Tyres for a 450seac

[MagicSEAC]

Hi,
First it's nice to be back here after some time away (job interfered!). I am now planning to get my SEAC sorted and back onto the road. We haven't been together for a number of years (probably over 5!) and I have missed the grins and the sounds.

I would value some views. I need to replace all of the tyres, as they are clearly older and with flattish spots. The current ones are a mix of RE71(front) and SO2PP(back). Times have moved on and so have tyres. Are there any views on 'best tyres' for a big wedge? The size would be 225/50(z)r15 all round on 'standard' wedge rims. I plan to generally make noise around country roads/villages in Cornwall with the occasional track day to scare myself.
Thanks for any comments
Phil 450SEAC

[JMF894]

I think a good tyre for you chap would be a Toyo Proxes

Jimbo

[carob]

Cornwall eh!!! heading down there tomorrow, would be nice to see, hear a SEAC flying around.

Toyo Proxes probably the best way to go.

Rob

[rev-erend]

Phil

Great to have you back..

Re the tyres - it's not so much which to have as trying to actually find any tyre of this size.

There is not much around.

[400SE Dave]

Why not try Wanco Ditchfinders, available in all sizes and really cheap

I would say the Toyo's as well are a good all round tyre, if a little soft. They do wear quite quickly especially on the tracks.

[rev-erend]

Found some..

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

Go for the Toyo Proxes.. T1R.

Most places I looked have nothing.

[adam quantrill]

Cheers Alan - good spot I have ordered 2 new fronts. Good price too!

I have N2000's on there at the mo and though they were cheap they have maybe only 70-80% of the grip and also make giveaway squealing noises when pushed - not good when you are chasing down a jamjar and trying to be discreet but fast through roundabouts.

;^)

Now for the rears - on a big wedge I would recommend you get some 16" 9J split rims for the rear so you can get some 245 rubber on there. Then the choices of rubber (while maintaining a similar rolling diameter for the speedo) open up a bit, and you get more rubber on the road which means less breakaway under full welly.

I have a set of Cerbie wheels where I proved the concept and now have the original 15" split rims on the front and 16" on the rear.

[B@man]

Would those be a set of 16" OZ Saturns ?

[adam quantrill]

No - dunno who made the standard Cerbie wheels but although they look similar to Saturns they are not the same.

The 16" OZ split rims are ex-tuscan racer ones.

[B@man]

Cheers Adam, considering the Cerbie wheel option myself, one my rear OZ rims is bent, all four tyres are ancient and 16's all round give a bit more room for some bigger anchors up front plus Standard Cerb rims don't demand the stupid money of the OZ split rims.

[MagicSEAC]

Great - looks like the Toyo Proxes T1R then. I have found some down here in the SW, so will get them sorted next week. That means I can drive the car to get the outriggers checked over and possibly fixed...
Thanks for the input and comments.

Adam and b@man,
I want to keep the car standard (as much as any TVR is... ), so while I agree with your suggestions overall, I am going to stay with the curent split wheels I have. They have just been refurbed with all stainless steel bolts and a respray/varnish. Looking good too

Thanks to all and hope to catch up at BBW12 if not before.
Phil

[JMF894]

Phil i'm running these at present on wifey's Furby rs. Seem to wear well and dont get noisy as they wear either.

Jimbo