phelpsa
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| posted on 21/4/04 at 03:47 PM |
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What tyres
What tyres are you using on your locost trackdays etc.? Why have you chosen this tyre?
Adam
[Edited on 21/4/04 by phelpsa]
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 21/4/04 at 06:14 PM |
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The boys might remember this link re tyres
http://www.users.totalise.co.uk/~scoobydoo/motoring/tyres1999/tyres1999.htm#Caterham%20Conclusion
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Viper
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| posted on 21/4/04 at 07:42 PM |
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round black ones
BIG round black ones
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timcrasher
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 posted on 21/4/04 at 07:50 PM |
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Tyre choice
It was my mate Royrid and I that started going on about Maxsports in another thread.
We use them because; 1: they stick like sh#t to a blanket, even in the rain
2: they only cost £40 each brand new
3: if you have any problems with them, the staff at the factory, sort things out pronto.
I just wish I discovered them ages ago
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phelpsa
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| posted on 24/4/04 at 04:51 PM |
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Are the maxsports allowed for competition use.
Adam
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timcrasher
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| posted on 25/4/04 at 10:36 AM |
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Maxsports
Hi, Mate
Yes, the Maxsports were devoloped for motorsport and were then BS approved for road use.
This was to allow rally drivers to use them for the road links between special stages.
And for £40-£60 a tyre you wont find stickier for the money
Cheers
Tim
[Edited on 25/4/04 by timcrasher]
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phelpsa
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| posted on 25/4/04 at 10:45 AM |
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So I could get some maxsports and keep my A-021s for wets. The only thing is, you can get slicksthat have been used for one race but still have plenty
of life left because the big race teams consider them "past their best".
Adam
P.S. anyone know of a race team/series that uses 14" slicks?
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timcrasher
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| posted on 25/4/04 at 10:54 AM |
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Old slicks
Yeh, Adam
But you would have to heat the "old" slicks up to melting point, just to get slight grip from them. Even cutting them barely works. Once
they have been through their heat cycle a few times they are scrap.
Why do you think teams throw away seamingly good tyres! Depends how many times you want to rebuild your car from one of those " It just stepped
out, I don't know what happened ! " incidents!! 
Cheers
Tim
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phelpsa
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| posted on 25/4/04 at 10:58 AM |
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Are they as grippy as a 32r or 21r?
Adam
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timcrasher
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| posted on 25/4/04 at 02:38 PM |
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Grip
Adam, The super soft versions are too sticky now that the weather has warmed up. The soft versions are just as grippy as a 32 and if you do get them
to break away, they are nice and predictable and give lots of warning.
Cheers
Tim
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phelpsa
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| posted on 25/4/04 at 06:03 PM |
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Sorry to be so inquisitive, but, where are they cheapest? Ears Motorsprot seem to have quite good prices.
Adam
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timcrasher
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| posted on 25/4/04 at 07:17 PM |
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Maxsport
Cut out the middle men and buy direct from the factory. Give them a call on 01597 811262.They normally do a good deal on delivery if you buy 4 or
more. Ask to speak to Red Barry if you need technical advise about compounds etc.
Cheers
Tim
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