40s - What a difference!
Discussion
Hello all,
Had Eagle F1s on the car since I bought it 4 years ago.
They've lasted pretty well.
However, I decided that due to the thread showing on the insides, I'd better get some new rubber.
I took in to consideration that the Eagle 225/35/18s on the front, were just too low profile and extremely harsh;they also didn't give much protection to the rims - 18" spiders.
So I purchased a pair of TOYO PROXES R888s as Yokohama Parada Spec 2s aren't made in 225/40/18.
Just had the tyres fitted at Quick Fit (who were fantastic, really helpful and professional) - and..
What a difference - feels more planted, feels so much more responsive and the harshness has completely disappeared. The steering feels more in touch and the drive is much more comfortable.
Can highly recommend changing to 40's on the front and they look much better as well, kind of Aston Martinish/BMW'ish.
Am going back to QF on Wednesday to have the rears fitted.
Can't wait.
MB
Had Eagle F1s on the car since I bought it 4 years ago.
They've lasted pretty well.
However, I decided that due to the thread showing on the insides, I'd better get some new rubber.
I took in to consideration that the Eagle 225/35/18s on the front, were just too low profile and extremely harsh;they also didn't give much protection to the rims - 18" spiders.
So I purchased a pair of TOYO PROXES R888s as Yokohama Parada Spec 2s aren't made in 225/40/18.
Just had the tyres fitted at Quick Fit (who were fantastic, really helpful and professional) - and..
What a difference - feels more planted, feels so much more responsive and the harshness has completely disappeared. The steering feels more in touch and the drive is much more comfortable.
Can highly recommend changing to 40's on the front and they look much better as well, kind of Aston Martinish/BMW'ish.
Am going back to QF on Wednesday to have the rears fitted.
Can't wait.
MB
Del 203 said:
marcus1970 said:
40s - What a difference!
Shirley its not the profile thats making the difference when your saying you've put R888's on ?
) I'd sooner put on a set of winter tyres ATM...888s as winter closes in!
You're all bl**dy mad!
Seriously guys, do be very, very careful, any road legal slick is fantastic in the right conditions, but they will not cope with wet very well, and I wouldn't even think about sleet/snow.
Do yourself a favour and put a cheap set of 16' on for the winter, and really enjoy the car in the spring-summer.
If you do do that remember to keep the 888s cool and dark, while they're off the car.
Tim
You're all bl**dy mad!
Seriously guys, do be very, very careful, any road legal slick is fantastic in the right conditions, but they will not cope with wet very well, and I wouldn't even think about sleet/snow.
Do yourself a favour and put a cheap set of 16' on for the winter, and really enjoy the car in the spring-summer.
If you do do that remember to keep the 888s cool and dark, while they're off the car.
Tim
No Cerbera bodies are the same or even remotely symetrical, so who knows what rubs/ doesnt rub.
Edited to add: R888's in winter = crash or blow out, I believe they arent meant for use below 5(?) degrees. I've seen the results of ignoring this - its simply not worth it on such irreplaceable cars/people.
Edited to add: R888's in winter = crash or blow out, I believe they arent meant for use below 5(?) degrees. I've seen the results of ignoring this - its simply not worth it on such irreplaceable cars/people.
Edited by BCA on Wednesday 26th November 20:39
Might have a point there - sub zero = cracking!
This looks a little scary
http://marktg.toyotires.com/file/TireStorage.pdf
This looks a little scary
http://marktg.toyotires.com/file/TireStorage.pdf
This is quite an eyeopener:
WARNING!
The rubber compounds used in these tires have unique properties that, when compared to other tires, can cause them to lose some of their flexibility when stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures. This loss in flexibility can lead to potential cracking and other damage to the tire.
TO MINIMIZETHE CHANCES OFTHIS HAPPENING, CONSUMERS AND INSTALLERS ARE ADVISED TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS DURING SUB-FREEZING CONDITIONS:
1. Do not operate the car with these tires, as the tires may suddenly fail.
2. Always store these tires indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tires for at least 24 hours in a temperature controlled environment of 68°F (20°C) or warmer.
4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of nonuse or storage.
5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tires, as the tires may crack.
WARNING!
The rubber compounds used in these tires have unique properties that, when compared to other tires, can cause them to lose some of their flexibility when stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures. This loss in flexibility can lead to potential cracking and other damage to the tire.
TO MINIMIZETHE CHANCES OFTHIS HAPPENING, CONSUMERS AND INSTALLERS ARE ADVISED TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS DURING SUB-FREEZING CONDITIONS:
1. Do not operate the car with these tires, as the tires may suddenly fail.
2. Always store these tires indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tires for at least 24 hours in a temperature controlled environment of 68°F (20°C) or warmer.
4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of nonuse or storage.
5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tires, as the tires may crack.
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