Tyres

[shrink1061]

but surely given Caterham run ZZS's on 13" wheels on standard S3 cars, it can't be impossible to get the clearance you need?

[framerateuk]

shrink1061 said:

but surely given Caterham run ZZS's on 13" wheels on standard S3 cars, it can't be impossible to get the clearance you need?

I run 13x6 all round with ZZS/CR500 and I've no major issues with ground clearance.

You just need to be careful with speed bumps, but the same goes even with larger wheels.

[shrink1061]

on my s3 with 13's I do occasionally catch the bolt of my lowered floor on the odd speed bump.

[framerateuk]

shrink1061 said:

on my s3 with 13's I do occasionally catch the bolt of my lowered floor on the odd speed bump.

I used to catch the seat base bolts quite often, but replaced them with shorter bolts and it happens less often now.

[Eugene7]

shrink1061 said:

but surely given Caterham run ZZS's on 13" wheels on standard S3 cars, it can't be impossible to get the clearance you need?

Depends on your engine and drive train setup...
I have a Zetec with wet sump and live axle.

Edited by Eugene7 on Wednesday 1st February 15:26

[mono fraud]

Dave J said:

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

This is the real question... If the semi-slicks will last a 3500 mile trip or not...

How many miles are ZZR and ZZS lasting on "expeditions" to Continental Europe? I am quite interested in knowing this. I know there isn't a definite answer but, to me, the tourers TO blat areas, are the only ones who can comment on how long a tyre lasts on the road.

Edited by mono fraud on Sunday 12th February 08:19

Edited by mono fraud on Sunday 12th February 08:20

[shrink1061]

Well i've seen ZZS last 2000 miles of fast road and 5x track days, and they still have most of their life left in them.

Longevity seems fine.

[mono fraud]

I've seen Nankang NS-2R 180 compound last 2500 B-road miles... including 200 miles of motorways.

Edited by mono fraud on Monday 13th February 11:32

[allen l]

Can't imagine the ZSS wouldn't be be able to cover a 3,500 mile roadtrip with ease.
Mine covered around 3,000 miles including a track day (albeit in the wet). Haven't really noticed much wear on them.