High performance tyres on a 1.2?

[cgap]

As the title says, are high performance tyres like PE2's and F1's really worth the extra on a 1.2? Are they really going to get the same amount of abuse?

Just want people's opinions on the subject :rasp:

 

[Djw John]

Yes they are, only thing holding you to the road! Means you can corner and brake better than with budgets

 

[S Garbett]

True, Tyres are the only thing allowing to to stay on the road. Cornering and breaking will improve too

Steve

 

[White16valver]

Agree with all this - it's not just about laying down power, it's about having control in situations that are rapidly taking a turn for the worst! lol

 

[Pep]

ive got proxes on my clio, makes so much difference you wouldnt believe, best buy for my car.

 

[CH33MA]

got toyo proves t1-r on my car, could notice the difference immediatly compared to the budgets i had. Car dosent slide out on roundabouts at all now.

 

[Pep]

^^ toyo's rule!

 

[MillerLight]

No1 ever mentions Avons but i really rate ZV3. Look cool, Midd priced too.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/?page=tyres&method=detail1&tid=3

 

[C.slicker]

What size rims do you have?

I have some toyo T1r-s in 205/45/16 fitment. Can do you an excellent price.

PM me if interested

Sam

 

[C.slicker]

No1 ever mentions Avons but i really rate ZV3. Look cool, Midd priced too.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/?page=tyres&method=detail1&tid=3

Toyos look and perform better.

Sam

 

[MillerLight]

No1 ever mentions Avons but i really rate ZV3. Look cool, Midd priced too.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/?page=tyres&method=detail1&tid=3

Toyos look and perform better.

Sam

Opinion noted, never really liked them tho, when I brought some alloys for my astra C they came with them. Maybe I’ll give them another go sometime

 

[joyriderhazz]

Eagle F1s never look back, must have saved me from several hair raising situations!

 

[White16valver]

in an F1s vs Toyos situation, F1s everytime

 

[joyriderhazz]

^^Agreed^^

 

[C.slicker]

Toyos by a looong shot IMO.

Do PE2s come in R15?

Sam

 

[koi]

switched from budget to the f1's, no way I would go back now

 

[NOT! gary l]

I bought Toyos a wee while back, cant remember if they are t1-r or t1-s, whichever is the newer tyre i got.

The person who fitted them said " i take it since you are buying these you wont be driving slow so i've increased the pressure a bit"

I dont know if its that or just the tyre but they arent a patch on my Yokohamas, even after 20k miles the Yoke's still handled better.

I keep meaning to put the pressure back down but im a lazy git.

That and the fact that there has been 3 or 4 dry days in the 3 months i've had them means grip has never been great, the time summer weather comes they will be worn.