What tyre for best grip - 205/40-17

[BIG DUNC]

To go on the front of a Smart forfour Brabus, if it makes any difference.

The car does not do too many miles, so the big priority is for something that grips well.

What do you recommend?

[BIG DUNC]

Anyone?

[bradmoyle]

205-40-17, id have to say Hankook k107/k110.
Or Avon zz3

[BIG DUNC]

cheers

[bradmoyle]

Toyo TR1 also

[BIG DUNC]

The lads in the office are all saying to go for Yokohamas. That is what is on there currently, but if the Hankook, Toyo or Avon will grip better, I will go for one of them.

[Nick3point2]

bradmoyle said:

205-40-17, id have to say Hankook k107/k110.
Or Avon zz3

Really?????


OP, I'd avoid them like the plague.

Yokohama parada spec 2 are the best 'everyday' tyre for out and out grip or Toyo R888 for something a bit more special!!

[BIG DUNC]

It has Yokohama P spec2 s on there now, which do seem good, but because they were on there when I bought the car, I dont know how good. I dont mind paying a bit more for something that will give a bit more grip. However, I want to be sure that it will give more grip before spending the extra money. The trouble is, it is difficult to tell without buying and driving, then I am stuck with them even if I dont like them.

[bradmoyle]

Paradas are very good, the toyos also... value for money id say k110 but if you dont mind more then yes if it was just grip u r after then paradas or TR1.. similar quality and similar compound. Both japanese manufacturers. Personal preference from there on out

[Nick3point2]

bradmoyle said:

value for money id say k110 but if you dont mind more then yes if it was just grip u r after then paradas or TR1..

Well the OP did say he was mostly interested in grip and at no point mentioned any concern over price...

Seriously you would recommend kuhmo? I wouldn't fit them to a lawnmower.