minimatt001
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I'm after a decent set of tyres for my cesaros and have now decided my best option is to go for either Proxes or S Drives. I've read various reviews but both have their fair share of good and bad comments. It seems the S Drives have better comfort but not the grip potential that Proxes have but as I have never driven on these tyres I'm unsure. Any advice/links etc will be much appreciated please. Cheers 
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dragon2309
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proxes all day long mate, always thought yokos were regarded as shit? where did you read the good reviews?
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ramboreynolds
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deffinately proxes!!!! grip incredible in wet and dry, or just as good and a little bit more cost efficient kuhmo ecsta's. both quality tyres
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Crana
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Registered: 20th Jan 09
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T1rs...
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KyleCorsa
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toyo are by far the better for grip but they dont last long
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Kieran
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t1rs all day long
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minimatt001
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Cheers all for the replies  It looks like T1R's are the ones to go for then, dragon, i read a few different reviews but they're actually a lot more mixed than I remembered; http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Yokohama/S-Drive.htm
One review compares the two tyres and says the S drives aren't as comfortable but handle better in the wet, another says comfy but thats on a scooby.
Overall though after reading a few more reviews and after the response I got from you guys, I'll be ordering a full set of T1R's on Monday. I have looked at Kuhmo's as well but I've found a set of T1R's brand new for £184 delivered, seems fairly reasonable to me?
Cheers again
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minimatt001
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I have looked at Admirals too, fair bit cheaper and I had a full set on my last alloys (Inovit Rapids) same size again and they weren't too bad at all really, I just found they worn down quite quickly with not a great deal of use. I don't know if anyone else has found the same? That said, I fancy a change so the T1R's should be with me by the end of next week. 
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thomson
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new proxies on my gsi and there up to the job.
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Dave_Sport
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Toyo's are a soft compound tyre and thus will wear quickly if abused - hard cornering and late braking but they grip really well and get better the warmer they get
Yoko's are also a soft compound tyre and as far as i'm aware have always been regarded as a fast wearing tyre which abused will last 3000 miles
Kumho's are a mid range tyre and a good all rounder - mileage, grip, comfort and price
Admiral are a budget brand so won't offer the same grip levels in wet or dry conditions as the more premium brands.
Have you looked into Continental Sport 3's, a new-ish tyre from a premium manufacturer, it offers excellent grip, mileage and comfort but i think the cost is a bit higher
Dave 
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minimatt001
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Cheers for the advice Dave I have just had a look now on a tyre review site, overall it appears to be a good, well respected tyre however the wear seems to be an issue with them. Have you used this tyre before at all? If so how did you find them? Not a tyre I've heard of before thats all.
Thanks,
Matt
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