toyos

by happy coincidence i've just procured (is that the compo word?) four toyo tyres for the MG.

Toyo PROXES T1-R 215/40 R16 86W RF (rim flange :omg: ) for £63 each including VAT and delivery, from delti.com t/a mytyres also on ebay.
something of a no brainer at that price. :yesnod:

i shall chuck them on the car this weekend when i have half an hours play time.
:drive:

my previous experience with the toyo is excellent progressive grip, and fine in the wet; if you're driving a mid engined car when there is standing water on the road you shouldnt need your tyres to tell you to back off.

I got a set of 4x 215/40/16 Nexen 6000 inc.fitting and balancing for £248

Hiya m F is still on standard 15" rims, any one had experience of Nankang tyres as i see i can get same pattern tyres for the odd front/rear tyre sizes ?

Ok in the dry... :dry:

If you look at 195/50/15 fronts instead of 185/55 15 I think you'll find more options. A lot of people go that route successfully.

is that a no no in the wet David, or a drive within limits....lol

I would say no no.

Ok thanks for warning, will carry on looking.

I ordered a full set of Toyos from tyretraders.com fitted for £233. Mine were 195/50/15 for the front. They've been on a couple of weeks and it feels like a different car. Mind you, my F came with liquorice allsorts on..

it's worthy of note how the price changes according to the chosen tyre size.
the 195/50x15 are often far cheaper than the relatively uncommon 215/40x16.
something to consider when hankering after bigger wheels.

another no for the nankang here, they're not very good. :nonod:
usefully remembered in the form of a song.
'they tried to fit my car with nankang, but i said no, no, no.' :coat: