Tyres for Best Grip
Discussion
So, I am going for new tyres on the Griff. The existing ones have plenty of tread, but at 15 years old they are probably past their best.
What would people recommend for best grip - both brand and size. It is on the original wheels, so 15 inch on the front and 16 inch at the rear.
When I say best grip, I mean best grip in all real world conditions. So grip in the wet and cold on a rough road is just as important as grip in the dry on a perfectly smooth piece of tarmac.
I am not particularly bothered about having the same brand on the back as the front.
What would people recommend for best grip - both brand and size. It is on the original wheels, so 15 inch on the front and 16 inch at the rear.
When I say best grip, I mean best grip in all real world conditions. So grip in the wet and cold on a rough road is just as important as grip in the dry on a perfectly smooth piece of tarmac.
I am not particularly bothered about having the same brand on the back as the front.
Mileage will be tiny so I dont mind anything that wears out quickly.
Currently body off, but as it will have all new suspension I thought it would be rude to put the 15 year old tyres on it.
I have a few months until I will need tyres, but I am trying to get all the trivial stuff out the way.
Currently body off, but as it will have all new suspension I thought it would be rude to put the 15 year old tyres on it.
I have a few months until I will need tyres, but I am trying to get all the trivial stuff out the way.
black_potato said:
I have both R1R and R888 on my lotus. R1R are a great road tyre in most conditions. R888 are fine until you hit standing water, then its time to pray.
Thanks, that is really good feedback. I was always impressed by the R1R, but on a car doing 20k miles a year it didn't make sense. The Griff probably wont do more than 1,000 miles a year, so it wont matter how quickly they wear out.Black P, That is exactly what I am afraid of...
Jes, clearly that vid was taken on a lap, and there would have been some heat in the tyres (I appreciate a sprint will only be a lap or so, so maybe not much heat). What I am afraid off is road driving at sensible speed, so little or no heat in the tyres and having to do an emergency stop. For example, ambling down a B road at 40 or 50 mph in heavy rain and then some idiot pulls out from a side road or similar. Will the 888's be good in that sort of situation, or put another way, will they be noticeably worse than any other tyre in that situation?
Jes, clearly that vid was taken on a lap, and there would have been some heat in the tyres (I appreciate a sprint will only be a lap or so, so maybe not much heat). What I am afraid off is road driving at sensible speed, so little or no heat in the tyres and having to do an emergency stop. For example, ambling down a B road at 40 or 50 mph in heavy rain and then some idiot pulls out from a side road or similar. Will the 888's be good in that sort of situation, or put another way, will they be noticeably worse than any other tyre in that situation?
I am not worried about how long they last, the annual mileage is / will be tiny.
I am concerned about how well they grip, particularly in the wet and cold. The impression I get from previous posts is that the T1R is not a great tyre in aqua-planning conditions, which puts me off it a bit, even though I know I would love the dry grip.
I am concerned about how well they grip, particularly in the wet and cold. The impression I get from previous posts is that the T1R is not a great tyre in aqua-planning conditions, which puts me off it a bit, even though I know I would love the dry grip.
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