bridgestone

[jod]

Hi,Anyone know where i can get a couple of 205/55 zr 15 so3.
I managed to get hold of 2 new ones for the back but struggling for the front.
Mot is looming.
Thanks

[tvrbob]

Take the plunge and fit Toyo T!-R's. Once fitted you'll wonder why you bothered trying to hold on to those old bridgstones.

[jod]

I've recently fitted two new bridgestones on the back, so i really ought to match the front if at all possible.
Cheers

[tvr keith]

According to my son who works for ATS the Bridgestone SO2's and SO3's are no longer available. They phoned Bridgestone and got this information.
So it looks as though you will have to go for another make unless you can find a supplier with old stock
Keith

[mrsflipflopgriff]

T1R's only available in V rating in this size. No option on GSD2 either. SP9000's are the only option unless your insurer will accept the downgrade to V rated. Just fitted SP9000's to the front of the Griff and they feel very sure (around 600 miles now). Mac is used daily so if they are good in the wet hopefully they'll be great in the dry.
FFG

[JonRB]

I've found this on our Elan M100 and also my Corrado VR6, both of which run 205/50 R15

It is getting increasingly difficult to find performance tyres as so many manufacturers simply aren't bothering to make decent tyres in these sizes as they don't consider there is sufficient demand given that even your average shopping trolley now seems to be running 16's.

[225]

I would definately look elsewhere than bridgestones, never had rated them really.

[jod]

Hi eveybody,thanks for the replies.
Having just fitted the bridgestones on the rear what tyre would the majorty of owners fit on the front?
Cheers

[Red V8]

Jod... I run Bridgestone on the rear and Toyo's on the front... no problems

[IVANHOE]

Red V8 said:

Jod... I run Bridgestone on the rear and Toyo's on the front... no problems

So do I,with no problems.

[jod]

Thanks for the replies.
I will now start pricing up some toyo's.
Cheers

[the preacher]

Hi Guys, I know you are enquiring about the fronts but I have 2 brand new SO3 for the rears for sale 07718800433

Thanks Norman

[DUTCHTVR]

Hello jod,

the dutch officiel TVR dealer has brand new front and rear So3 pole position
on stock (about 20 of front and 20 for the rear).
This tire's ar the last of europe available.Look at www.TVR.NL

good luck
Wijnand

[mrsflipflopgriff]

Bridgestones not a patch on the Toyo's. SO's rubbish in the wet.
FFG

[jod]

Thanks dutch,sent them an e-mail just waiting a reply.
Cheers

[zippee]

I've just spoken to a couple of tyre dealers who have confirmed the AVON ZZ3s are available in 205/55/15 ZR rating.

[FlipFlopGriff]

We had Avons when we bought the Griff (on the rear end) and they weren't good. Don't think they were ZZ3's though.
Dunlop SP9000's now on the front - they do a ZR in 205/55/15. Very impressed so far - not had any dry, warm weather to try them in yet though.
FFG