Tyre quandry

[Woodster]

I'm sure I read somewhere that the life expectancy of a set of fronts for my CTR would be around 9k. Clicking over 20k and still 3mm right across I'm questioning whether I'm trying hard enough, and at the same time considering what I should go for by way of replacement rubber.
Favourites would seem to be the Bridgestones that it came with, but with winter rolling in, are they really the best choice (given that they struggle when they're cold).
I guess this is a question open to anyone with a FWD car with a bit of poke, thoughts on the best tyres to go for anyone?

[danger mouse]

I can highly recomend both Yohama A539's or Toyo Proxes T1-S's.....


...as dicussed here.

SO2's, Pzero's and Eagle f1's I'm sure are great, but the prices are way too grown up for me!

[dougal]

Going through the same thought process myself, had thought of maybe trying the Goodyear F1's, the ones that look semi-slick that one the EVO tyre test (on a front wheel drive car)?

[Twin Turbo]

Toyo Proxes get my vote....and they're excellent value.

[stu_allen]

Woodster - i've done 10k and 3 trackdays (1 wet) on mine! Thinking Toyos or F1's for replacement, possibly in a 215/40/17 instead

[dave_s13]

Hello, my first post BTW.

I can thouroughly recommend the Toyo Proxes. I've got em on my MR2 Turbo, they're sticky as feck in the dry and very good in the wet to.

[Mr2Mike]

If you are on a tight budget than the Falken FK451's are excellent, otherwise Eagle F1's or Bridgstone S02 PP's if you can find any, S03's if not.

[mikes]

I had an Accord Typr r and repalced the original Bridgestone re010s on the front with Yoko AVS sport (front tyre life was indeed around 9000 miles and reare around 14000). I was very disappointed as they spoilt the turn in and lacked precisiona and wet grip.

If you can stick with Bridgestones (SO2s are also a good aftermarket tyre, based on experience with my Alpine). I've heard good things about Goodyear Eagle Fis and Toyo T1s, but have no experience

Whatever, enjoy them, you'll have the opportunity to change hem againsoon enough!

Mike

[Squirrel Nutkins]

Mine only lasted 8000 miles with no track days. Was a bit concerned about this, replaced them with Yokohama A539's much better I think.

Dont know if I had hit a kerb and thrown the tracking out but the left shoulder on the offside front was nearly bald when I changed them. Anyone else had this?