Tyres for 450
Tyres for 450
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pb450

Original Poster:

1,305 posts

190 months

Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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A question regaridng tyre ratings:

The original tyres were Z rated and I understand these are like hen's teeth these days, if available at all. So the general consensus (and the only way forward) seems to be V or W rated tyres. What are people usig these days?

Toyo Proxes look favourite although I know there are divided views on these tyres. Blackcicles appear to have 15" V rated and 16" W rated tyres available in the correct width and ratio. I have the original Imola 15" and 16" rims, no power steering I don't do track days. So what's the general advice please? (Apologies if this is an old topic but the PH search function is STILL not working.)

Also, not sure what the insurance companies think of this. Anyone got any feedback on this aspect?

hiltonig

3,153 posts

238 months

Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Toyos T1R are fine

fausTVR

1,442 posts

180 months

Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Recently put yokohama s-drives on my standard estoril 15" fronts
205 55 r15 88w, happy so far, £90 each from local sts.

pb450

Original Poster:

1,305 posts

190 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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OK, thanks. Any insurance stories from anyone? ears

TV8

3,552 posts

205 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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pb450 said:
OK, thanks. Any insurance stories from anyone? ears
Insurance companies just like to be told things and they are fine with it.