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Race Rubber...
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07/01/2011 13:44
07/01/2011 13:44
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Marco20valveT
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now i know this may have been done to death, but what options are there for the track animals of the forum.. there is the usual's... R888's Yokohama A048r what other options are there for people?
Last edited by Marco20valveT; 07/01/2011 13:46.
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Re: Race Rubber...
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07/01/2011 13:54
07/01/2011 13:54
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suba
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If for road use as well then hankook RS2's are worth a look. Otherwise those two are the ones to go for.
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Re: Race Rubber...
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07/01/2011 14:01
07/01/2011 14:01
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alfatim
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888's are great but suspect in standing water. Toyo will however send you details on how to re-cut a 888 to wet pattern.
Hankook's have very good reputaion as has the Kuhmo V70
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: Nigel]
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07/01/2011 15:04
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I had the A048's on at Spa and they were fantastic. Not tried 888's so can't comment.
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: Taffy20vt]
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07/01/2011 15:08
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Marco20valveT
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Nigel are these the ones? alfatim... these ones? also, what other ones are there? im want to try to make a list of the best track rubber for the coupe!
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07/01/2011 15:53
07/01/2011 15:53
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magooagain
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My 888s have been outstanding. Hot or wet track. But caution with standing water as said before. Last summer i believe i pushed them to the limit in very hot temp's. Very pleased with them. I cant comment on the other's though.
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Re: Race Rubber...
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07/01/2011 16:15
07/01/2011 16:15
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alfatim
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Nigel are these the ones? alfatim... these ones? also, what other ones are there? im want to try to make a list of the best track rubber for the coupe! Yup thats them. tbh I would like to try the Kuhmo next (used 888's for years) or the Dunlop, the Dunlops of old were just brilliant (I think Nigel must have a bigger tyre budget than me)
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Re: Race Rubber...
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07/01/2011 16:21
07/01/2011 16:21
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which ones are cheaper..
going to be a fun aftetrnoon for me! lol
(standard rim - 205 50/55 r16)
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07/01/2011 16:42
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: Hovedan]
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07/01/2011 21:09
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Link Toyo Proxes R1-R? James
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Re: Race Rubber...
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07/01/2011 21:27
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alfatim
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Link Toyo Proxes R1-R? James Mmm just emailed them for a price
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07/01/2011 21:29
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we need another GB on some of these before Spa!!!
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: coupedummy]
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07/01/2011 23:28
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Would it be ok to drive from g the uk to spa on track tyres likely a stupid question i believe most "track" tyres are road legal, though not ideal for long journeys possibly? especially in the pouring rain! i certainly wont be buying 888's as i cant justify that money for going on track, gently, once a year - but some of the others i would if i could then use them on the road
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: Taffy20vt]
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08/01/2011 02:23
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I had the A048's on at Spa and they were fantastic. So did MCMike and yes, they were excellent tyres and held well, whether the track was dry, damp or wet.
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: Theresa]
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08/01/2011 11:04
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magooagain
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Did anyone get a price on the A048's ?
I imagine that a group buy from Camskill could be sorted on all the makes, ie a certain % off on whatever tyre you choose. It's worth looking into.
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: magooagain]
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10/01/2011 11:33
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You also have the MaxSport RB5 Not that many sizes, the only 16" is a 205/50R16 and is priced at £68 a tyre
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: Begbie]
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10/01/2011 12:01
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£68 per wheel! thats my kinda cheap!!! and they look good too! any one tried these? i only want them for Spa... and possibly a track day... Oh found a link! http://www.maxsport.uk.com/acatalog/Maxsport_RB5_Tyre.html
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Re: Race Rubber...
[Re: Begbie]
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10/01/2011 12:40
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You also have the MaxSport RB5 Not that many sizes, the only 16" is a 205/50R16 and is priced at £68 a tyre Are they road legal? E marked? Look like they are ripe for recutting into an 'interesting' pattern!
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Re: Race Rubber...
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10/01/2011 12:43
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alfatim
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Re: Race Rubber...
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10/01/2011 12:53
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Marco20valveT
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what patteren can you cut them into?
why would you need to? they look fine, tried to call them with no luck, but im tempted to try these out!!
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Re: Race Rubber...
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10/01/2011 13:13
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alfatim
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Marco, I absolutely agree with you on price, I squirm everytime I have to buy tyres!
The pattern on these are simular to the Colway, inter's. Not good in the wet (a quick look at tread pattern shows there is nowhere for the water to go). Would be better (imho) to cut them so the water had somewhere to go, ie; out from the edge of tyre.
Usually these type of tyres have a minimum 17% cut tread to comply with rally tyre regs.
Looking at the website is does mention difering 'casings' which would indicate they are remoulded, but Im happy to be corrected.
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Re: Race Rubber...
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10/01/2011 13:37
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Marco20valveT
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you know more than me mate!
how the hell do you cut them to do that??
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