Tyres for 7's Speed Series

[Richard Houlgate]

I currently run Nankang AR1 185 60 13 front and 205 60 13 rear. They are 5 years old and so I think that it's time for some new ones. To try and reduce high speed corner exit understeer I plan to fit 205s on the front as well.

I'm not impressed by the Nankangs so thought I'd try the Toyo Proxes R888R.

But there are none available. Apparently Toyo pulled out of the UK at the beginning of the year so the only way to obtain them is to order a container load which most tyre retailers can't afford to do. Demon Tweeks apparently can, but the lead time including ocean freight is 6 months, so there will be none available until the end of August.

 

Are there any other options? 

[Flying Carrot Steve]

7 minutes ago, Richard Houlgate said:

I currently run Nankang AR1 185 60 13 front and 205 60 13 rear. They are 5 years old and so I think that it's time for some new ones. To try and reduce high speed corner exit understeer I plan to fit 205s on the front as well.

I'm not impressed by the Nankangs so thought I'd try the Toyo Proxes R888R.

But there are none available. Apparently Toyo pulled out of the UK at the beginning of the year so the only way to obtain them is to order a container load which most tyre retailers can't afford to do. Demon Tweeks apparently can, but the lead time including ocean freight is 6 months, so there will be none available until the end of August.

 

Are there any other options? 

 

 

I have two 205 60 13 R888R in my garage. Brand new in cling film. They are now £475

 

Plus VAT 😂😂

 

Each 😬😬

 

 

 

I'm kidding. I do have them but they're not for sale as my rears are almost toast.

 

If I spot any for sale though, I will alert you ASAP 

[Flying Carrot Steve]

I was hoping Jack Webb Motorsport my have some suitable in stock, but I see not. Still might be worth calling them. 

 

 

 

 

[LoneWolf]

A052 in 13" aren't a good track tire atm, they seem to use a harder compound than the higher sizes.

[Richard Houlgate]

Thanks for your input. There is more to be read on the accursed Facebook if you are interested.