Toyo T1Rs low rating on Black Circles
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Just been looking for prices of Toyo T1Rs for my 450, running 15" front and 16" rears.
Black circles have them in stock but list them as having an E rating for wet grip (A being the best), which was surprising. I've always thought the wet grip was one of the best things about these tyres (compared to the SO2s and SO3s anyhow).
The only 205/55/R15 tyre they list as having an A wet-grip rating is the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. Those with B ratings are Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, Yokohama S.Drive and the Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun.
I have never heard of anyone fitting any of these to a Chimaera.
The only 225/50/R16 tyre they list as having an A wet-grip rating is the Dunlop SP Sport 01. B's include Micheling Primacy HP, Yokohama Advan Sport V105, Hancook Ventus Prime 2 K115, Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31.
Again other than maybe the Eagle and the Michelin, not heard of anyone using these.
Has anyone any experience with any of these ?
Reason I am interested in wet grip is I use my car as a daily drive and the Bridgestone SO2/SO3s were disconcerting in any standing water. The T1Rs were nowhere near as good as teh Bridgestones in the dry but were a good compromise.
Black circles have them in stock but list them as having an E rating for wet grip (A being the best), which was surprising. I've always thought the wet grip was one of the best things about these tyres (compared to the SO2s and SO3s anyhow).
The only 205/55/R15 tyre they list as having an A wet-grip rating is the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. Those with B ratings are Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, Yokohama S.Drive and the Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun.
I have never heard of anyone fitting any of these to a Chimaera.
The only 225/50/R16 tyre they list as having an A wet-grip rating is the Dunlop SP Sport 01. B's include Micheling Primacy HP, Yokohama Advan Sport V105, Hancook Ventus Prime 2 K115, Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31.
Again other than maybe the Eagle and the Michelin, not heard of anyone using these.
Has anyone any experience with any of these ?
Reason I am interested in wet grip is I use my car as a daily drive and the Bridgestone SO2/SO3s were disconcerting in any standing water. The T1Rs were nowhere near as good as teh Bridgestones in the dry but were a good compromise.
Wow thanks for all the replies. Been away with work for a few days and wasn't expecting so many replies.
So getting back to the original question, i.e. has anyone used any of these:
205/55/R15 tyre
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse
Yokohama S.Drive
Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun
225/50/R16 rears
Dunlop SP Sport 01
Micheling Primacy HP
Yokohama Advan Sport V105
Hancook Ventus Prime 2 K115
Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31
Seems only the Dunlop SP (2 votes) and the Hankook (1 vote) so far
Other votes are for different tyres: Uniroyal Rain sport 3
Any other comments or recommendations ?
Bear in mind this is a daily driver so I want to be able to drive fairly quick in all weathers whereas track performance isn't that much of interest.
Wouldn't it be great if you could try before you buy with tyres!
So getting back to the original question, i.e. has anyone used any of these:
205/55/R15 tyre
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse
Yokohama S.Drive
Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun
225/50/R16 rears
Dunlop SP Sport 01
Micheling Primacy HP
Yokohama Advan Sport V105
Hancook Ventus Prime 2 K115
Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31
Seems only the Dunlop SP (2 votes) and the Hankook (1 vote) so far
Other votes are for different tyres: Uniroyal Rain sport 3
Any other comments or recommendations ?
Bear in mind this is a daily driver so I want to be able to drive fairly quick in all weathers whereas track performance isn't that much of interest.
Wouldn't it be great if you could try before you buy with tyres!
Edited by taylormj4 on Thursday 16th October 14:24
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