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Technical => Chassis & Braking => Topic started by: mark_crox on December 05, 2012, 12:51:55 pm

Title: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: mark_crox on December 05, 2012, 12:51:55 pm

Some have shown some interest in perhaps getting a group buy sort of deal together.

So I'm after a some ideas of what sizes people use/need..

Its not just limited to 13's/14's but these are the main sizes for early Polo's but if you are after other sizes just post up with what you use

I'm thinking in 13's its going to be

175/50/13
and
185/60/13

and in 14's
185/55/14

I think most people on here are using 14's aren't they?

Any others and who would be interested?

Cheers,
Mark

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: samg40 on December 05, 2012, 01:22:27 pm

Yeah I'm running 14's and tbh I've thought about getting some 15 inch wheels for track rubber. Much better choice and probably cheaper too. If you find anything I'm interested though. Only thing is I'd have to sell my Compo's. :-(

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: mark_crox on December 05, 2012, 01:25:23 pm

What size in 15's would you have to run?

and are your 14's 185/55's?

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: hayesey on December 05, 2012, 03:03:26 pm

I use 185/55/14 yokohama a048s.  Not after any at the moment though, only did one track day this year!

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: samg40 on December 05, 2012, 04:07:45 pm

Ah yeah, got your road/track wheels the wrong way round. Actually having a quick look the sizes in 15's arent any more polo friendly. Bloomin expensive too.

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: Yoof on December 05, 2012, 04:13:19 pm

13" cheapest for track  ;D

Mark is this just for road legal track tyres, or slicks too?

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: mark_crox on December 05, 2012, 04:40:34 pm

Full slicks can be had...
I know a 160-530 13 can be had.. (no idea what size that relates to). Think these would be about £90

I can ask about 14's what size would you need?

Kumho KH31 Road tyres in 185/55/14 can be had for about £44ish a corner. They are what is used on the Mazda Race series.

Can get Silverstone Type RR in 185/55/14 for around £85-90. These have really good reviews and I know quite a few people that run them. Have been told that the only thing that grips better is full slicks but these are road legal.

prices are only estimates at the moment...and there is delivery to sort etc... but sort of gives you a idea

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: dub-disaster on December 05, 2012, 05:55:53 pm

i would take a set of 185/55/14 road legal semi slick.

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: Robin on December 06, 2012, 11:21:15 am

I run 175/50/13 A048R's on the track - i love them!

I also have a set of slicks made by Matador (160/530/13) which i ran at Blyton and they were shit - Yoof can confirm this lol.

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: hayesey on December 06, 2012, 02:51:33 pm

yoof isn't allowed slicks any more

(http://derby.polog40.co.uk/photos/yoof_oops.jpg)

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: gofasterpinch on December 10, 2012, 08:34:53 pm

i've run quite a few 13" slicks mostly A032R/A048R/A021R in 185 60 13

i have been considering running 15s in the future as they seem to be easier to find but they seem to be a bit "big" for polo requirements, 185 50 15 minimum i think?

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: GeirJB on December 12, 2012, 07:49:31 am

Those who have yokohama A048r, do you use Soft or Medium?

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: Robin on December 12, 2012, 08:14:09 am

Med

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: mark_crox on December 12, 2012, 08:53:56 am

When I ran them the Yoko guys said Medium would be perfect..

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: hayesey on December 12, 2012, 09:26:03 am

I use medium too

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: mark_crox on December 12, 2012, 10:45:20 am

Anyone else take some Silverstone's in 185/55/14 for 90 a corner + delivery. Normal price is £110-120 so its quite a saving..

The price is only really good for till Mid Jan so I need to know soonish if its something people would want to be part of


I'm also looking at some lightweight/high torque/Lower Draw starter motors... if anyone is interested... :)

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: dub-disaster on December 12, 2012, 12:44:08 pm

Are the silverstones road legal Im guessing not? Can you get a.group discount on kuhmo v70a in the same size ??

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: mark_crox on December 12, 2012, 12:57:51 pm

yes they are road legal :-)

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: Nick_S on December 12, 2012, 09:36:45 pm

Are they the FTZ type RR?

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: mark_crox on December 12, 2012, 09:40:09 pm

yep FTZ Type RR's
(http://www.haroun4tires.com/uploaded/tires/80851187246124.jpg)

Title: Re: Track Tyres - What size/make model do you run - Group Buy??
Post by: Nick_S on December 12, 2012, 09:44:02 pm

I've got some overtime monies due this month, so I'll keep my eye on this  ;D