My recently acquired Elise came with 12 year-old Toyo Proxes and I don't really trust them much. I know a few of you have had extensive experience with Elises, what tyres would you suggest?
This is by no means a track car, but I'd like rubber that can cope with a semi-professional RACE driver using the car as intended on continental B roads and the occasional promenade down to the casino.
Any pointers greatly appreciated, thanks!
Lotus Elise S1 - tyres?
Re: Lotus Elise S1 - tyres?
Set of Yoko AD08RS is the default S1 tyre.
Edit - I’m also hearing good things about the recently released nankang CRS but unsure if they do S1 sizes.
Edit - I’m also hearing good things about the recently released nankang CRS but unsure if they do S1 sizes.
Last edited by scotta on Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:28 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Lotus Elise S1 - tyres?
For an all round road tyre stick with Yoko AD08 if you can get them. Otherwise, toyo 888R's are a good semi slick at a sensible price, likewise Nankang AR1's are popular and good value. Alternatively blow the budget on a set of Yoko A052's as they are about the best road legal tyres you'll get for it.
Re: Lotus Elise S1 - tyres?
The 52’s are excellent. That’s what I run on the S3. Even wet performance is surprisingly good.dan wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:27 pm For an all round road tyre stick with Yoko AD08 if you can get them. Otherwise, toyo 888R's are a good semi slick at a sensible price, likewise Nankang AR1's are popular and good value. Alternatively blow the budget on a set of Yoko A052's as they are about the best road legal tyres you'll get for it.
If I was never going to track it however I’d stick with the AD08RS.