Mixing tyres advice

Post by **campbell** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:49 pm

Got a recurring puncture in one of the Golf's front tyres - Toyo T1-S fitted all round at present. Time to bite the bullet and replace, but T1-S doesn't seem to be available now, all stockists quoting T1-R.

I'd prefer to match the axle-set if poss, so either :

a) anyone know where I might find an end of line T1-S in 225/40-ZR18 size

or

b) got an opinion on whether mixing a tread pattern by fitting new T1-R will cause any probs? This is for front axle but could of course swap both to rear I guess to lessen any steering effects. However then it'd take ages for the new one to wear through!

cheers

Campbell

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:51 pm

Full size spare wit ha brand new toyo hiding under the mat ?

Post by **campbell** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:13 am

Sadly it's a "space-saver" spare, and I don't have several hundred quid for a new 18 inch BBS alloy to put in place of that!

Post by **simon** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:23 am

I'd just stick the T1-Ss on the front and get T1-Rs for the rear, don't see any problem with that. At worst you might get a little more understeer but I doubt you'd notice.

Post by **ironside** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:52 am

They still make the T1-S in some sizes. The Toyo website says they will reduce the range from 67 sizes to 12 when the T1-R is introduced but it doesn't say what the 12 sizes are.

When I bought my last set of rear T1-S from Jim Dickson in Cumbernauld I asked about end of life on the T1-S. He said he'd still be able to get them for yonks yet. Might be worth giving him a ring: 01236 720205.

Post by **campbell** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:57 am

Simon,

That's just the advice I was needed - you are a star.

And ta muchly for Jim's number online...I shall put it in my phone and try to ring today. He fitted the set of S's that are on just now

cheers all

Campbell

Post by **campbell** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:49 pm

Forgot to post the conclusion to this.

Jim Dickson readily supplied a single Toyo Proxes T1-S (monster 225/40/ZR18 sizee) for £106 fitted. Next day delivery from the factory, who apparently have loads of T1-S still to clear.

And yet another family-friendly motoring service agent, according to Lisa and Eilidh

So for those that want T1-S still - Jim Dickson is your man.

Campbell

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:16 pm

Jims a good guy i am going to see him this week do you want me to ask him Campbell?

Just read your post above

Cheers
Craig

Post by **campbell** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:29 pm

I'm all sorted mate!

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:24 pm

I think the only difference between the S and R, is the R has stiffer side walls. I dont think it wold be much of a problem. Do you track it?