The Spin Of Shame, Norfolk Edition

[Flying Carrot Steve]

15 hours ago, Ansoeb said:

Yes 195x50x15. I try not to be out in the wet anyway. But I am intending to do a couple track nights later this year

If you're not driving in the wet and want to do road and track then IMHO it's R888Rs all day long. 

 

Rainsport 5s will be a lot cheaper of course but given the relatively low mileage kits tend do I'd spend the extra and get a semi slick road tyre like an R888R or similar. Nankang do a decent tyre now too. 

[Stuart]

ATS sometimes have a great deal on that size PS3s.  I got 4 for £250 fitted about 18 months ago.  In fact I just looked and it's currently 4 for £320 and you get a £50 M&S voucher as well. So about the same as the Rainsports when fitted I guess

[Exitus]

On 01/04/2024 at 17:58, Ansoeb said:

Are TR1s really that bad. It’s all I have run so far, I have to be  canny when it’s wet or rears are cold with the throttle inputs. It looked damp when that guy spun anyway.

i have a 2.0 zetec on throttle bodies. Should I consider changing to 888r when I upgrade the cylinder head to hit 200bhp

 

They're not terrible for the road, but they're awful on track particularly under braking. The change in traction, cornering grip and braking with the R888r's on was drastic.

 

They aren't great in the wet though, and dangerous in standing water!

[Mole]

On 01/04/2024 at 21:19, Ansoeb said:

Yes 195x50x15. I try not to be out in the wet anyway. But I am intending to do a couple track nights later this year

Good for any of the tyres I have suggested..

After my track day tomorrow I will need to change my MPS.. thinking of trying something different..may try the kumho hs52 that is used in the mx5 racing.. been quoted £55 fitted locally..they seem to go ok on the mx5s

[Andrzej]

3 hours ago, Mole said:

... kumho hs52 that is used in the mx5 racing.....

 

 

Did not know that those are used in MX5 racing  ?

I have HS51 and HS52 on my road Westfield . Bought those as read somewhere that are designed for lightweight cars, was cheap, had really good results on tyrerewiew. 

I can see this year test looks even better :

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2024-Summer-Tyre-Market-Overview.htm 

(look at brake results on dry and wet)

Feels in fact "sticky" from start even on cold days so the compound is on soft side, but on road did not had chance try to the limits . Did approx 4k km on them really like it . So far was lucky not to drive in wet , but looking at thread with lot deep groowes, I am quite sure will be ok. 

[Ansoeb]

Thanks for all the advice, I will definitely consider these options when it becomes time to go shopping. I have no issue with the TR1s on the road but have yet to see how they feel an a track day.

[Mole]

23 hours ago, Andrzej said:

 

 

Did not know that those are used in MX5 racing  ?

I have HS51 and HS52 on my road Westfield . Bought those as read somewhere that are designed for lightweight cars, was cheap, had really good results on tyrerewiew. 

I can see this year test looks even better :

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2024-Summer-Tyre-Market-Overview.htm 

(look at brake results on dry and wet)

Feels in fact "sticky" from start even on cold days so the compound is on soft side, but on road did not had chance try to the limits . Did approx 4k km on them really like it . So far was lucky not to drive in wet , but looking at thread with lot deep groowes, I am quite sure will be ok. 

Thanks for that Andrzej..good information. I am tempted to try them..  the pilots sport have been fantastic wet or dry..I can kill them when it's a really warm track and there are some hairpins.. but had a great day on them today with the car running from 9am to 5pm..