TOYO OR BRIDGESTONE

Post by **ayr41** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:19 pm

Bull have two tyres advertised, just wondered if anyone has used the Toyo ones as they are nearly half the price of the Bridgestone, also are 155's OK for the Saloon always thought it should be 145's? Thanks Stephen.

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:28 pm

145's are the closest to the old crossply's but many people use 155's (myself included) and they are fine. 145's are avalable from places such as Longstone Tyres but due to short production runs they tend to be very expensive. Bridgestones are good in my experience but I've never used Toyo's so cannot comment on them.....

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:47 pm

I guess you pretty much get what you pay for - but I'm sure the cheaper ones will be fine for general motoring! Can you not get any locally to save enormous carriage costs ?
Black Circles will do you 2 x 155 Toyos for £69 delivered. Dunno how that compares ??
MYTyres will do 2 X 155 Toyos for £68 delivered. I'll leave you to continue the search!
155 are fine - if inflated to ~ 30 psi. My Trav was sliding about nicely today on very old 155s!

Post by **ssnjimb** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:57 pm

Hi

I have two toyo's on the rear of my 69 saloon and they are good tyres they give lots of grip and i dont have as many problems in the wet like i had with the old firestones that were on there when i got the car.

James

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:25 pm

I'm sure Bridgestone are excellent, though my only memory of them was as death tyres on early Japanese motorcycles!! The Toyo's on my Traveller (front) are terrific, stick like glue, and showing no signs of wear after 10000 miles!

Post by **d_harris** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:54 pm

Toyos tend to be a bit "stickier" (slightly softer compound) and give good grip whereas Bridgestone have a modicum less grip and last a little longer.

Both are fine for every day use. My personal preference is for Toyo

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:54 am

I've never used Toyos on a Minor but I've seen them on sale and the tread pattern looks fairly modern. They have a very good reputation in general.
When priced similar to Khumo and Nankang, I don't think the choice is hard!

Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:24 pm

i would not use bridgestones.. the side wall to quote bull motif is "lovely and soft" it made my traveller feel rubbish... I ended up selling them after only 1000 miles i hated them that much!