TVR Chimaera 450 tyres

[stevenwiddupbell]

Would be interested to hear recommendation for replacement tyres for my Chimaera 450. I currently have Falken 452 225/50 ZR16 92W on rear and Dunlop SP 9000 205/55 ZR15 on front. I need fronts changed now but the rears will be OK for another year or so.
Reagrds

[A900ss]

I don't track my car so I'm perfectly happy with my Uniroyal RainSport 3's on my 450.

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

A900ss said:

I don't track my car so I'm perfectly happy with my Uniroyal RainSport 3's on my 450.

Out of interest, do you have standard size tyres on the front (205/55/15)?

If so, where did you get your Rainsport 3s from? I haven't seen them in stock in that size at any of the major online tyre suppliers for ages. They're supposed to be available, but never in stock.

[Richard 858]

There's always the popular Toyo T1R, as I have fitted, and have no complaints for road use & occasional sprints, although I'm not sure about 15" sizes.

[SILICONEKID345HP]

These every time for road use ,perfect for light high powered cars .

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/toyo-proxes-t...

[A900ss]

Dr Mike Oxgreen said:

A900ss said:

I don't track my car so I'm perfectly happy with my Uniroyal RainSport 3's on my 450.

Out of interest, do you have standard size tyres on the front (205/55/15)?

If so, where did you get your Rainsport 3s from? I haven't seen them in stock in that size at any of the major online tyre suppliers for ages. They're supposed to be available, but never in stock.

Yep, standard 205/55 15‘s from tyreleader.

[DoctorBonzo]

Or Lovetyres are selling them: http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Uniroyal-Rainsport-3/205...
I think they have just come back into stock this week

[stevenwiddupbell]

Yes they are standard Dunlop SP 205/55 ZR15 but I don't know where they were purchased as they cam e with the car when bought.
Regards
Steve

[Andy JB]

If your car has p/s then a 225x50x15 up front is great for steering weight feel combined with power rack - you can use 245x45x16 on rear as per oe for 500 variants for very planted car. Toyo's T1R good & just about available

[Pie]

Toyo Proxies seem to have gone the same way as Bridgestone SO2's
Any tips for the rear of my Chimaera? I do a few track days....

[QBee]

federal 595 RSRs are on my car for road and track use. They make good dry/damp road tyres, but I also find the grip as good as most track tyres.
I will be using them on Wednesday for a track day at Snetterton.