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bracey - 9/1/07 at 04:36 PM

dont know if this is right place to post this but im after the opinions of the people on here regards tyre choice ,looking to buy a new set of boots in 195/50/15 for mainly road use and poss track day odd one
cheers
bracey


SeaBass - 9/1/07 at 05:02 PM

I've been running Yokohama A539s on the Locost and on the daily driver - they're a good compromise between life/quality/wet/dry etc etc. This is IMHO of course...

Also they're cheap at the moment here (as spotted by Zilspeed)

Cheers


Bluemoon - 9/1/07 at 05:21 PM

I would ask for the date code of the 539's, their might be a reason for them being so cheap (you should'nt use tires over 6 years old).

Dan


SeaBass - 9/1/07 at 05:26 PM

Black circles have them at £27 each so I suspect that is the market value at the moment.

It's a good point though...


ch1ll1 - 9/1/07 at 05:59 PM

I've been using Yokohama A539
good tyre, haven't worn out still like new
just bought some toyo 888 look like a great tyre ,
but haven't used them yet !


BenB - 9/1/07 at 06:16 PM

Ditto. 539s... Good compromise of grip in both wet and dry conditions and last well...

My only problem is that my tyres have been on the car for 4 years whilst I built it.... Doh!! I'm going to have to do many miles this year to wear them out before they reach they "use-by" dates...

Oh the hardship


zoom - 9/1/07 at 07:28 PM

Try etyres
Good prices and fitted at your door!!

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JoelP - 9/1/07 at 07:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by BenB
My only problem is that my tyres have been on the car for 4 years whilst I built it.... Doh!! I'm going to have to do many miles this year to wear them out before they reach they "use-by" dates...

Oh the hardship


lol. I wouldnt worry too much about the use by date - i took off a set of tyres that were 13 years old by the codes, and they were just fine. That was admittedly low milage and storage in a dark garage, but its not like they explode at midnight on the best before date.


cossiebri - 9/1/07 at 08:18 PM

I hope they weren't my r888's joel !lol

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JoelP - 9/1/07 at 08:19 PM