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[mjfuller]

I need to replace the tyres, the back are down to the legal limit, the front are low but still ok for a while, however I intend to replace all four ready for Winter… Last Winter I spun the car on the exit of a roundabout, it was damp and I gave it a bit too much gas and managed a 180 degree change of direction. Since then I do not take liberties in the wet (or snow) and would now like to make sure that I purchase the best rubber for fast road use. Yoko tires, 205/50ZR17 front and 235/40ZR17 rear, fitted to the standard rims are reported to give better grip and handling, although some mods are required fitting the wider front tyre I am keen to go this route Can anyone confirm that this is a worthwhile change from the Bridgestones and if the actual tyre diameter would be the same as the original and therefore not affect the final drive ratio. cheers

[Ricky2772]

good luck with the 235...I already scrape the wheelwell with the yoko 225... front: 205/50 is too fat. use 205/40 or 45. you might want to try the toyo proxes.....solid shoulder, excellent grip in all circumstances. one of the best road tyre to track with...

[mjfuller]

Ricky thanks for the info I think I will need to check out the sizes in a bit more detail before I spend my hard earned cash, hate to buy the tyres and find that they touch on the body work. I was under the impression that the sizes quoted were OK and it was a common modification on Speedsters in Germany. Toyo proxes sound interesting...... cheers

[Jim_Cross]

I've heard that the grip from Toyo Proxes in wet or dry is excellent, and AFAIK they're pretty cheap...but they last about 5 minutes I wonder how the costs between running longer lasting Bridgestones and cheaper Toyos compare?

[R1 nur]

I have been looking into this today and have found oe Potenza's for £376.17 all in. These were on a Speedster I saw at the ring this weekend. Sorry I missed the sizes. But the wheel arches on the inside were missing...

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[Mutt & Jeff]

I have been looking into this today and have found oe Potenza's for £376.17 all in.

That's a great price...did that include fitting? Where did you obtain this quote??

cheers

[R1 nur]

That's a great price...did that include fitting? Where did you obtain this quote??

Yep. Fitting balancing valves VAT but not tracking.

As ever - Micheldever Tyres.

www.micheldever.co.uk/

[Mutt & Jeff]

Thanks Mate cheers