richardlee237
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 07:23 PM |
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Which tyres
We have a solid axle Locost with 13inch 6J wheels. Engine is crossflow and type 9 box
The original Escort had 155/80R13 tyres.
We were loooking to fit 185/70R13 but these seem to be in short supply. If we go to 185/60R13 then there is a wider choice but 4%more rpm
We want a tyre that has good wet and dry grip and looks good, tread pattern wise. We were thinking of Toyo R888 but we are worried about wet
performance ?
A lot of the good tyres do not seem to be available in 13 inch
What have other people used or reccomend ?
Thanks in anticipation
Richard
Quote Lord Kelvin
“Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in race horses and women.”
Quote Richard Lee
"and cars"
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phelpsa
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 07:25 PM |
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A021R is available in 185/70R13
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 07:36 PM |
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Avon cr500 as used on a cater ham, meant to be good in the wet as well,
I may have some for sale soon once I change them for other tyres, slicks,
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 07:54 PM |
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I did the first 10K miles on 185 60 13's and changed to 185 70 13's and so glad that I did. So much more feel, better handling even more
comfortable, better ground clearance, and look great on my wolfrace slotmags.
I got toyo 350's from camskill.com for a total of £150.00 for all 4 - delighted
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Nickp
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 08:45 PM |
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I've got a set of four 185/70/13 Yokohama S306s with virtually full tread in the shed if they're any use to you?
They were jolly decent on my Monte but won't be going back on as the 13's won't fit over my bigger brakes.
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chicade
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 10:46 PM |
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I have heard good things about toyo r1r's better all rounder compared to 888's and cheaper maybe worth a look....
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Nickp
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| posted on 15/6/12 at 05:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chicade
I have heard good things about toyo r1r's better all rounder compared to 888's and cheaper maybe worth a look....
Which aren't available in either size 
Kumhos are if you're feeling flush though-
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m114b0s1153p9742/KUMHO_TYRES_TRACKDAY_TRACK_DAY_KUMHO_V70A_ECSTA_KUMHO_V70_A_-_185_70R13_86V_%28K90-HARD%29_TL_
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richardlee237
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| posted on 15/6/12 at 12:41 PM |
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Many thanks for your replies, guys. most helpful
I've just ordered a set of Yoko A021R from George Polley as I really did want to fit new ones
250 pounds delivered. Which seems quite reasonable to me
Cheers
Richard
Quote Lord Kelvin
“Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in race horses and women.”
Quote Richard Lee
"and cars"
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