Dunlop Sport Blue Response
BF Goodrich G-Grip
Pirelli P1

I appear to have original wheels, will these take tubeless OK, and what is the right pressure to run them at?

Any suggestions or pointers greatly received.

Thanks,

Andrew.

[magpies]

I'd also add

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as said before there are quite a number who enjoy the BluResponse tyres

[v8s4me]

You'll find the Dunlop BlueResponse has good support from Forum members. We can't all be wrong. There again we can't all be right I've got 55 profile on my V8S but 60 seems to be the preferred profile on the V6, and it does look "right" in the wheel-arch.

For comparison, the one on the left is on Dunlop FastResponse 55's. Simon - what have you got on yours? (they look a tad fatter than mine).

[greymrj]

Mine are Bridgestone but the Dunlop Blue Response seems to have the edge now. Consensus is to stick to the original profile, you need the compliance of the sidewalls for decent road use as the suspension is fairly limited in travel.

[glenrobbo]

Dunlop BluResponse get my vote, standard 60 profile, 24 to 26 psi fronts, 22 to 24 rears.
( Pressures for normal use, and laden for touring. )

The suspension bushes, dampers & springs, and geometry set-up, tracking etc,. all make a difference in handling.

Sensible to bin the old cracked tyres though, they are potential killers.

Edit: Yes, there is no need for tubes to be used, as long as your alloys aren't badly corroded. Fit new Schrader valves of course.

Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 21st August 12:14

[DamianS3]

In a swing against convention I am also running the Bridgestones, it's hard to find a performance tyre in our size.. Again I reccomend the 60 profile for both asthetic and comfort reasons... Tyre pressure although it seems low at 24 works well on these cars.. Too high and they seem twitchy.

Out of interest what date is stamped on the tyres anything more than 5 years should be binned no matter how much tread is left..

Cheers

Damian S3

[phillpot]

Tarmac Tickler said:

didn't think 60 was low profile?

This comment made me think you must be in your twenties?

it's 60% of a "standard" profile

Tarmac Tickler said:

will these take tubeless?

But now I reckon you must be even older than me (and that's old)

thought inner tubes went out about a year after crossplies for road cars

Edited by phillpot on Sunday 21st August 13:45

[Tarmac Tickler]

I have had an Edition 30 Golf GTI and an Audi A5 and they both did have low profiles on, wide tyres and the profile was 35, hence my comment. Wish I was in my twenties,

I only asked about the tubeless as I have had issues with Wolf Wheels on my Land Rover.

Thought it better to ask..........

Thanks for all the comments, all useful in one way or another, aiming to get the Tyres sorted this week if I can.

[GreenV8S]

For road tyres the profile is normally calculated as the sidewall height as a percentage of the tyre's nominal width. I think that what's considered 'low profile' is a matter of perspective. No doubt there was a time when 60% profile was below average and could be considered low profile. These days it's common to use much lower profiles and I don't think many people would consider 60% a low profile.

[Le TVR]

I have the Bridgestone ER300s and I have been pleasantly surprised by their performance v longevity. Considering the mileage the car does (1k/month) loads left even after 3 years.

[glenrobbo]

I can't comment on the Bridgestones, as I haven't tried them, but I am very pleased with the Dunlop Sport BluResponse for all-round performance.

Good grip in the dry, wet, and even snow. Wear rate is very good, considering they've done a couple of trackdays and laps of Spa ( two visits on our S Club tours ).
Still a reasonable amount of tread left after approx 20,000 miles of my driving!
They also score well on road noise ( Not that I could hear it anyway! . )

[v8s4me]

I have Bridgestone Turanza on my daily driver. It's a heavy FWD Euro-box and they last for around 40,000 miles. Good all-weather grip and very low road noise; a very good tyre. Never been round Spa in it though

[zombeh]

Uniroyal RainExpert on mine, they seem to last fairly well and aren't completely devoid of grip. You've got a lot more choice in V than the Z that's supposed to be on a V8 though.

60 is low compared to the 82 on a standard 1970/80s family car tyre but not compared to the rubber bands used on lots of moderns. Personally I'd consider anything 50 or lower to be "low", 55-70 "sensible" and 80/82 tends to be a bit tall and typically suggests you could fit something wider on there if you tried.

[Tarmac Tickler]

Thanks for all the input, just ordered a set of 4 Dunlop Sport Blue Response, 205/60/15/V
Hopefully get them fitted on Wednesday...............

[Tarmac Tickler]

The Dunlops have been fitted today and all is well, look the part and feel more confident with them on.
26 PSI all round, how does that sound?

[v8s4me]

Tarmac Tickler said:

...26 PSI all round, how does that sound?

24psi is recommended but if you're happy then leave it.

[phillpot]

Tarmac Tickler said:

26 PSI all round, how does that sound?

should make the steering lighter!

[greymrj]

I was on Bridgestone Turanza ER300 but they are not available anymore and the T001 replacement doesnt seem to be well rated on other forums. I have got through a set of rears in <5000miles This car is SO much fun!! ( as Greyhulk Steve knows those rears do smoke well !)

So I have gone for the Dunlop Sport Blue Response in original profile 205/60R15 91V.

Not entirely happy about Turanza on the front Blue Response on the back but the fronts are well under half worn.

[mk1fan]

Swap them round and burn through the rears again.

[greenhulk]

greymrj said:

This car is SO much fun!! ( as Greyhulk Steve knows those rears do smoke well !)

That i do stopped surprisingly well actually, which brake setup were you using?

Got the toyo proxes on mine all round, seem pretty well rounded tyres. (chimaera calipers an 260mm discs are great on the 'S' too)