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Offline JC

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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #10 on: 18 January 2009, 14:08 »
chuff ive got the rainsports atm and they arent as good as toyo t1r's (except in heavy rain, when they are the best by miles), but if you can find some of the old goodyear eagle f1's go for them as they are slightly better than toyos and wear a lot better

looked at the reviews on the F1s,  not good at all  :undecided:

think the rainsport 2s will win out at th price I can get

and DH - thats a JEUS H CHrist how cheap  :shocked:

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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #11 on: 18 January 2009, 18:42 »
was the review for the new assymetric ones? the old directional f1's rock!

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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #12 on: 18 January 2009, 19:11 »
the asymmetric ones got the best score. The F1 GSD3 got less positive feedback. Next set of tyres for me will most likely be T1R's though.

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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #13 on: 18 January 2009, 19:20 »
was the review for the new assymetric ones? the old directional f1's rock!

dunno, but think i am sorted for the Rainsport 2. Well i better be they abuse the CEATs are getting in this weather and crap on the roads,  they seem to be spinning more than usual  :laugh:

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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #14 on: 18 January 2009, 22:55 »
You're running CEAT tyres on that valver?

You tight cahnt!
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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #15 on: 18 January 2009, 23:53 »
You're running CEAT tyres on that valver?

You tight cahnt!

They cant be much cheaper than Toyo's  :lipsrsealed:
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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #16 on: 19 January 2009, 00:19 »
No, but Toyos haz grip.

R888s for 2009, I reckon.  :grin:

Can haz knackered wheel bearing, yes pls.
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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #17 on: 19 January 2009, 00:27 »
was the review for the new assymetric ones? the old directional f1's rock!

Word  :cool:

Fantastic tyres imo!

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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #18 on: 19 January 2009, 12:19 »
You're running CEAT tyres on that valver?

You tight cahnt!

they came with the wheels  :laugh: got p6000s on the other two  :grin: :grin: :grin:

I slipping and sliding cahnt  :wink:

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Re: Tyres - a FEW Viewpoints required
« Reply #19 on: 19 January 2009, 12:42 »
I have.

Daily : 195/50/15 Eagle F1s. 6.5J VW Estoril Wheel.
50 profile because It is my daily and baloon tyres help with ride and progression of grip at the limit.
This car sees alot of B roads, pot holes and speed bumps and is only about 30/40mm low.

G60 : 195/45/15 Eagle F1s Slight stretch over an 8J on BBS RS.
Very low atm. handles like crap but looks good. arches cut, seam welded and re-protected.
I also have some 195/45/15 Toyos on some 6.5J G60 steel for track and winter use on this car.
45 profile gives better steering feel and nicer feel on turn in on track.

I rate the Eagle F1 for the progressive feel on the limit of grip. Good in all weathers except snow and Ice. In snow esp they are useless.
I paid around £32 ea IIRC.



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