I can now confirm that the R1Rs i have fitted are STUNNING!lotusfan wrote:As you might know from my other postings I am also hunting for tyres. Profile Tyrecenter in Valkenswaard (a small town nearby my place) informed me today that SP 9000's were still available. Unfortunately the production date was too old for their liking. Happily they have been informed that a new run of tyres will be produced. These should be available for delivery in 2 to 3 weeks. I'll keep you informed.
I saw Ozzy's remarks about the toyo's and read enthousiastic reactions on other forums but... the Profile Tyrecenter mechanic asked me if it was for track days (several of his customers used the tyres in that manner). I replied that I would like to attend track days but that 80 % or more of the driving would take place on the normal road under all kind of circumstances. He said the Toyo R1R's were very good tyres (especially in the dry) but would be lacking in grip in the wet.
Since grip in the wet is, for me, of paramount importance (e.g. fuel consumption, wear, noise are of no importance to me and even handling in the dry is far less important) I think I will follow his advice and buy the right size tyres i.e. the Dunlops. There is of course also a certain kinkyness involved... British tyres on a quintessentially British car.
as good as the R888 in the dry, and easilly better than any other tyre i have ever used in the wet! truely amazing...
Very very impressed and cant recomend them enough. They are a track oriented tyre though so dont expect mroe than 10,000 miles out of a set...
Oz.