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Old 07-26-2006, 06:46 AM
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Hi - need new tyres on the back - is fluffyninja and the like out there who could recommend where's best (first time I've bought tyres for the S). Used to get mine done at Hoole Tyres who have just quoted me
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I'd be tempted to try F1's.

S02's are good but have 'iffy' wet handling characteristics and go off *very* quickly...

But - they do grip like shizzle to a blanket in the dry!
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They don't do F1s in suitable sizes for 16" wheels any more.

Toyos now seem to be the popular choice for all year round tyres.
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I had a full set of Goodyear F1's fitted at my place just outside Chester for
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Hoole tyres are cheap but they never gave me much confidence (note I've never used them just never got a good vibe that i was going to end up with the right tyres)

I use Deeside Tyre Services. They normally end up costing me a couple of quid a tyre more but first time I spoke to the owner (Brian Foley) when I quoted the 'JZ' bit on the code he goes "oh yeah that's a special for the s2000" so he seems to know his stuff.

Personally I use S02's and never had a problem with them wet or dry
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[QUOTE=mikey k,Jul 26 2006, 08:29 PM] I had a full set of Goodyear F1's fitted at my place just outside Chester for
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thanks all for your advise and replies, appreciated - think I'll stick with SO2s for now as not sure how long I will keep the car and think buyers would prefer to see Bridgestones on when buying.

I'll give those guys a ring FN - cheers.
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Originally Posted by StevenM,Jul 27 2006, 08:04 AM
But you have 17" wheels
Yep and both my last two S's had them as stock as well
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