ross.taylor 0 Posted February 20, 2004 OK so Marshalls are crap but what about Federals? If I drive them like Toyos am I going to end up in the hedge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted February 20, 2004 dumb question maybe...but if you want toyo's ...why dont you just buy toyos? :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted February 20, 2004 Can you keep this all in the one thread please? Otherwise we end up with hundreds of threads all over the place.... :roll: I'll lock the old thread and put a link to here in it... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross.taylor 0 Posted February 20, 2004 Fair point, sorry Henny. Not dumb Jedi, I have Toyos on the front ATM and they are pretty much knackered. Need some new tyres for upcoming MOT. Can get some Federals much cheaper than Toyos (yes even on mytyres!). Was just after some impartial advice on whether they are any good, as I dont know them at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi-knight83 0 Posted February 20, 2004 from when i looked around toyos were the best for the cheapest price to be honest.... dont go cutting cost on your tyres...it will always lead to a horrible crash!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 20, 2004 Tyres are the last and most imortant link in the suspension chain and the only things stopping you sliding off the road....... skimp at your peril! K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted February 20, 2004 I always stick to quality manufacturers - Michelin - excellent but expensive Goodyear Eagle F1 - about the best I've used Bridgestone - excellent Continental - good Pirelli - good, depending on tread pattern IMO - Toyo's are too soft and although they offer good grip they wear out too quickly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scruffydubbers 0 Posted February 20, 2004 price up some avons, maybe normally found these good value with awesome grip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 20, 2004 F1s grip well but I find their sidewalls a bit squidgy for my liking... particularly on the OE sized GSD1s and 2s. GSD3s are reputed to have a stiffer side wall. My all round favourite tyre at the moment is the Bridgstone RE720 Potenza. Good price, dual compound, rim protector, broad shoulders and a nice tread pattern. Grip comparable to the F1s but better than F1 in the dry thanks to it's stiff side walls. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiff 0 Posted February 21, 2004 I agree with "scruffydubbers" Avon make some good tyres try the ZV1 soft compound tyre or if you can afford them a set of ZZ1. Interesting link.... http://www.newscientist.com/lastword/ar ... p?id=lw938 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted February 21, 2004 ive always used toyos,but they do wear down pretty quick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trippy 0 Posted February 21, 2004 eagle F1 GSD3's :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 21, 2004 Yokohama AVS Sport's ..... awesome in the dry, excellent wet weather grip and done over 3k on them and no real sign of wear yet! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
