KenLondon 4 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 My Mk1 Elise has still got Bridgestone Potenza SO3s on its wheels but they will need replaced soon. Front are 195/50 ZR 15 82W Rear are 225/45 ZR 16 89Y I believe the best option now are Yokohama Neova. I would appreciate any feedback about such tyre performance on Elises. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnpwalsh 1,302 4 Vehicles Report post Posted September 3, 2013 Hi Ken, can I suggest round ones that fit the rims with plenty of tread and good grip, suitable for Scottish West coast roads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,169 4 Vehicles Report post Posted September 3, 2013 The LoTRDC race series have taken to using Avon ZZRs with excellent results and as such a lot of people are fitting them to their road cars. I think its £540 for all 4 corners. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 957 Report post Posted September 3, 2013 The Yokohamas are fantastic tyres. Grip and ride are exceptional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve930 85 Report post Posted September 3, 2013 another vote for yoko's. my friend Ben has recently put them on his s1, he's really impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt111 26 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 5, 2013 I have just had the Avon ZZR's fitted, too early to give much feedback on them yet but hoping they are as good as the Toyo 888's they replaced. http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzr For a more road biased tyre the Yoko AD08R are the tyre of choice - The R is an update to AD08 http://global.yokohamatire.net/products/advanneova_ad08r.html I recently fitted my spare wheels with some old Advan Neova's (which I first brought in 2006) and they were scary how little grip they had! Any one running round on aging tyres my want to think about changing them as you may not have noticed the gradual effect of them losing grip as they go hard. Quote Kent monthly meet is the first Tuesday of the month at the Nevill Bull, Birling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt111 26 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 5, 2013 Just checked the invoice from Avon and the ZZR's were £526 for a set. Quote Kent monthly meet is the first Tuesday of the month at the Nevill Bull, Birling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,169 4 Vehicles Report post Posted April 18, 2014 I'm just about to order a set of the Yoko Neova AD08R's unless anything has changed since? Still the recommended tyre of choice? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,169 4 Vehicles Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Good to know Just ordered 4 from Event Tyres, fitted and balanced at home for £450 all in 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,169 4 Vehicles Report post Posted April 24, 2014 These are being fitted tomorrow. What pressures shall I try, 23 F/24 R? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 192 1 Vehicles Report post Posted April 24, 2014 Glad your getting all the advice you need. Quote Chunky Lover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,169 4 Vehicles Report post Posted April 24, 2014 Useful. Ta. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 192 1 Vehicles Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Maybe everyone is scared of you? Do you bite? Quote Chunky Lover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,169 4 Vehicles Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Only if you ask really nicely. Here are the old tyres, that a Police Inspector was driving around on. I'll pop him over 6 points later this weekend... and the new. Much, much better Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Mc 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 I've used a mix of tyres for road and track use. More recently Yokohama A048 LTS and Dunlop Formula R. I fitted a set of Toyo T1Rs to a spare set for wet track use and was very surprised at their performance in the wet and dry with regards to their price. The side walls are maybe slightly on the soft side but all in all not bad indeed. I run them at 22-23psi front, 24-25psi rear. My next set will be the Yoko AD08Rs also though as I think they have a stiffer sidewall and better grip in the dry. I hear the Toyo R1R are quite comparable also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jep 568 Report post Posted January 10 Just shod Yokohama AD08 all round. 185 and 225 to S1 Elise. 118bhp but fitted with 111S wheels from new. £530. Chilly out but grip seems great on mildly fast runs. In warmer weather I am sure they will be even better but nice to commute in Elise before it gets silly cold. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jep 568 Report post Posted January 13 On 10/01/2020 at 20:38, jep said: 118bhp but fitted with 111S wheels from new. £530. £473 in fact, not sure where I got that other figure from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marker60 11 Report post Posted January 28 Ready for 4 tyres for my 2004 s2. Which should i go for .not doing track days thankyou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,169 4 Vehicles Report post Posted January 28 I was super happy with the AD08R's I fitted to my first Elise Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marker60 11 Report post Posted January 28 Thanks.ile ring round tomoz. Are they yoko's how much ish you rekon for 4 fitted Just looked on net is the rs after the number you said the same. Price differs loads unsure of which is correct. Do you have any links please 54plate s2 kseries Are all s2 same tyres thankya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machine7 25 Report post Posted January 29 Got my set of AD08R from Blackcircles.com £390 for the set, then think it was about £48 to have them fitted. This the first set I've used, and are great compared to the Toyo proxes T1R I've run beforehand. T1R's have been a good all-year round tyre, never had any problems with them, even in snow. Haven't had to use the AD08R in snow yet, so not sure how they compare. The T1R's felt odd for the first 1000 miles, almost like the rubber had to harden in use. Especially true if just rears had to be changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marker60 11 Report post Posted January 29 Thanks just on net looking now. Can you ring the circles place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marker60 11 Report post Posted January 29 Well this is a struggle. My car as 175 55 16 f 225 45 17 r I'm getting zilch results when searching the black circle place did,nt come up with owt. Ive got a place that would thats no prob. I just thought order pay fit . Are mine the normal size for a 2004 s2 ?? Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 420 Report post Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, Marker60 said: Well this is a struggle. My car as 175 55 16 f 225 45 17 r I'm getting zilch results when searching the black circle place did,nt come up with owt. Ive got a place that would thats no prob. I just thought order pay fit . Are mine the normal size for a 2004 s2 ?? Ta Yes normal size Lotus front tyre for the S2 Elise, Look at the specialists, some stock the correct Yokohama tyres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marker60 11 Report post Posted January 29 Thanks just found some yokos on hanger 111 site Advan ad07 these ok ? It says must be stored at above 10 degree In correct sizes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
