Tyres on 18 inch rims

[JON1D]

Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric

[CobraPaul]

I had Pilot Sport 4S on my daily driver and after 2 years they cracked. I changed to Goodyears and seemed a lot better all round. 

Which Goodyears did you opt for?

[JON1D]

I had Pilot Sport 4S on my daily driver and after 2 years they cracked. I changed to Goodyears and seemed a lot better all round. 

[CobraPaul]

How did you find the Toyo tyres?
I'm considering Toyo Proxes Sport for my 17" wheels - so much cheaper than the Michelin PS4 (can't get the PS4S in my size)

I have PS4S on my daily driver (VW Scirocco) and actually hate them! I know this is an uncommon opinion but they've ruined my car since switching to them.

[Resik]

Hello,

thanks for the advice, just ordered the front tyres (Pilot Sport 4S).

[aaronjb]

Absolutely only one choice for me when you're talking modern sizes - Michelin; ok, two choices: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4S..

However, while both are available in you front size, the only choice in rears that size is OE Porsche Pilot Sport 2 which are an old tread pattern and nearly £300 each. I'd consider dropping down to 295/30 and running Pilot Sport 4S both ends, personally, and adjust the speedo to suit.

If you'd rather keep the same sizes, Pilot Sport 2 are available in 235/40 (also OE Porsche) as well so you can match the sets.

I haven't run them on a Cobra but have on other cars - an E46 M3, E64 645ci and 650i and the daily 530d Touring - and friends have run them on many other cars (911s, a Gallardo, a Maserati, BMWs), longevity and handling are both great.

[Resik]

Hello,

I currently have Toyo tyres front and rear, type Proxes T1R.  Front 235/40/ZR18 and rear 295/35/ZR18. These are on a Dax DeDion with a Chevy LS3, suspension is by GAZ.

Only Toyo no longer has the same tread with the tyres they supply as the ones I have now.

If you were choosing tyres now which brand & type would you buy now? Which tyres do you have good experience with in terms of roadholding, driving characteristics and wear?

Regars,

Rocco