Technical Which Tyres - 100HP?

[S-X-I]

The 100HP is in need of some new tyres and I'm struggling to decide which ones to go for. I'm in need of three new tyres in total as the front are nearing the legal limit and one of the rears have developed a lump in the sidewall.

I currently have 1 brand new GoodYear Eagle F1 GSD3 (195/45-R15) on my full size spare which is making the decision a little harder.

So far I have narrowed my options down to the following.

GoodYear Eagle F1 GSD3 (195/45-R15)

OEM fit to the car and have always used them on the 100HP and been happy with them. After contacting GoodYear they have confirmed they are still in production dispite the rumours. In reviews they perform well but are getting a bit old design wise and with the GSD3's I would only need to purchase 2 tyres and could use the spare I already have. Cost is around £58.00 so total would be £116.00.

Vredestein Sportrac 3 (195/45-R15)

Looking at the reviews these tyres seem to perform very well in all conditions. Cost is slightly more than the GSD3's at around £61.00 per tyre so total would be £122.00 as I would put the 2 new tyres on the rear and use the one remaining GSD3 along with the spare I have on the front.

Vredestein Sportrac 3 (195/50-R15)

Same tyre as above but with 50 profile and again good reviews all round. With the profile being 50 rather than 45 the price is alot lower at £45 per tyre and the ride would improve slightly. Only issue is I would not want different profiles front and rear so 4 would need to be purchased at £180.00.

So these ar the option I have so far but if anyone could recommend alternatives that would be great.

Also if someone could post a picture with a 100HP on 50 profile tyre just so I can see if it looks any different.

Many Thanks!

 

[gtidriver]

Not yoko s drives unless you want to ruin the handling of the car. Stay with Goodyear, rubbish in the snow though.

 

[Stu DemonD]

I have stuck with Goodyears, my local supplier can still get them in.

I have my winters on at the moment, Kuhmos or something, with a slightly higher profile - I will try and get a pic once it gets light.

 

[Remould]

In your situation i'd go for the G/years,but what ever you do don't mix a p/worn and a new on the rear unless the p/worn is nearly new,i.e within 1 or 2 mm of the new tyre,a lot of people think with FWD you need the most rubber on the front which is wrong.

 

[AB100]

Another option previously mentioned on here is the Toyo T1-R in 195/50 guise which I may be tempted with when the Goodyears are dead.

The extra bit of profile might improve the ride.

 

[Dan Friel]

In your shoes, I'd stay with the Goodyears - always prefer to have the same type of tyre across the car (and they're easier to get hold of).

 

[babbo_umbro]

In your shoes, I'd stay with the Goodyears - always prefer to have the same type of tyre across the car (and they're easier to get hold of).

Agreed - if I was changing the whole four I'd definitely go for the /45 Vredesteins though.

 

[joe1962]

Not a 100hp owner but I think contis on MJ about the best all round though I am impressed with the uniroyals on my mx5 they have slightly softer sidewall,s & help the ride. Only tyres to avoid I have tried were some avons.

 

[Rawb]

I test drove a few Pandas with The Goodyear tyres and hated them.

I have a set of 4 Uniroyal Rainsport 2's on my Panda and it handles great, better in the wet than in the dry.

Just my opinion though

 

[The Pretender]

No 100 hp but plan to run 195/50R15" Hankook V12 EVO K110 Summer tires after the winter.
Now on 165/65R14" Goodyear Ultragrip 7 plus winter tires.

 

[Remould]

I know the 50 gives a better ride,but double check the load rating as i don't think many meet the 78 load index that's listed in the 100hp suppliment,and it's not just about the weight you carry in the car,more about how the tyre copes with the car.

 

[Fiatseicento2002]

Toyo Tr1s aren't that good tbh stick with the Goodyears