MarkM,
I don't know what to tell you. I've not purchased new tires for my Esprit S2 or ?clat in the last few years (Covid +), and of late many of the smaller diameter performance tires have disappeared from the market. 13" & 14" rims in particular, but also 15". I was thinking of doing an internet survey after the holidays, but for now, I don't have an answer... I'm wondering myself.
Then, of course, due to the difference in stock wheel widths, the tires that work on my S2 won't be right for your S1.
I used to be into autocrossing. I liked the handling of the DOT Road Race tires so much, that I started using them as my only tires... street & AutoX. Currently, I have two Eclats, an Esprit S2, a Europa S2 and a MR2 Mk1 SC, all sitting on DOT Road Race Tires. Tread life in 'miles' isn't any where near as long as with 'street' tires, but they're 'quality' miles.
I've attached a PDF... so lets see if the attachment comes through okay. For now, it's old news, and just fodder for thought. We can talk later after I do an internet survey of available tire sizes... maybe after the first of the year. 'Til then, I'm trying not to get too depressed.
Later,
Tim Engel
11/18/2022 7:52 PM Mark MarKell <mark1@...> wrote:
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Can you tell me which tires you are using on your S1s and what you think of them?
I need to get tires and expect to use the car as a driver with only an occasional track day.
Thanks,
Mark
