URq tyres - Toyo T1-R 225 50 15 91V
 

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!

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.

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

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

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...psb8bnp6si.jpg

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Here's mine wearing those exact Toyo's, but they have been on a few years now...

http://www.sealtd.net/quattro/R0013509.jpg