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Akeemking
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18th Jun 09 at 14:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What is the best tyre (brand, model, size) for big powered corsas with no widen arches?

I'm after something for 16z rims myself... my wheels are 7,25j at the moment... 195/40 could not be enough... 225/45 I think should be too much.

Opinions and experiences please...
Akeemking
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18th Jun 09 at 14:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
...and before ppl start talking about R888s, I hate the height on the 225/45 ones:
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most people use 195/45 or 195/40

but pretty sure those using toyo r888 are running 205's
spikedjack
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195 50 r888's

the profile is larger on semi slicks as they have a stiffer sidewall
Kevxx
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what you using the tyres for?
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Eagle F1's if it's just for normal day to day use and abuse.
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yoko a048 great tyres for track get 205/50
Akeemking
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Its for fast road...
Akeemking
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But the topic is for general information...
so, fast road, track and both could be cool info for everyone.
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R888s if you just want as much grip as possible, dont think there is anything that comes close for the price. 225 is fine on a 7j rim but they dont really come in proper low profiles. Im using 225/45 Khumo KU31s on my VX220 at the moment, they handle 237bhp just fine if its any use to you
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Toyo proxes or eagle f1's
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no other tyres come close to the grip of r888's. ive tried a few and they all fail badly for me. i have 195/50/16's on the front. theyre a twat as a someone said above as theyre a very square tyre unlike others.

yoko parada's are ok in the dry. bit crap in the wet. f1's good alround, same as toyo t1rs, not much between them and f1's really.
Dale
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195/45R15 x 6J Toyo Proxies T1R
3i_gaz
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as said, eagles for day to day road use.

to have mega fun with 888's, 048's
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what power is ur corsa btw?

888's, ao48's, maxxis rb5's, kuhmo are ment to do a fairly gripper tyres, think my mate mentioned them for his LET, and thats running tad under 400bhp
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yoko parada spec2's good in the dry not so clever in the wet
Akeemking
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18th Jun 09 at 23:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by philip2
what power is ur corsa btw?


About 300bhp.



Thanks to all replied so far... please keep opinions coming...
mr corsa
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205x50x15 mickey thompson et street radials have got sum good grip also can get them in 16s
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i had pirelli pzero's on my old corsa, and i thought they were great - they also come with a higher load rating which is useful considering the extra weight over the front wheels, plus it makes the side wall that little bit stiffer

 
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