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 phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #26
Just like many other tyres with soft sidewalls (Parada's comes straight to mind), they can be very sensitive to car weight, suspension setup and driving style.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
 Posted 5th Sep 2012 at 17:02
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #27
That might be why paradas really didn't work on my heavy weight impreza. They were simply dangerous on that in type wet.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 5th Sep 2012 at 18:37
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ross1980
Newbie  Location: Edinburgh but live in Amsterdam Registered: 14 Jul 2012 Posts: 49 Status: Offline |
Post #28
Well i have had T1Rs on both my Clio 172 & EP3 Civic Type R & both cars i had at the Nurburgring. I cant fault these tyres for the price. I also have them on my 6 & i cant complain about them.The best wet tyre i have used is the Conti Sport Contact 2 but i wont pay the money for them. Some rate Pradas etc but it all comes down to your budget & if you take on peoples opinions about each brand. ............but stay away from Nangkangs, you would have more grip running on bare rims lol ________________________________________ I could have a sig but we are living in the stone age.Scottish GTI-6 owner |
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Posted 17th Sep 2012 at 19:11
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mattgti6phase2
Seasoned Pro  Location: inside my 6 abusing the tarmac!! Registered: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 2,371 Status: Offline |
Post #29
As said each to their own. Different tyres work for different people/cars/set up. I run T1Rs and they deffo grip really well wet and dry however IMO they wear pretty damn fast.________________________________________ Team Nile 6 Team: 40.2 MPG  5 x a 306 owner! currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™  I truely live for the 306 ® Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car midweek madness  |
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Posted 17th Sep 2012 at 21:12
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #30
It's odd how views vary. I think that T1R's and Paradas are utter w**k in comparison to the likes of eagle f1s and .PE2s. But as said, each to their own. My only worry is people that have never had a costly good tire will think that proxys are the nuts without trying a dearer "better" tire. I know proxies and paradas are good for the money and that will put them off buying the more expensive Pe2's as they are nearly twice the price. But... they in my personal view are twice the tire. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 17th Sep 2012 at 21:44
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gilesy
Seasoned Pro  Location: Greenwich - in that London Registered: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 5,133 Status: Offline |
Post #31
I used to swear by T1-R's. But then I bought the most ridiculously priced set of part worn PE2's off some guy that has a moonstone 6 at the lower part of the M25.They were that cheap I should have inspected them for hair and blood - but they had 7mm plus of tread and were £70 for 4. Best steal EVER |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 00:22
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #32
Bargain! They are roughly £65 fitted each in a 55 profile so that's very good. So, how do you rate PE2's in comparison? Worth the extra money? ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 06:14
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mattgti6phase2
Seasoned Pro Location: inside my 6 abusing the tarmac!! Registered: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 2,371 Status: Offline |
Post #33
Ive used a wide range of tyres including Michelin as my dad bought me up on Michelin tyres as he's had them on all of his cars. They're wonderful tyres and it's amazing how much grip they put out and how long they last. The thing for me is in a 45 profile they are £100 a corner  ________________________________________ Team Nile 6Team: 40.2 MPG 5 x a 306 owner! currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™ I truely live for the 306 ® Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car midweek madness |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 10:47
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #34
just noticed I've done 8k miles on a set of part worn PE2's so far this year (since Christmas, in a PTS gravel sprung+damped 205) and there's still tons left.you can keep your toyo and parada crud  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 11:11
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #35
They are costly in the correct profile and that's why I use the 50 profile. £30ish a corner saving which is great considering you can't really notice the difference. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 13:05
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jammamayhew
Banned! Location: Ipswich Registered: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 3,637 Status: Offline |
Post #36
welshpug! wrote: just noticed I've done 8k miles on a set of part worn PE2's so far this year (since Christmas, in a PTS gravel sprung+damped 205) and there's still tons left. you can keep your toyo and parada crud I got my 4 Toyo's when I got my latest 6. 2 years and 4 months ago. My T1R's covered around 30k miles in total, including 5 or 6 pugfest runs chucking it into the corners (kinda). Anyone who says 30k miles out of a £30 tyre is bad needs their head kicked. Even when I gave them away to Sam on here all were legal (on limit), 2 had 1.6mm, 1 had 2mm and 1 had 2.5mm. Think I'll be sticking to these super tyres for a super price for a very long time, until they change the tread pattern and I may re-consider if it effects the tyre ________________________________________ JAMMA "M44YHW" MAYHEWLOSE WEIGHT NOW - ASK ME HOW - NUTRI-FIX GTi6 LPG, The best of both worlds! 2006: 1997 R reg 306 1.4 Miami - Diablo Red - DEAD 2007: 1999 V reg 306 1.4 Meridian - Diablo Red - SOLD 2007-09: 1998 S reg 306 GTi6 - Diablo Red - DEAD 2009-10: 1998 R reg Corsa 1.2 - Blue - SOLD 2010-13: 2001 Y reg 306 GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red - DEAD 2013 - 2013: 2000 X reg GTi6 LPG - Moonstone Blue - DEAD 2013 - current: 2001 X reg GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red ]FOR SALE[/b] "I LIVE FOR THE 306" |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 18:11
