Dog Biscuit

Rang a couple of tyre dealers just now, both said they are not listed on their systems... and they don't know why.

Si2k

Cause they are crap?

Seriously though, they must feel horrid on a 55 profile

MARTS2K

They are pretty pants feeling on a 16" rim very wallowy and unstable but on a 17" rim they are ace!!

MikeC'S2k

Much like Eagle F1's!!

Dog Biscuit

I used to have Eagles back in 2002/3 on my MY02. I remember completely disagreeing with the perceived wisdom of the time of running them at 36psi - the tyres are effectively over-inflated by more than 10% and there was less contact patch and wore down in the centre even after having the Geo done.

Dropped them to 34 psi and they were much better than the SO2s in the wet (not much different in the dry), could really lean in to corners and still managed to get a great rubbery smell in the wet after a brief spirited drive over to my old mucker Ianl 15 minutes away. Couldn't quite understand why so many couldn't deal with the "wallowy" feel - barely noticeable after 500 miles

Horses for courses

loftust

Each to their own, but I'm very happy with my Eagles at 34 PSI on 16" rims...loads of grip and confident with them in the wet too.

Si2k

No one is doubting that.

The fact they feel like someone has replaced you suspension springs with ones from a Honda Jazz is the issue.

Despends on your driving style though I guess.

loftust

Really?

I've never been able to flick the car, it doesn't change direction that well (compared to my MX5 which is >300kg lighter), but this has made my driving style smoother.

I've not had the S with any other tyres on...maybe I'll be in for a nice surprise when I change them. Perhaps a track day is in order to burn the old rubber.

Camskill still have the T1Rs on their Website

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...d=m4b103s291p0

Si2k

I went from T1Rs to Re050As

The difference in turn in response was immediately noticeable. Also less 'body roll' due to stiffer tyres. They are also good in the wet IME.

MC_BLADE

you need some 17" with the re050's transforms the car, you wont belive the change!

best upgrade I ever did on my 2001.