Suspension - Standard, Protech or Nitrons

[bertie]

I've got a Tuscan Mk2 convertible and whilst I love it to bits, it isnt the most reassuring thing on the road.

Tends to hunt cambers and generally be a bit darty, so was looking to ge the suspension setup.

Before I send it, what's the view on standard vs Protech vs Nitron suspension kits?

I'm not after making it a track monster, just feel more confident and composed for moderate road use.

As always, all advice gratefully recieved.

[bertie]

That is all very interesting stuff, thanks for the replies guys.

I spoke to Centre Gravity who setup my Caterham (and transformed the feel of the whole car) and they said they are very sensitive to ride height, they also mentioned tyre sizes.

So it looks like I have some cheking up / homework to do before anything else.....

I will keep you posted.

[bertie]

So car is back from MOT and had chance to looy at tyres.....

Toyo Proxes Sport 2

Front - 245/40-18
Rears - 245/40-18

[bertie]

Not sure if you mean me but mine is a 2006 S Convertible

[bertie]

Gladers01 said:

What number is yours on the register Bertie? #????

Mine is #1050

[bertie]

So the concensus is Michelin Pilot 4s

225/40-18 Front
255/40 (or 35?) -18 Rear

That sound right?

Shame I have to change all 4 as they are new tyres but I guess they will always sell

[bertie]

The Three D Mucketeer said:

I'd try Michelin Pilot 225/40s on the front and keep the TOYO fronts for rears once the current set of TOYOs are worn.... if you're not happy then move to 255s on the rear by then the choice of tyres will have changed ... fronts will last for ages compared to rears... rather than throw good tyres away

You wouldnt worry about mixing Michelin fronts with Toyo rears?
The size matters more than the manufacturer?

I could get other Toyos in 225 such as Proxes TR1 or Comfort for the front so at least both axles have same brand?

As always all advice very gratefully recieved

[bertie]

Just found I can get Toyo Proxes Sport 2 to match the rears in 225/40-18

Unless the Michelins are a world better that seems like a good ide to just change fronts to right size but match rears, no?

[bertie]

Ordered Toyo Sport 2 from mytyres so will get them on and see how it feels.

Thanks for help.

One further question, what pressures do folks run?