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #37
You must drive like a supergay to get 30k out of a set of tyres.  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 18:37
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #38
Not kidding, I only got 6-7k outa my last set on the 1.4!________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 18:39
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #39
I've just looked through my service history book, i somehow managed 19k out of some Eagle F1 GSD3's, and 9k out of my last set of PE2's, though they werent brand spankers when i had them fitted, they were as near as dammit.________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 18:44
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #40
Well, you can join his supergay driving club then  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 18:45
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 18:46
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jammamayhew
Banned! Location: Ipswich Registered: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 3,637 Status: Offline |
Post #42
not my fault I'm a better drives than most of you by the sounds of it. Be comparing brakes next! HaHa________________________________________ JAMMA "M44YHW" MAYHEWLOSE WEIGHT NOW - ASK ME HOW - NUTRI-FIX GTi6 LPG, The best of both worlds! 2006: 1997 R reg 306 1.4 Miami - Diablo Red - DEAD 2007: 1999 V reg 306 1.4 Meridian - Diablo Red - SOLD 2007-09: 1998 S reg 306 GTi6 - Diablo Red - DEAD 2009-10: 1998 R reg Corsa 1.2 - Blue - SOLD 2010-13: 2001 Y reg 306 GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red - DEAD 2013 - 2013: 2000 X reg GTi6 LPG - Moonstone Blue - DEAD 2013 - current: 2001 X reg GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red ]FOR SALE[/b] "I LIVE FOR THE 306" |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 19:19
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #43
says the guy who ended up in a ditch last year  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 19:21
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #44
phillipm wrote: Me too. 4k from the front and 7k from the back. The nearside rear looked awful as the side wall had collapsed. Not kidding, I only got 6-7k outa my last set on the 1.4! ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 20:55
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #45
welshpug! wrote: says the guy who ended up in a ditch last year  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 21:26
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jammamayhew
Banned! Location: Ipswich Registered: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 3,637 Status: Offline |
Post #46
welshpug! wrote: good point. But 1 i only had toyo's on the front and 2 i had ditch finders perelli's on the back. Not to mention the black ice. So come to think of it two tyres did about 30k and 2 did 20k after the ditch incident. Safe ever since says the guy who ended up in a ditch last year ________________________________________ JAMMA "M44YHW" MAYHEWLOSE WEIGHT NOW - ASK ME HOW - NUTRI-FIX GTi6 LPG, The best of both worlds! 2006: 1997 R reg 306 1.4 Miami - Diablo Red - DEAD 2007: 1999 V reg 306 1.4 Meridian - Diablo Red - SOLD 2007-09: 1998 S reg 306 GTi6 - Diablo Red - DEAD 2009-10: 1998 R reg Corsa 1.2 - Blue - SOLD 2010-13: 2001 Y reg 306 GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red - DEAD 2013 - 2013: 2000 X reg GTi6 LPG - Moonstone Blue - DEAD 2013 - current: 2001 X reg GTi6 LPG - Diablo Red ]FOR SALE[/b] "I LIVE FOR THE 306" |
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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 22:03
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jsoulman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 13,662 Status: Offline |
Post #47
Thanks for this thread its been really helpful. I actually forgot this forum is used for car realated help. I tried to get the Toyo's in the deal that Jamma posted but they have sold out. I have MOT next week so dont have time to wait so gonna go to costco and get the tyres Welshpug and Gilesy mentioned. I have been informed by a guy named Bob at Costco that they are amazing tyres haha. Twice the price as the Toyos though so they better be twice as good. I have never had a problem with Toyos. But yeah, cheers for the heads up on the Toyos and the Mich's |
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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 12:13
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Niall
Seasoned Pro  Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #48
I've had a set of t1rs on my car for 7k now and there's about 5mm left all round and I'm quite a spirited driver. Won't be buying them again. When I first got them they gripped quite well but now they just under steer if you go anywhere near a corner/roundabout at speed. Think the budgets that came on the car were better! Definitely going for PE2s after having PS2s on my old car (same tyre just bigger basically). They had bags of grip even in the wet and ice! |
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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 12:48
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro  Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #49
I've had T1Rs for a while and never had any issues with them. Admittedly I've never driven the car with better tyres so I don't have anything to compare to.________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 12:51
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jsoulman
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 13,662 Status: Offline |
Post #50
It will be interesting to see the difference with the PE2'as as I have never had them before. However I never drive fast enough to really make the tyres do any work so I probably wont tell. I hope they last longer then the TR1's. though. |
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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 12:52
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