Peaches_Screeches Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Morning all, I'm wondering what tyres l should go for I've heard so many different ones it's left me undecided. I've heard good things about rainsports which I have two of on the front, but they are getting low and I'm probably not feeling any benefit from them and toyo proxes which I had a look at, at japfest. I'm looking for a good all rounder really but also suitable for occasional track days and fast road use.I know it's mainly down to preference and budget but I have £300 and I want decent tyres, after all they are the only things that keep you on the road and to be honest I have no clue what I'm looking for. What do you rate and recommend? Thank you in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Westley Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The Nankang NS-2R tyres seem to be getting a LOT of great reviews especially for track. I have Rainsport 3's all round on mine in 195/50 and I can't fault them tbh, id say the main 2 if your doing more street use than track would be out of Rainsport 3's and Toyo Proxes T1-R. I'm sure plenty of other people will be able to further expand as I haven't used a whole lot of different tyres so far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you for the info, I'll definitely look into them. I think the T1-Rs were the ones I looked at, at japfest if I remember rightly. They looked alright lol not like I have any idea. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Tried t1r's and rainsports and i dont think theres much difference tbf. Just went up scotland round the highlands on a pair of t1r's and only on 1 wet corner that caught us out did they let slip which the rainsports might have faired better on. But cost/wear rate the t1r is better imo. I've got ad08s on my other car and they are noticably better but do require heat and are top end of your budget, great fast road/track tire though. I've now got a pair of ns2r's on an 86 sidewall with the harder 180 compound but cant comment on them yet as theyre on the rear, but people are comparing them to the ad08s however im not sure what compound they were comparing, as mine were 58 but the softer sidewall and compounds are 68 and 73. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 That's interesting about the different compounds I never even thought to consider that but it makes a lot of sense. I mean I say I want occasional track day but I haven't actually completed one yet lol, plus my car is a bit of a beauty queen and probably wouldn't like it I might look into the t1rs then at least I know what they are and have seen them. Plus they have pretty decent ratings by the sound of it. Thank you very much for all the info guys, I really appreciate it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Que a hilariously long debate thread that happens every 2-3 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 T1rs are terrible IMO. They are a budget tyre with a good name. Rainsport are much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 ^Agreed Go with NS2Rs, superb tyres for the money and last longer than rainsports Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I deffinately wouldn't say the t1r are a good tyre but i dont think the rainsports offer much more either and in my experience the lifespan of the rainsports is pretty bad too in comparison to the toyo.What car are they going on by the way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I would have to agree though if your budget can stretch the ns2r's seem like a good bet, they are my current test bed tyre and once my toyos are done im gettig another pair for the front Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just put a pair of NS2R on the front of my car, really impressed with them. Went for the 180 compound with the 86 load rating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 They are going on my glanza morgey. Well I have to say my rainsport 2's spin up all the time I think they are pretty shit considering people recommend them. So NS2Rs, gosh the choices are endless. I have goodyears on the rear which I can't comment on because they just get pulled along but I'm not overset on goodyears because they're just your average mid priced tyres. I'll definitely look into the ns2rs though, what's the price range? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 http://www.camskill.co.uk/m12b0s662p0/Track_Day_Tyres_-_Trackday_Tyres_-_Motorsport_Tyres_-_15_inch_R15_inch_-_195_50_15_195_50R15Lots of choices Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 this again lol YOKOHAMA AD08R they are a shitload better than ns2r..... £79 a corner as well or £81.99 fitted at halfrauds Yes ns2r are cheaper but i have had both on road and track and the yokes are much better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Ok thank you. I'm getting my wheels powder coated so will take them elsewhere to have them fitted and balanced but again thank you for the info. I'm going to research all mentioned see what I feel will suit me best, at least I have an idea what I'm looking at now thankfully. Thanks again all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 this again lol YOKOHAMA AD08R they are a shitload better than ns2r..... £79 a corner as well or £81.99 fitted at halfrauds Yes ns2r are cheaper but i have had both on road and track and the yokes are much betterDidn't know you'd tried the NS2R Marc, thought it was a friend who dissuaded you from trying them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza1996 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Uniroyal rain experts love them that is all I have ever used Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Ive just bought some ns2r tyres as they are very fairly priced compared to all the good reviews they get Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Linglong make some good tyres and there only £22.00 a corner new in 195/50/15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 if you haven't bought tires yet..maybe consider kumho ecsta xs ku36...i've been very happy with mine, but i live in the caribbean (lots of sun...lots of rain) so not sure how it compares to your area as it seems Uk is more overcast i've tried toyo t1-s, t1-r, proxies, ...none of these come close Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pockrockgtti Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Im a big fan of the kumho ecsta le sport KU39. Good all rounder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Anyone tried these? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Anyone tried these?No one is trying them because there near on the same price as R888's They do look the nuts though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 75 a corner is not bad, wish i knew before getting NS2R.Are they still making 888 now that the R is out? Maybe old stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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