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Offline dub-disaster

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slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« on: March 06, 2012, 10:12:24 pm »
im looking into getting maximum traction out of my car at the moment. I have done all the other bits required to get the best out of my chassis these include stitch welding engine bay and usual bracing, ppp stage 3 frame, quafe diff and some yoko a539 tyres in 185/50/r14 .

Just wondered if any one had any handy links or knows of any good sources of info on using slicks/semi slicks and the type of slick for the application along with correct sizing.

Also any information sources on tyre tempratures for road tyres and the effects of wider tyres and aspect ratio change on laterial grip and straight line traction.

Offline Jezza-7

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 10:14:36 pm »
Toyo R888's mate! What im getting next.

Offline Robin

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 09:41:16 am »
I run Yoko A048R's and i find them brilliant on the track!

They warm up quickly as well.


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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2012, 10:37:04 am »
What size mickey Thompsos do you run on the strip robin and on what size rim ??


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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2012, 11:21:27 am »
I run 20 x 6 x 14 Mickey's on a 14'' steel rim.

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2012, 11:22:56 am »
Not much of a choice in sizes for 14's, what do people run for those?

Offline Alexiskayak_7

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2012, 12:13:04 pm »
Toyo R888's mate! What im getting next.

Are you going to run 13's on track?

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2012, 05:48:17 pm »
Nah prob staying with my 14's. I got some tyres that are slightly bigger at the mo and got no issues at all. My car is not lowered though and i dont intend to lower it, only get some better suspension.

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012, 06:03:20 pm »
I run 20 x 6 x 14 Mickey's on a 14'' steel rim.


where did you source your mickey Thompsons from i can't find a supplier in the UK.

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012, 06:14:24 pm »
eBay - got them back new for about £120 each.

They discontinued them a while ago, I probably got the last pair in the uk!

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2012, 08:45:17 pm »
Yeah, you did - I had the other pair!

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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2012, 09:38:28 pm »
Lol. Lars performance was the place i got them from.


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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2012, 10:06:10 pm »
Nah prob staying with my 14's. I got some tyres that are slightly bigger at the mo and got no issues at all. My car is not lowered though and i dont intend to lower it, only get some better suspension.

Last time I had a look they didn't do R888's in favourable 14" size (not less 60 profile anyway!) Loads of choice with 13" wheels though.


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Re: slicks,tyre sizes and tyre temps
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2012, 06:46:50 pm »
Yeah those will be like tractor tyres on a polo! I've got 55 profile A048 Advans and these still catch now and again on the track.