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About to plan my roadtrip, driving in the alps this spring early summer. Wondering what set of tyres i should go for. Thinking weather could go from anywhere between warm and dry to slippery wet and cold(?). Therefore am a bit worry that my avan 048 semi slick is not the right choice (though I love them on the track). So anyone have done a trip to the alps and what tyres have they used?
I would have thought the CR500 would be a good choice - particularly in the extreme wet that you may find yourself. But you may struggle to get them and the ZZS is also a good all rounder, but my experience in the wet was that the ZZS was not as good as the CR500. They also have significantly different diameters, so a ride height check would be sensible.
48 and R888r are ok in the wet but they can be buttock clenching in standing water and lorry tracks on motorways . i've done several trips with R888's and moderated speed to the conditions .
The most important bit is to go with new ones as 3500 miles to and around the alps will need all the tread you can get for when you come back off the ferry
The most important bit is to go with new ones as 3500 miles to and around the alps will need all the tread you can get for when you come back off the ferry
ZZS all the way, I have a539's on mine and although fun in the dry they are terrifying in the wet.
The ZZS I've driven on a 420R in snow, wet, dry and greasy conditions and they always inspire confidence. Worth every penny imho.
In fact they are so good that my concern on my little roadsport they would offer too much grip to allow slip under anything but the most hardcore driving.
The ZZS I've driven on a 420R in snow, wet, dry and greasy conditions and they always inspire confidence. Worth every penny imho.
In fact they are so good that my concern on my little roadsport they would offer too much grip to allow slip under anything but the most hardcore driving.
I've found both the CR500 and ZZS excellent in wet weather and the cold. The CR500 seem to give a softer ride, but the ZZS grip better on the track. Aside from the ride difference they feel quite similar on the road.
I've currently got two sets of wheels with ZZS and CR500 so have been able to compare quite well.
I've currently got two sets of wheels with ZZS and CR500 so have been able to compare quite well.
Thanks for all advice. I'll go for the zzs,and looking fwd to the alps this summer.
framerateuk said:
I've found both the CR500 and ZZS excellent in wet weather and the cold. The CR500 seem to give a softer ride, but the ZZS grip better on the track. Aside from the ride difference they feel quite similar on the road.
I've currently got two sets of wheels with ZZS and CR500 so have been able to compare quite well.
I've currently got two sets of wheels with ZZS and CR500 so have been able to compare quite well.
smaller tyres change the height your car sits off the ground.
if you don't have adjustable platform suspension, then you may end up too close to the ground if you've come from 185/70/13 down to something like a 185/55/13.
Even with adjustable platforms, you want the lower wishbones to be as level as possible, so dialing up suspension height isn't always possible.
if you don't have adjustable platform suspension, then you may end up too close to the ground if you've come from 185/70/13 down to something like a 185/55/13.
Even with adjustable platforms, you want the lower wishbones to be as level as possible, so dialing up suspension height isn't always possible.
A Caterham driver has commented on the NS-2R's here: http://www.7-dna.com/forums/index.php?action=vthre...
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