Tyres again

[sjc]

Having spoken to some of you at the Ace Cafe regarding tyres ,the opinion seemed to be that Goodyear F1's were a good choice. But there is two models so what one? How much did you pay and what are they like for road noise etc? Ta.

[LuS1fer]

www.zr1.net/F1G3D3.html <www.zr1.net/F1G3D3.html>

[uk hsv]

try these guys www.micheldever.co.uk/

For F1 GS D3 (the V grove tire)

total inc vat, fitting and balance was £133.89 each

[sjc]

Thanks guys the review is comprehensive to say the least!

[jagsy]

Andy
Just got 2 on the front this morning at Kwik-fit (no jokes please) £145 each fitted.

They are the GSD3 which is the latest model. The older model is a shorter length V on the pattern.

Mirax reported to me he had these tyres on and siad they suited the car very well. Tended to be more progressive drift rather than snapping I think is the way he describbed them.

Time will tell. I'll keep you informed. They do look nice though.

[sjc]

Thanks Jagsy,where have Miraz,Apollo and Crazy gone?

[Miraz]

I've moved to Sydney...

[Crazy of Cookham]

Hi chaps. Just got back from Lagos. Sorry missed the ACE cafe.

Its good to be back despite the weather.

HSV running very well with new cats. In workshop today I pulled out the arial when it was stuck.

Thanks for the info on tyres, will give them a go next time.

[jagsy]

Miraz
I'd love to hear a bit about the new car????

Are things going OK over there?

[zylex]

If this helps at all, over here (Aus/NZ) they recommend we use what they were fitted with from factory - Bridgestone Potenza SO-3's, but if you can't get them the Eagle F1 GSD3's that you're talking about are the second choice. In my opinion they are both good, comparitively the SO-3's grip better, but the F1's last a bit longer.

Of course, I guess the road surface is probably a bit different - the first thing that usually happens to any European car when it arrives here is it has it's tyres changed to something more suitable for our roads.

>> Edited by zylex on Saturday 14th February 13:14

>> Edited by zylex on Saturday 14th February 13:14

[sjc]

Just had 2 F1 GSD3's fitted (well thats what I asked for!) I've noticed that it doesn't seem to say "GSD3" anywhere on the tyre and also the tread semm a lot thiner on the outer edge of the tyre than the middle. Anyone care to comment as it was a mate who supplied them and it might avoid an embarrasing situation?

[V8HSV]

That is normal re: thinner outer tread depth, was the no 1 choice for my smart, best wet weather tyre that I have tried. With only 850 kg they wander about until 'run in'- no probs on the HSV I should'nt wonder?

I fancy Toyo Proxes next, any experiences?

[LuS1fer]

sjc said:

Just had 2 F1 GSD3's fitted (well thats what I asked for!) I've noticed that it doesn't seem to say "GSD3" anywhere on the tyre and also the tread semm a lot thiner on the outer edge of the tyre than the middle. Anyone care to comment as it was a mate who supplied them and it might avoid an embarrasing situation?

I think it says it on the piece of paper they rip off. Mine doesn't say GSD3 either and the outer sipes are shallow.

[sjc]

Thanks Will,the Toyo's are now standard fit on new TVR's I think. How close are you to 626 horses at the moment?

[V8HSV]

I phoned Mark last week, then it was in pieces awaiting a few bits but think it will be ready for MAr-01.