GavBurns
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| posted on 1/12/06 at 10:18 PM |
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What trackday tyres??
I have new wheels and tyres on my locoblade but the tyres are cheap crap that came with the wheels. What are the best tyres to use for trackdays only
and I'm on a budget so not too expensive?
Go BEC you'll never look back (literally)!!
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TimC
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| posted on 1/12/06 at 10:24 PM |
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I will be going for the rather cheap and very cheerful Colway Formula 2 - as seen in MNRs demonstrator.
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GavBurns
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| posted on 1/12/06 at 10:58 PM |
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just looked on demon tweeks they look like good rubber. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=COL1856013FT005
Go BEC you'll never look back (literally)!!
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G.Man
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| posted on 1/12/06 at 10:59 PM |
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toyo 888's
work well, and wear slowly
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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Manic mechanic
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| posted on 1/12/06 at 11:08 PM |
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I got a very good deal on Toyo R888's off fleabay, £80 cheaper than direct from Toyo motorsport who we have an account with. If they are still
to rich try Maxsport with the 17% tread pattern.
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Jubal
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| posted on 1/12/06 at 11:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by G.Man
toyo 888's
work well, and wear slowly
I have to second that. I was at Oulton today. The track was greasy as hell but the R888s were gripping really well (relatively speaking). I
can't wait for a dry day to test 'em properly. Bought them cheap from ebay.
I had previously used Indysport TR tyres on my car in a soft compound:
http://www.ears.co.uk/motorsport/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_15__79.html
Not bad. And available in 195/50/15.
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Wadders
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| posted on 1/12/06 at 11:22 PM |
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keep an eye out on fleabay, quite a lot of part worn slicks come up at silly cheap money, although you might have to keep an eye on the oil light
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alister667
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 02:06 AM |
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If you're running 13" wheels, take a pop down to the next formula ford festival or race you can find, and see what they throw away....
In NI anyhow they discard 13" Avon ACB10's with enough tread on them to do us for quite a few track days. They tend to come in 6.5 and 7
inch widths.
Can't beat the price!
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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TimC
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| posted on 2/12/06 at 10:13 AM |
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Just looked on Ebay - think my view might change!
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