Anyone run Goddyear F1s on a Griff?
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Not even sure if they do them in the necessary sizes but the reason I ask is that:
I had SO2s on the last Griff which were good, but like rocking horse pooh now...
I then went to Pirelli P-Zeros on the Ferrari which were outstanding, which should be expected with the softer compound, however they are quite expensive and only last (me) 7000 miles on the rear ...
Then, I had an absolute revelation when I put Goodyear Eagle F1s on the 911. Not expensive, nice looking tyre with the benefit of the rim protection ridge ... but just unbelievable levels of grip, especially in damp conditions. You just cannot get the back end to slide without really REALLY trying!
Seem to be the ideal wheel mate for the upcoming new Griff.
Go on - now someone tell me they don't do 'em in the right size
er, any kind Mod care to correct my title speller please
I had SO2s on the last Griff which were good, but like rocking horse pooh now...
I then went to Pirelli P-Zeros on the Ferrari which were outstanding, which should be expected with the softer compound, however they are quite expensive and only last (me) 7000 miles on the rear ...
Then, I had an absolute revelation when I put Goodyear Eagle F1s on the 911. Not expensive, nice looking tyre with the benefit of the rim protection ridge ... but just unbelievable levels of grip, especially in damp conditions. You just cannot get the back end to slide without really REALLY trying!
Seem to be the ideal wheel mate for the upcoming new Griff.
Go on - now someone tell me they don't do 'em in the right size
er, any kind Mod care to correct my title speller please
Edited by burriana on Wednesday 10th January 22:02
Got Eagle F1's on the back of the Griff here.
I don't think they sell them in the right size/rating for the front but I didn't look because my fronts were nearly new at the time.
I bought the F1's on the strength of the unbelievable difference they made to the handling of mrs barreti's MGF (don't laugh, she's got an S2000 these days and would give a lot of people a run for their money)
I haven't had any problems with them on the Griff, although the cars handling is a bit skittish - probably because I think the shocks/springs need sorting, so I don't really push the car that hard.
I don't think they sell them in the right size/rating for the front but I didn't look because my fronts were nearly new at the time.
I bought the F1's on the strength of the unbelievable difference they made to the handling of mrs barreti's MGF (don't laugh, she's got an S2000 these days and would give a lot of people a run for their money)
I haven't had any problems with them on the Griff, although the cars handling is a bit skittish - probably because I think the shocks/springs need sorting, so I don't really push the car that hard.
Not tried Eagle F1s on the Griff but did try them on the rear of the V8s and found them a major improvement over the RE71s (I think) that were the standard fit. I just asked at the local High Street fitter for the softest compound they had in stock in the appropriate size so wasn’t very scientific about choosing them.
blueyonder said:
Sourcing tyres before you've even bought the Griff.........can't wait can you 
No, just a musing I had as know the SOs are scarce now, and let's face it, hopefully it won't be long if this one is all it's cracked up to be!
It's a bit of a downer if they don't do them in the front size. One of the things I try to avoid if I can is mis-matched tyres, purely from an aesthetic (fussy!) view point.
Not sure on Falkens as I have never experienced them 
Money isn't really an issue, it's purely the fact that the F1s, under some pretty extreme and deliberate provocation in both dry and damp, at speed, are simply amazing
If I can't get F1s then I'll probably try and find the equivalent P-Zero ... hmmm, soft tyres
Money isn't really an issue, it's purely the fact that the F1s, under some pretty extreme and deliberate provocation in both dry and damp, at speed, are simply amazing
If I can't get F1s then I'll probably try and find the equivalent P-Zero ... hmmm, soft tyres
burriana said:
Not sure on Falkens as I have never experienced them
Money isn't really an issue, it's purely the fact that the F1s, under some pretty extreme and deliberate provocation in both dry and damp, at speed, are simply amazing
If I can't get F1s then I'll probably try and find the equivalent P-Zero ... hmmm, soft tyres
Money isn't really an issue, it's purely the fact that the F1s, under some pretty extreme and deliberate provocation in both dry and damp, at speed, are simply amazing
If I can't get F1s then I'll probably try and find the equivalent P-Zero ... hmmm, soft tyres
You wont find P-Zeros in the right sizes...Yokos and Toyos you'll struggle with...unless you are changing the wheels that is...
R888 
sticks to the road 
into a Griffith 
seasider said:
oggs said:
Now on mine are Toyo's all round... on Griff wheels
Now all you needs a Griff bodyshell
He's got a point you know David!
I'll text you when I get away from the Agency as it is looking a bit stacked tomorrow, as we have to re-voice and edit yet another commercial to go to stations tomorrow
burriana said:
seasider said:
oggs said:
Now on mine are Toyo's all round... on Griff wheels
Now all you needs a Griff bodyshell
He's got a point you know David!
I'll text you when I get away from the Agency as it is looking a bit stacked tomorrow, as we have to re-voice and edit yet another commercial to go to stations tomorrow
Del Del Del doesn't have a point he's just car-nut
No worries mate just text us when you can.
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