Re: Time for a 'what tyre' thread?
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:11 pm
Neil,
I reckon the black ones look good, you could always paint / powder coat them in a few years if you grow tired of the colour. Have you thought about going to 13" wheels. I fancy the idea of Compomotive CXR's on mine. Then you'd have lightweight wheels and tyres, although having said that I was thinking about A048's for my more occasional usage. Haven't checked brake clearance yet.
I have the same wheels as on the old red Sylva demo in 15", but i think you're right about the weight it's one area where I can see the improvement in general control and 'f'idgetyness' in your car over mine. I use the Toyo T1R tyres, they are really good when warmed up and fine when it's cold and wet. It's not too easy to get the fronts warm though.
Sorry I'd buggered off before I got a chance to give you a comparison run in my car on the Sunday at Stoneleigh, I was not in very good humour when I finally decided to get up at 5.30 in fear of hypothermia and just set off home. Drove all the way home in wild conditions and didn't get wet at all inspite of my lack of hood, the side screens are really impressive!
I could weigh a wheel and tyre for comparison if you fancy?
Keith.
I reckon the black ones look good, you could always paint / powder coat them in a few years if you grow tired of the colour. Have you thought about going to 13" wheels. I fancy the idea of Compomotive CXR's on mine. Then you'd have lightweight wheels and tyres, although having said that I was thinking about A048's for my more occasional usage. Haven't checked brake clearance yet.
I have the same wheels as on the old red Sylva demo in 15", but i think you're right about the weight it's one area where I can see the improvement in general control and 'f'idgetyness' in your car over mine. I use the Toyo T1R tyres, they are really good when warmed up and fine when it's cold and wet. It's not too easy to get the fronts warm though.
Sorry I'd buggered off before I got a chance to give you a comparison run in my car on the Sunday at Stoneleigh, I was not in very good humour when I finally decided to get up at 5.30 in fear of hypothermia and just set off home. Drove all the way home in wild conditions and didn't get wet at all inspite of my lack of hood, the side screens are really impressive!
I could weigh a wheel and tyre for comparison if you fancy?
Keith.