MR2_260z
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What front tyres to get to match T1R rears?
So I finally bought some rims (need to get moving on this in case my existing tyre decides to blow) and I have purchased a pair of toyo T1R's 225/45/16 for the rear. So now I am after a matching pair for the front around 205/45/16. By matching I mean performance wise, I don't need exactly T1R's. What would be suitable companions for these rear tyres up front? (something around the $150 mark each).
Thanks guys!
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/28 17:48:31
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Kumho ku31, bridgestone re001 or re002, Dunlop sport maxx, Yokohama s drive. Call up a few places to check for your size and compare prices.
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/28 17:57:03
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Ummm... What's wrong with getting 205/45/16 T1R's? They'll match the T1R 225/45/16 rear's perfectly. 
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/28 18:50:05
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Well the fact they don't make them in that size is a bit of an issue...
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/28 18:59:07
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/28 22:39:02
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HUH! Their website didn't mention that size!
Ok I'll see if i can find some reasonably.
Thanks mister2
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/28 22:44:35
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Hummm They're more than I paid for the rears! Any ideas where they're the cheapest?
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/30 18:36:26
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I can source some Federal 595 RSR's for a similar price to the T1R's for the front. Would this be a better option?
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/30 19:08:41
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No. Matching front and rear tires are always a better option.
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/07/30 22:18:58
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Alright good to know. Shame i can't find the fronts as cheap as the rears, anyway, thanks guys!
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/08/04 19:07:32
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Matched pattern is certainly the better option especially when MR2s are known to be sensitive to tyre changes but if I was in your position I would prob say to hell with it and get cheaper and grippier tyres at the front if that was availiable, especially if you find the car to be understeering like mine does. Also unless you were driving at the limit it probably shouldn't matter too much...
T1Rs are much less grippy than RSRs so if you can find what Adrian listed I say go for it. RE002 would be nice if it's cheap
Also bear in mind tho I've never tried it myself, i.e driving mismatched treads at the limit, but around town below the limit it was fine
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/08/04 20:06:50
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HA funny you just mention all that, I do like to give my car a bit of a push from time to time and want to get in to some non competitive track days, but I'm not a hardcore racer.
I was just recommended RE002's as they worked out cheaper than T1R's on the front and I was told that they should be grippier. Excuse my ignorance, but I'm not sure how matching treads would be that beneficial when you consider that the tyre could just be wrong for the car in the first place... I would assume the best thing to do is to put the best tyre at each end that you can find....
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/08/04 20:55:46
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Using mismatched or mixed tires -- "OK" or "no way"?A matched set is bestWhenever possible, it's always best to use identical tires with the same tread pattern, size, and construction. This helps you maintain optimum control and stability for your vehicle. Generally speaking, you shouldn't use a mixed or mismatched set of tires on your vehicle, unless the tire and/or vehicle manufacturer specifies that this is acceptable. (Some vehicles have what is known as a “staggered fitment" -- different-sized tires on the front and rear axles.)A few examples of mismatched tires include mixing:- Winter tires with all-season or summer tires
- Tires with different tread patterns
- Tires from different manufacturers
- Run-flat tires with non-run-flat tires
- Tires with different construction characteristics or sizes
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/08/04 21:35:30
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Yeah sure i get that... i just mean that for a car like ours which has such an unusual weight balance, and no weight over the steering wheels, it almost seems irrelevant. We also want our front and rear to behave in different ways anyway (oversteer, understeer, sidewall stiffness/ flexibility), I mean this is why we use a staggered fitment and different fitments from front to rear. Does any of this vaguely ring true?
It seems counter intuitive to settle for a lesser tyre for the sake of having them all the same. Sorta like if you could choose between a whole set of no name tyres or two no name tyres and two excellent ones....
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Re: What front tires to get to match T1R rears?
2014/08/05 08:35:09
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Why bother asking for advice if you don't want to listen to any and have already made your mind up anyway?
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