skov
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 02:10 PM |
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Originally posted by owelly
Imho, I would avoid tyres that list wet weather performance as a primary attribute as although they will get warm quick, they'll overheat and
wear out quick too. I'm guessing you won't be spending too much time driving in the rain?!
[Edited on 21/3/14 by owelly]
I'm hoping to avoid drifting in the rain if I can help it!
It's a fair point, but I really can't see me overheating the tyres any time soon.
I only really get to drive the Haynes when I'm going to work and back, and my commute consists mainly of sitting in traffic, interspersed with
quick blasts through relatively short sets of bends when I'm lucky enough to get a clear run.
Something that warms up quickly would be ideal!
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skov
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 02:15 PM |
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Originally posted by DW100
I think the New Caterham 160 is running 14" Avon ZV5s
Just checked the spec sheet, it uses 155/65R14 Avon ZT5 tyres on steel wheels.
And the Roadsport comes with Avon ZV3 tyres on 14” alloy wheels as standard.
Have to wonder why they went for 14" wheels given the crap choice of tyres available!
[Edited on 21/3/14 by skov]
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theduck
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 02:25 PM |
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Because caterham supply the correct Avon tyres in te correct size and is a good way of making your customers buy their tyres from you.
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skov
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 02:37 PM |
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Just looked at the Caterham options list - it's an extra £850 to upgrade to a set of sensible sized wheels (13 or 15" )!
[Edited on 21/3/14 by skov]
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DW100
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 03:29 PM |
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The Avon's are a standard road tyre available everywhere. ZV3 is an out of date pattern now replaced by ZV5 and the difference between ZV5 and
ZT5 is one is V rated and the other Is T rated, simple as that.
185/60 r 14 is a nice common tyre size that is not too expensive
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skov
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| posted on 8/4/14 at 06:33 PM |
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Settled on the Vredestein Sportrac 5s in the end and got them fitted yesterday.
They might not be the stickiest tyres in the world, but they're a vast improvement on the random selection of ancient donor tyres I did have!
Early days, but they seem to have plenty of grip for my needs, yet still let go when required 
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