markw996 26 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Hi all, I'm about to replace the ageing tyres on my Lotus Esprit S4 and am looking for ideas. My tyres are 215/40/17 Front and 245/45/17 Rear and the last MOT tester said to replace them as they are like plastic and starting to bulge in places. I won't be doing trackdays or sliding around, and tyre wear won't be an issue as I only do around 1000 miles a year. At the end of last year I was looking at Toyo Proxes but I'd have needed Sport on the rear and TR1 on the front as they don't do the exact sizes, so I didn't do it. Then having looked again today I see that I can get Goodyear Eagle F1 at a sensible price, and in the correct sizes. Can anyone give guidance on what tyres I should be looking at for a good cost / performance ratio? Quote 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 & 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Link to post Share on other sites
markw996 26 Posted February 2 Author Report Share Posted February 2 After a bit more research and reading the EVO tyre test from 2019 these seem the tyres to go for: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Continental PremiumContact 6 Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 I think the Dunlops would suit my needs best, and although the car is light I think I'll go reinforced as that's what Dunlop recommends for performance cars as they have less sidewall deflection during cornering. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 215/40 R17 Y (87) Car Tyre - Reinforced Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 245/45 R17 Y (99) Car Tyre - Reinforced If anyone has a discount code for Blackcircles give me a shout before tomorrow please! 😀 Quote 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 & 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Link to post Share on other sites
sailorbob 273 Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 The Goodyear and the Michelin generally score higher in the tyre tests than the Dunlop. I regularly drive a car with the Michelins and find them good in both wet and dry. I haven't tried the '5' version of the Goodyear but have been happy with earlier versions of the Eagle F1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DanR 69 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 With your low annual mileage what about the softest "R" spec tyres you can find? Yokos have them down to 50 treadwear rating here in oz. Quote DanR Link to post Share on other sites
drdoom 452 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Mark, your list features all the best brands for comfort/compliance over rough pavement which seems abundant in some regions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markw996 26 Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 I've ordered the Goodyear as they look like a better tyre and are slightly cheaper. I was leaning toward the Dunlop due to its superior hydroplaning and wet weather grip, but realistically if I'm out in wet weather I'll just take it steady and enjoy the the better dry weather performance of the Goodyear 👍 Quote 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 & 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Link to post Share on other sites
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