Merv Posted 20July, 2019 Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 Another preparatory question. Tyres - the car I am getting ('88 Carrera) has the option fitted of 16" rims. What tyres sizes (e.g., should it be F 205/55R16 and R 225/50R16) and makers should I be looking at for street use only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20July, 2019 Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 Congrats on the purchase Merv 👍 Tough choice really, as we all have different opinions with what owners have had fitted to their cars, so you will be bombarded with various brands. Personally, I have Hankook Ecsta Evo 12's fitted to my '78 (same sizes as you've mentioned above, though will confirm later) for the past 3 years which have been great rain or shine, and not exactly hanging around in the hills. They don't offer mega grip like an R comp tyre does ofcourse, yet as an all round tyre that last for ages and great in the rain, I'd highly recommend them. I do only drive it a couple of times a month, yet it is always 'spiritedly' in the hills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 20July, 2019 Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 Merv This is easy: Bridgestone Potenza RE003’s. Great wet and dry. Had them on two 3.2’s and only have praise. If you keep your eye out they are often offered as a 4 for the price of 3 deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 20July, 2019 Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 35 minutes ago, Peter M said: Merv This is easy: Bridgestone Potenza RE003’s. Great wet and dry. Had them on two 3.2’s and only have praise. If you keep your eye out they are often offered as a 4 for the price of 3 deal. Same here, great all rounder for the car and I’ve driven mine pretty hard in all weathers, really can’t complain. 4 for the price of 3 offers are quite frequent at Bridgestone dealers at ~$500 a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 20July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 Brilliant and thanks guys. Also stocking up on maintenance spares in advance (anal I know). Oil Filters? Mahle OC 54? Best source in AUS? Alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dav Posted 20July, 2019 Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 3 hours ago, Peter M said: Merv This is easy: Bridgestone Potenza RE003’s. Great wet and dry. Had them on two 3.2’s and only have praise. If you keep your eye out they are often offered as a 4 for the price of 3 deal. Another vote for the RE003's from me. A great tyre and well priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 20July, 2019 Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 I had Toyo Proxies on. Plenty of tread but old and hard. 205/55 x16 7 245/45 x 16 Couldn't get anything that size and ended up with Yokohama Advan AD08R 205/50R16 & 225/45R16 Good in wet and dry for road use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 20July, 2019 Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 4 hours ago, Peter M said: Merv This is easy: Bridgestone Potenza RE003’s. Great wet and dry. Had them on two 3.2’s and only have praise. If you keep your eye out they are often offered as a 4 for the price of 3 deal. A great tyre. Soft and grippy rubber with a wear rating/softness of only 220, which is the same a Pirelli PmZero Rosso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 20July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 20July, 2019 And also a great price it seems. On the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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