URq tyres - Toyo T1-R 225 50 15 91V

oldur · 11-01-17, 11:52 AM

I'm looking to replace the Bridgestones that I put on about 15 years ago. Pete Berry put me onto these as a viable alternative to the original patter 215-50-15's. I've had them on order from Demon Tweekes since 8 November - a chase this morning promised that they would call back with an update from the supplier............

I called Longstone yesterday - deep intake of breath.........

Any fellow URq owners sourced any tyres recently - if so, what, and where from?

Dare I say it, but cost isn't a major factor!

Isimmo · 11-01-17, 12:06 PM

We've got 205/55/15's on ours. 225/50's caught on full compression at the rear when fully loaded. Also, less likely to aquaplane, a lot easier to source and gives a sharper steering feel.

oldur · 11-01-17, 12:25 PM

I wondered whether they might be a bit skinny on 8" rims?

Isimmo · 11-01-17, 12:40 PM

They're not the beefier look some prefer but they don't look 'wrong' (in my humble opinion)...

I'd love to have 215's back, but the chances of that, especially with a modern compound, are zero.

Isimmo · 11-01-17, 12:54 PM

There have been several threads on the subject over the years too...

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...=quattro+tyres

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...=quattro+tyres

20vcqdriver · 13-01-17, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

There have been several threads on the subject over the years too...

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...=quattro+tyres

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...=quattro+tyres

Been wondering whether to change the T1-R to Hankook EVO for reasons you state and the fact I lose grip in 2nd on anything but a perfectly dry road with the Toyo's

vagdream · 11-01-17, 03:38 PM

Are the Dunlop DZ03G's worth trying if you wanted to stay with original sizing?

Steve · 11-01-17, 05:19 PM

I've seen a car recently with the Toyo Proxes T1-R (225/50 R15 91V) and they look good.

The tread pattern even looks like the Dunlop SP9000.

Bugmaster · 11-01-17, 06:09 PM

Hi All

Toyo R888 do the correct size 215/50/15 88w all be it a track tyre but are road legal and are fine for driving on roads but not on a regular basis.They do stipulate that they are not suitable for winter/cold conditions but how many of us use our cars in the harsh winter or even in the winter? They are fine in wet weather also.

They are £130 per corner.

Regards

AdrianH · 11-01-17, 06:43 PM

I've got the 225 T1Rs on my MB and haven't had any problems at all with them fouling the arches etc, even four-up. They look good too.

11-01-17, 12:06 PM	#2
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	We've got 205/55/15's on ours. 225/50's caught on full compression at the rear when fully loaded. Also, less likely to aquaplane, a lot easier to source and gives a sharper steering feel. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

11-01-17, 12:40 PM	#4
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	They're not the beefier look some prefer but they don't look 'wrong' (in my humble opinion)... I'd love to have 215's back, but the chances of that, especially with a modern compound, are zero. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

11-01-17, 12:54 PM	#5
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	There have been several threads on the subject over the years too... http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...=quattro+tyres http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...=quattro+tyres __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

11-01-17, 12:25 PM	#3
oldur Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 10	I wondered whether they might be a bit skinny on 8" rims?

11-01-17, 03:38 PM	#7
vagdream Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Llandudno Junction Posts: 166	Are the Dunlop DZ03G's worth trying if you wanted to stay with original sizing?

11-01-17, 05:19 PM	#8
Steve Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 355	I've seen a car recently with the Toyo Proxes T1-R (225/50 R15 91V) and they look good. The tread pattern even looks like the Dunlop SP9000.

11-01-17, 06:09 PM	#9
Bugmaster Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Devon/Cornwall Posts: 176	Hi All Toyo R888 do the correct size 215/50/15 88w all be it a track tyre but are road legal and are fine for driving on roads but not on a regular basis.They do stipulate that they are not suitable for winter/cold conditions but how many of us use our cars in the harsh winter or even in the winter? They are fine in wet weather also. They are £130 per corner. Regards

11-01-17, 06:43 PM	#10
AdrianH Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 218	I've got the 225 T1Rs on my MB and haven't had any problems at all with them fouling the arches etc, even four-up. They look good too.