TYRES - Types and Sizes - Advice please

[m1nky]

After recently buying a T350, I need to replace the rear tyres. The front has nearly new Eagle F1's so was going to replace the rears with the same brand. However I have read the Toyo's are a little stickier. Just wondered what everyone else recommends? Cost dosnt matter as I just want the best tyres after finding out for myself how lively the back end is!!
The size of the rear tyres are 235/40/ZR18. I also read that people were fitting wider tyres, upto 255, just wondered if anyone was running this size tyre and if so any probs. I know this has been covered before but I cant find the thread! Thanks for your help

[laz11]

Falken FK452!!! dogs danglies and nice soft compound for extra stickiness!! www.falkentyres.co.uk

[s5tvr]

I've just put the Silverstone Performance SP12 wheels on mt T350c and I'm running Goodyear Eagle F1's 225/35 Front & 265/35 Rear. So far, I've been very impressed with the SP12 wheels (less tramlining and better high speed feel through the steering wheel) and the wider tyres at the back give noticeably more grip. Also, I'm more than happy with the GY F1's - I've heard Toyo's are a bit softer, don't last as long and are not as good in the wet.

[allyt]

laz11 said:

Falken FK452!!! dogs danglies and nice soft compound for extra stickiness!! www.falkentyres.co.uk

I agree, well happy with mine.

[madbadger]

I've got 265/35 Toyos on SP12s and would agree it's a better size. I've been happy with Toyos for the past 3 years in all sorts of conditions.

However when I had the spiders on I was running 245/40. I'd definately go for these over the 235/40 regardless of what make tyres you go for.

[icb]

I've got the SP wheels on, do you need to have the geo reset when fitting these 265 tyres on? thanks.

[madbadger]

icb said:

I've got the SP wheels on, do you need to have the geo reset when fitting these 265 tyres on? thanks.

Isn't it best to check it when you put any tyres on? Don't know for sure though.

Mine were done as part of a 12k service and needed a reasonable bit of set up.

[T66ORA]

I`ve been running 255/35x18 Toyos on the rear of my Tamora for 4000 miles now, no problems with clearance, ride quality or gearing, there is a little bit of extra grip, but nothing too marked.

[m1nky]

Thanks for the advice. 255/35's it is. Priced up F1's today in that size and can get for £100 plus VAT each. Dosn't seem to bad. Current tyres JUST above wear bars so I think it's best to change soon!!

[madbadger]

m1nky said:

Thanks for the advice. 255/35's it is. Priced up F1's today in that size and can get for £100 plus VAT each. Dosn't seem to bad. Current tyres JUST above wear bars so I think it's best to change soon!!

Not sure 255s are ideal on the standard spiders. They have an 8.5" width rather than SPs 9".

Matt Full SP has done a lot of research into it. I'll see if I can find the thread.

Edited to add link: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=325663&r=4518210&hm=32722#4518210

Edited by madbadger on Wednesday 31st January 21:30

[TurboTomato]

m1nky said:

Thanks for the advice. 255/35's it is. Priced up F1's today in that size and can get for £100 plus VAT each. Dosn't seem to bad. Current tyres JUST above wear bars so I think it's best to change soon!!

Yeah be careful mate, I drove my Rover shed into the back of a Discovery this morning as it was really slippery. Doh!

[MrsS]

madbadger said:

m1nky said:

Thanks for the advice. 255/35's it is. Priced up F1's today in that size and can get for £100 plus VAT each. Dosn't seem to bad. Current tyres JUST above wear bars so I think it's best to change soon!!

Not sure 255s are ideal on the standard spiders. They have an 8.5" width rather than SPs 9".

Matt Full SP has done a lot of research into it. I'll see if I can find the thread.

Edited to add link: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=325663&r=4518210&hm=32722#4518210

Edited by madbadger on Wednesday 31st January 21:30

255s seem to work fine on a Sagaris with 8.5" spiders?

[T66ORA]

Yep 255`s are fine on the rear, they are standard now on late Tuscans and Sags, SP don`t seem to think there would be any problems either.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=7&t=238584

[m1nky]

Sorry to here about that Turbo Tomato. Cant help but smile at the thought of you losing a rover 214 thingy after driving a T350 for a year - hope it sorts itself out for you mate. Thanks everyone for the advice

[madbadger]

T66ORA said:

Yep 255`s are fine on the rear, they are standard now on late Tuscans and Sags, SP don`t seem to think there would be any problems either.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=7&t=238584

255s then.

[Daftlad]

madbadger said:

T66ORA said:

Yep 255`s are fine on the rear, they are standard now on late Tuscans and Sags, SP don`t seem to think there would be any problems either.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=7&t=238584

255s then.

I have a set of 1000 miler Eagle F1s going cheap off my Sagaris (replaced by R888s after running in mileage) if you're interested.

[3R titanium]

Cost dosen't matter!!! Wot line of work are you in?

[Daftlad]

3R titanium said:

Cost dosen't matter!!! Wot line of work are you in?

Oil and Gas Exploration - the slave labour end of it.......me being the slave.