New tyre make/model/size reocmmendations

[Session]

Right, my front tyres died majorly today so after new ones. I've searched lots of threads on here about models and sizes etc.

I have been running Goodyear Eagle F1 Asym's and really liked them,they've been good in the wet and dry so I don't want anything worse in the wet which according to some reviews most alternatives are. However, this tyre has been discontinued and replaced with the Mk2 version but I can't find any in the same size, I've had 225/35 on it and been pretty happy.

The Mk2 Eagle F1 is available in 225/40 and some threads on here suggest going to 40 profile but I'm worried about them scrubbing the arch, anyone running these on a T350c and got feedback? I have Racing Red shocks so that may help and I wouldnt' mind a litle extra shock absorption from taller profile.

Looking at tyre reviews online the Conti Sport Contcat 3 or 5 is rated but anyone have other suggestions?

Many thanks in advance.

[Barry Ashcroft]

When I switched to 40 proflie had to raise the ride height and replace the bulbous headlight cover with a flat panel.

[Mattt]

Can't help with size, but I've got the F1A2 tyres on the rear - and seem good so far.

[RedSpike66]

225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear Toyo T1R and I think they are very good for the money, but DO need a bit of wearing in - probably about 500 - 1000 miles in my experience. Fantastic in the dry, and no complaints in the wet either... never had Goodyears so can't compare, only with original Toyo T1S and I think they're as good as T1S's..

They can rub on the front arch under full lock, but only a little bit - I run standard ride height with Gaz Gold Pro's all round.

HTH
Mike

[Session]

Thanks for all the help. Looked at all sorts of performance tyre reviews and went with some Conti SportContact 3's as I didn't want to go to 40 profile in case of rubbing etc. I had some older Conti Sport Contacts on a Seat Cupra years ago and they were a massive improvement on the Pirelli PZero's it came with so will see how they go.