Sol Posted September 14, 2004 Author Posted September 14, 2004 Cheers Scott, but I fear the trip from Bedford might be a little long! But I wouldnt mind [cough] 'borrowing' it for a trackday Money is very tight at the mo, and the service/mot/new tryes are going to do me over. I also have a feeling I might need some new brake discs soon which would take precedence over the hoses. If the offer is still open, I would like to see what the brake feel is like at the next run I attend(ie the next one to the east of the midlands) or the next event I see you at.. Be interested in seeing what Ian comes up with price wise on the Toyos and sleep over it..any news Ian? Ladders, what conclusions you coming to?
Scott_Mac Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Offer is always there mate... Next run is a start at Gaydon... so not too far
Ladders Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Looking like Toyo's Solo! Could spend the 100 quid on something else then!
Sol Posted September 14, 2004 Author Posted September 14, 2004 Yeah, it kind of is...Any news Ian? btw, Gaydon isnt possible, but some time sooner rather than later- gonna be in Kos on a beach drinking a cocktail or two...
Zircon450 Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Not wishing to steal the thread but ... I looked at my S1 the other day, contemplating wheel rims and sizes etc. I like the car colour and like the early silver rims fitted. Just wondered if anyone has fitted 225's to the rear and fitted rear rims to the front with a lower profile front tyre ? - Clearance ? i.e. 16" rims all round but running a lower profile on the front to match the rolling radius of the 195/15 i.ei.e. drop to a 40 series or so on the front for even tighter handling. Just a thought, but would Toyo T1-R's be available for such a change ? To give the tread back, I've learnt from all the others that P0's are cack, and they are, very much looking to go with T1-r's when I sort my rim query out.
Scott_Mac Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Err... technically could work i guess, would get rid of sidewall issues. Not sure its a great idea though, but can't really decide why! More unsprung weight at the front is about it...
Zircon450 Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 More unspuing weight than 17" rears and 16" front ? Scott/Ladders ? EDIT: Reminder: Got to get new keyboard that can spell !
GCCK Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Bob Daft idea I'm afraid. Doubt there's a suitable tyre that would fit and wheel offsets different front/rear put paid to the idea. Plus, more than likely to encounter clamshell rubbing. To say nothing of the handling - completely unbalanced with respect to weight distribution. Graeme
Zircon450 Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Doh Graeme, sorry for being an @rse, didn't think about offsets, etc, just went off into la la land for a few mins No damage done though ?
Sol Posted September 14, 2004 Author Posted September 14, 2004 No hanging about, me! Still not 100% sure which way to go, but been lurking on Seloc and have u2u Tim Stevens to see what price he comes up with. Check this thread- around 245(inc vat +del) or he mentions £239 for Selocers. Also found another thread by Jaye Here where a place in Biggleswade does them fitted for £267! Saxon gate, I believe they are called (01767 314011). For me, they are very close by, so would make sense if they offer the right sizes. They will be hearing from me tomorrow morning.. The saga continues..
jimbo Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 "braided hoses reduce braking distance" - what a load of old twaddle. Maybe if you really don't get on with the feel or the hoses are knackered, but I can't say I've noticed the difference. As to tyres, at this time of year I'd go for 185/205 for quicker warm up and better water dispersal. Continentals are my preferred winter tyre. Advans are very good if you want to go 195/225 but I haven't used them in snow yet so my testing isn't complete BTW "Advan" is a range name so make sure you get LTS. Having not tried toyos I can't say how they compare.
henrybovis Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Camskill were recommended on the SELOC forum, they have T!-R in 185/205 for £250 and 195/225 for £252. Link is: http://www.camskill.co.uk/brand.php?bid=10...=TOYO_T1R_TYRES henry
Sol Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 Well, I have been contacted by Tim Stevens- tstevens(at)wimtimber(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk. Asked him about group discount/seloc discount and the reply was: "£249 normally.. Will do for £243.69 each....whether just you or a few others if that helps ? Del usually 24 hrs, del to place of work or local tyre fitter......someone needs to sign for them. Chq to me or bank transfer. Happy to order up without waiting for chq to arrive if in a hurry!". Having heard about prompt delivery from Selocers, I would probably go for him rather than Camskill(good price though) because you arent dealing with a faceless website. Experience of Dabs.com the useless charlatans has taught me to be very wary. Also spoke with Saxon gate and the price fitted/balanced inc vat is a rather amazing £267.50!! Thats nearly £60 quid cheaper than Horizon, and very close for me..(and also £170 cheaper than the keenest Advans quote fitted, from Nick Whale- which is not close by..) I think based on what we have been discussing, the Toyos it is. I will probably go for 195/225 mainly because I dont use Ella quite so much in the winter and would hope the tyres would last more than 6 months
Sol Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 Saxon Gate Motorist Centre Tel: 01767 314011 Unit 7, London Rd Trading Estate, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 8PS. Map here They are listed on the Toto website Dealer finder (click), so I guess if they are too far away, you can always run through the list for your area and discuss prices..hth
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