Bigpower

My Goodyear F1's will need replacing very soon, just wondering whats recommended as a very good grippy tyre. Tempted with the new F1 Asymmetrics but they don't do 215/40/17 in them :?

So do I get another set of the Goodyear F1 GSD3's or something diffferent :?:

I've never found a better tyre than the GSD3 for all round ability. The RE070 had a better turn in due to its stiffer sidewall but had less grip from cold. Andy B has tried some Marangonis and seemed to like them, don't know if they are on the list this year though?

Are the Toyo R1R a list 1A tyre?

I'm hoping the Marangonis are still on the list cos I still have them!

They're very good on the road in these slimy conditions, very cheap, and were ok at Barkston last year. Felt like very little grip at Barkston but I think it was the same for everyone on 1B's.

From limited experience I'd say GSD3's are good for road and sprint, but for lap-after-lap use on a trackday they'll overheat and wear quickly.

R1R is a 1B tyre.

The Maragoni is still on the list, a Zeta Linea.

Think I will probably stick to what i know unless there are any new contenders.

Anyone seen the new Toyo Proxy 4??



Not sure if its on the list??

Or, any thoughts or feedback on the Yokohama Prada 2. Certainly looks cool. But the feedback from the Evo test wasn't brilliant :?

Lets face it, 4 Goodyears have your name on them somewhere!

Kim tried RE050As to good effect I believe. With his knowledge and experience of tyres you may do well to ask him. But would you follow his advice knowing he's the competition?

The Toyo Proxes 4 although a performance tyre are more for large high speed barges.

The T1R's are a better tye for Scoobys with fantastic wet grip, and pretty damn good in the dry. However, you'll have to pump them up fairly hard to get them to turn in more sharply than at usual tyres pressures. They are reinforced though so should stand a fair bit of punishment, and the high silica content keeps them sticky and helps prevent overheating.

I have been using them since i've had my car (3yrs) as UK weather is mostly more wet than dry. I go through a new set every year. See Camskill for those.

The R888's are the ones to go for on track and i hear once they are warmed up can be used to good effect in the wet too, but they don't like standing water. However, if you are competing you may be restricted on tyres, although i don't know. Find the very cheapest price you can for the R888's, then go to Camskill as they reckon nobody does them cheaper, and they'll better it again!!

888s are 1B List so no good to Blacky