Tyre question

[The_Ox]

Hi all,

It's come to that time again when the tyres need replacing on my Chim. It's a standard 5.0 so has 16" rear wheels (I believe the correct tyres are 245/45/16 ZR). I have been quoted for a pair of Bridgestone S02 N3s. I know that there aren't many tyres that fit but these seem to be reasonable - does anybody have any experience with these on a Chim?

Cheers,

Ox

[VerySideways]

N3's are Porsche fitment... different tread pattern and compound to the standard SO3.
What do you currently have on the front?

[daz the plumber]

good year eagle or toyas, im looking at eather kumho ecsta ku31 or felken 452`s as the toyas have jumped up in price . http://www.camskill.co.uk/

[VerySideways]

Just gone for Dunlop SP9000's, they seem pretty good price/performance.

[The_Ox]

Hi!

Thanks for the replies. I've currently got Bridgestone SO3 Potenzas all round. I've read a couple of reviews on the Porsche forums and they seem to think that the SO2s are a good set of tyres. Any thoughts?

Cheers

[Meatball]

Only Toyos for me

[daz the plumber]

i have 2x 205/55/15 and 2x225/50/16 only covered 1000 miles ,they look new,toyos t1r for sale

Edited by daz the plumber on Tuesday 30th December 12:02

[VerySideways]

SO2's are fab, that's what i used on my Chims years ago but can't seem to find them anymore.

And S02 N2's are Porsche fitment - totally different tyre.

[chim]

VerySideways said:

Just gone for Dunlop SP9000's, they seem pretty good price/performance.

+1

[wheels1]

daz the plumber said:

i have 2x 205/55/15 and 2x225/50/16 only covered 1000 miles ,they look new,toyos t1r for sale

Edited by daz the plumber on Tuesday 30th December 12:02

Daz.
Don't tell me at long last you have bought some new wheels?

[MADMAX2]

VerySideways said:

Just gone for Dunlop SP9000's, they seem pretty good price/performance.

SP9000s get my vote

[bobfather]

Don't get the Bridgestone S02's. The compound is too hard for your car. The SO2pp were developed with softer compound to overcome this issue.

[bigdods]

SP9000's on the front Falken FK452's on the back (they dont make 452's in 15") . Very happy with the results. I also have FK452's on my other cars (Golf V5 and Omega V6) very good grip and traction wet and dry, progressive break away and reasonable wear rates.

[daz the plumber]

not yet after the new year ,looking for the best price ,i thought they may go down as all alloys ,copper etc have dropped two thirds .

[Gaffer]

You will struggle to get SO2's any more same with F1's, SO3's are pants - dont touch them.

Shame as F1's are awesome (have them on Candy). I am running SP9000's on Daisy and to be totally honest - I fking hate them but they were very cheap took ages to bed in, slippy in the dry and not much better in the wet. BIG PANTS imho.

Main problem wiht Chims now is finding a decent tyre that will fit the old 15 inch fronts - unless you have upgraded to 16/17/18's.

Daisy is on 16's all round but will ditch them next year and put 18's on as I prefer the ride of the 18's (TVR Power had them on the demo SC Chim), probably the spiders from Candy (yes will have to do the conversion).

Just remember - what suits one person, may not suit you.

Claire

[spend]

Gaffer said:

Daisy is on 16's all round but will ditch them next year and put 18's on as I prefer the ride of the 18's (TVR Power had them on the demo SC Chim), probably the spiders from Candy (yes will have to do the conversion).

I'll gladly swap you my 5 stud conversion, tyres & brakes in exchange for Candy?

[Markh]

MADMAX2 said:

VerySideways said:

Just gone for Dunlop SP9000's, they seem pretty good price/performance.

SP9000s get my vote

and mine ++++

[stefan1200]

Hankook is still producing the Ventus R-S2 sports tyre with "W" specification in 225/50/15 and 245/45/16 which seem to be standard on later Chims with PAS.

Will give them a try when they're available again here in Germany in Jan or Feb; don't know about availability in the UK.

Stefan

[bobfather]

Gaffer said:

You will struggle to get SO2's any more

Hi Claire, the OP is referring to SO2's not SO2pp's. The SO2 is still available but is not an option for our TVR's. It's a Porsche tyre; it has a harder compound, stiffer side walls and is missing the rim bead.

[Gaffer]

bobfather said:

Gaffer said:

You will struggle to get SO2's any more

Hi Claire, the OP is referring to SO2's not SO2pp's. The SO2 is still available but is not an option for our TVR's. It's a Porsche tyre; it has a harder compound, stiffer side walls and is missing the rim bead.

That'll learn me to read with both eyes open.

Shame as the SO2's were a good tyre as are the F1's. I have the same dilemma for both of mine very soon...

Claire