Cupra R Tyres?

[CBass]

Anyone know which tyres are best to fit on the Leon Cupra R 225?

I am getting fed up with replacing the Pirelli PZero Rossos so often. I had Goodyear Eagle F1s on my Pulsar GTi-R and they were amazing but also wore quickly (although the car was notorious for scrubbing front tyres) they had much better wet & dry grip than the Pirellis but it is difficult to compare due to chassis set-up, 4WD vs FWD and power difference between cars.

I have searched all over the place and can't really find a definitive answer!

I guess it is partially personal preference ... but there must be some science to it as well.

Also given that Pirellis are extra load, how does this relate to other manufactures?

 

[CUPRAGREY]

I think the majority go with the Goodyear Eagle F1. (GSD3)

I have them and find them superb in my opinion and have outlived the original Pirellis for lastability.

 

[jetsetjimbo]

Another vote for the GSD3s.

They've worn well for me but I guess it depends how hard you work them.

 

[John007]

Same here GSD3 anyday of the week.

What ever you use on the front it will eat them in no time.

 

[Darth Tater]

I'm also about to change for the above Goodyears

 

[CBass]

I have just been looking into the F1s, the GSD3s also come as normal or extra load, presumably extra load are the ones to go for?

They also appear to be cheaper the the Rossos too - better & cheaper, you can't say fairer than that!

 

[John007]

I paid £215 for 2 GSD3's fitted and balanced.

They were cheaper than many lesser brands.

 

[bushybeaver]

Yep just got a set £98 each, another vote for the Goodyear

 

[ArosaRacer]

Yokos on mine AVS ones did brands hatch and still have loads of tread on them

 

[Ruddmeister]

I have just been looking into the F1s, the GSD3s also come as normal or extra load, presumably extra load are the ones to go for?

They also appear to be cheaper the the Rossos too - better & cheaper, you can't say fairer than that!

The Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's IMO were the best I tried (Pirelli were awfull and Toyo's were OK).....the Goodyears need a little scrubbing in first but then they are really good IMO (Any excuse for switching off the TCS and lighting up the front wheels )

Consider buying them from Mytyres who have a link in the banner top of the page.....this way SCnet benefit too

 

[Dan_20vt]

I've got Dunlop Sport Maxx all round which I find up to the job - took quite a while to scrub in though

Not sure of other peoples opinions on these tyres

 

[Darth Tater]

Yep just got a set £98 each, another vote for the Goodyear

Bushy

Where did you get them for that price mate as that's very cheap? Also, what size as from what I've seen 225/40's (original fit size) are always cheaper than 225/35 (more common size for GSD3's)?

 

[bushybeaver]

Protyre in Exeter Long way for u I guess, just walked in asked him whats the best price you can do on a set of tyres, told him a can get them cheaper elsewhere, ended up with a great discount £98 each not fitted though.
225/40/18r GSD3.
I haggle for everything it usually works, just say u can get them cheaper from whoever.

 

[Darth Tater]

Protyre in Exeter Long way for u I guess, just walked in asked him whats the best price you can do on a set of tyres, told him a can get them cheaper elsewhere, ended up with a great discount £98 each not fitted though.
225/40/18r GSD3.
I haggle for everything it usually works, just say u can get them cheaper from whoever.

Yeah

Bit to far for me sadly, hoping you'd ordered online

Cheers mate

 

[aphix]

Had Pirelli P-Zero's on my LCR, then a set of Bridgestone Potenza S0-3s and now some Goodyear Eagle F1's. But only on the front.

Cost £202 fitted and balanced and the guy came to my house to do it during my lunchbrake. GOt to get the rears done soon.. cant afford it though.

I had Toyo T1R's on my MINI and they where seriously good tyres, brilliant in the wet.. but was advised the F1's where a better tyre.

Go for the Eagle F1's.. you wont regret it... look the business too. I havent found they wear particually badly..

Rob

 

[LCR mat]

Vredestiens get my vote- they even have an extra mm of tread on them. they were lasting 8K on the front the perillis 4K

 

[Spanky]

Vredestiens get my vote- they even have an extra mm of tread on them. they were lasting 8K on the front the perillis 4K

4K......

Are you Plato in disguise...?

 

[LCR mat]

that included the first 1000K miles of gentle driving to bed in the tyres plus it was un modified too- switched to vredestiens straight after- far superior to the perillis in the wet.

 

[Mitchy]

Eagle F1 GSD3 for me too

 

[paulsnewcuprar]

Just had some Toyo TIR's on some 19's on mine,and am really pleased,especially with all this rain at the mo.