[Mk2] [Turbo] 16" Alloy Tyre Reccomendations.

[Rahzel]

Hi guys.

I'm due new tyres soon, especially on the back and i was wondering if you have any recommendations with what to go with?

At the moment i got Goodyear Ducaro Revspec's on the front 205/50/16 and at the back contisport 2's 225/50/16.

I'm not sure on the width of the alloys on the back but i think they are 7's on the front.

I was looking at either

Eagle F1 DSG 3's
Toyo TR-1's
Falken FK452's


I'm sure theres people on here with experience of those tyres listed above.

Thanks for your help

[mattcambs]

You want 205/45 R16 front and 225/45 R16 rear

In theory 205/50 R16 is the correct front tyre size, but in reality this size is a little too big. It is an option, though, and will allow you to use Falken 452s all round.

Your only other option for a decent tyre is Toyo Proxes for the sizes above.

Very limited to be honest in staggered 16in wheels.

[Martin F]

id choose the falken 452`s

[karammander]

i think you can get the new toyo r1r's in the above sizes.

cheers karam

[mattcambs]

id choose the falken 452`s

You'll have to run 205/50 R16 at the front as 452s aren't available in 205/45. Looks a bit odd, but will give a good ride.

Camskill for the best prices

[Martin F]

id choose the falken 452`s

You'll have to run 205/50 R16 at the front as 452s aren't available in 205/45. Looks a bit odd, but will give a good ride.

Camskill for the best prices

ooops...! didnt know about that....


yes to camskill though, free delivery if you mention the club and probably the best prices you will find

[jon0406]

You can get Falken 451's in 205/45/16 and 452's in 225/45/16, thats what I've just done on mine.
Am quite happy with the results so far

[cherdyboy]

for what its worth mate, when i got my tubby it had toyo proxes t1r's on the 16" alloys, 205/45/16 fronts and 225/45/16 on the rear. and the grip was very good, i could floor it and they would stick to the road perfect.

Put 17" alloys on after about a month with goodyear eagle F1's on and now when i boot it, the rears lose traction and spin.

Maybe this is just due to putting on bigger wheels, but next tyre change i shall be looking to put some proxes on again.

[jon0406]

Have had proxes before and was amazing grip with those but, I couldn't get much mileage out of a set, hence the reason for trying the Falken.
Not sure how these will do yet as not had them long enough.
I would say go for the Toyo for pure grip but am expecting the Falken to be a little more frugal and still be grippy.

[craig]

Eagle F1s

[mattcambs]

Have had proxes before and was amazing grip with those but, I couldn't get much mileage out of a set, hence the reason for trying the Falken.
Not sure how these will do yet as not had them long enough.
I would say go for the Toyo for pure grip but am expecting the Falken to be a little more frugal and still be grippy.

Chr15py has jusy replaced his 225/45 R16 Falken 452s after getting about 6000 miles from them. Like T1-Rs they are a very grippy, soft tyre.

[mattcambs]

I've just discovered that Avon ZZ3 are availble in the correct sizes for 16in wheels from Camskill. £60 for fronts, £66 for rears!

[jon0406]

jon0406 wrote:
Have had proxes before and was amazing grip with those but, I couldn't get much mileage out of a set, hence the reason for trying the Falken.
Not sure how these will do yet as not had them long enough.
I would say go for the Toyo for pure grip but am expecting the Falken to be a little more frugal and still be grippy.


Chr15py has jusy replaced his 225/45 R16 Falken 452s after getting about 6000 miles from them. Like T1-Rs they are a very grippy, soft tyre.

Oh well, I guess I'll enjoy the grip while they last, then I'll be putting my hand in my pocket again!

[Harry]

Falken GRB 452 & 451 Tried and Tested Over Many Years Now!
MR 2:Turbo:Enkei Lightweight Rims Split/Forged

215-40-16 225-45-16"
215-40-17 245-40-17"
225-35-17 245-35-18"

Altezza:Z:RS:200:Beams Using:Factory Rims
225-45-17"

Made In Japan: Directional: High Speed Rating: Anti Aquaplane: Smooth Quiet Ride: Good High Speed Stability: Good Cornering And Hard Side Wall:Good Fuel Economy And Wear Rate: Faultless! 4.5/ 5 Wet Grip: 4.8/5 Dry Grip=Tyres Twice the Price Did Not Improve Over This Rating! Well Priced*

[Harry]

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