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Depends what you read: http://www.tyretimes.com/viewnews.jsp?id=177
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Heath, the real advisory is basically this..
Consumer Advisory
TSD-07-001 November 15, 2007
Recommendations on the
Proper Use, Handling, and Storage of Toyo Tires
This advisory applies only to the following products:
All Proxes® R1R™
All Proxes R888™
All Proxes RA1™
This advisory addresses the proper storage of these tires in colder climates. As seen in the picture below, tires stored
and operated at sub-freezing temperatures, i.e., at or below 32°F (0°C), will lose rubber compound flexibility and may
experience cracking when operated under such conditions.
Tread cracking due to low temperatures
WARNING!
The rubber compounds used in these tires have unique properties that, when compared to other tires, can cause them
to lose some of their flexibility when stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures. This loss in flexibility can lead to
potential cracking and other damage to the tire.
TO MINIMIZETHE CHANCES OFTHIS HAPPENING, CONSUMERS AND INSTALLERS ARE ADVISED TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS DURING SUB-FREEZING CONDITIONS:
1. Do not operate the car with these tires, as the tires may suddenly fail.
2. Always store these tires indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tires for at least 24 hours in a temperaturecontrolled environment
of 68°F (20°C) or warmer.
4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of nonuse
or storage.
5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tires, as the tires may crack.
For more information, please contact Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp’s. Consumer Relations Department
Now I'm not sure about you but I never drive in those temperatures in the Tuscan. The risk to the tyre was cracking. The general rule of thumb for these sort of tyres is they lose their effectiveness below 7c. I don't do much winter driving as I typically modify something over winter, but if you look at last winters temps it was fairly mild.
Personally I think all tvr owners should avoid winter all together. Once the salt goes down its effectively melting the chassis..
Consumer Advisory
TSD-07-001 November 15, 2007
Recommendations on the
Proper Use, Handling, and Storage of Toyo Tires
This advisory applies only to the following products:
All Proxes® R1R™
All Proxes R888™
All Proxes RA1™
This advisory addresses the proper storage of these tires in colder climates. As seen in the picture below, tires stored
and operated at sub-freezing temperatures, i.e., at or below 32°F (0°C), will lose rubber compound flexibility and may
experience cracking when operated under such conditions.
Tread cracking due to low temperatures
WARNING!
The rubber compounds used in these tires have unique properties that, when compared to other tires, can cause them
to lose some of their flexibility when stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures. This loss in flexibility can lead to
potential cracking and other damage to the tire.
TO MINIMIZETHE CHANCES OFTHIS HAPPENING, CONSUMERS AND INSTALLERS ARE ADVISED TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS DURING SUB-FREEZING CONDITIONS:
1. Do not operate the car with these tires, as the tires may suddenly fail.
2. Always store these tires indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tires for at least 24 hours in a temperaturecontrolled environment
of 68°F (20°C) or warmer.
4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of nonuse
or storage.
5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tires, as the tires may crack.
For more information, please contact Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp’s. Consumer Relations Department
Now I'm not sure about you but I never drive in those temperatures in the Tuscan. The risk to the tyre was cracking. The general rule of thumb for these sort of tyres is they lose their effectiveness below 7c. I don't do much winter driving as I typically modify something over winter, but if you look at last winters temps it was fairly mild.
Personally I think all tvr owners should avoid winter all together. Once the salt goes down its effectively melting the chassis..
So a good all round tyre would be preference to your driving style ,
Mine on a wedding budget this month , jam money would have to wait ...
I'm just putting my twing tong tyres on for a few months to my Tuscan , it doesn't go out much ..but my Chim goes out all weathers and Sprints ..
Possibly soo2 Potenzer all round on my Chim next time or the Mitchelins . 118000 miles !! no engine rebuild yet ...
No 1 monster grip on the Mitchys if the sizes suit ...
Mine on a wedding budget this month , jam money would have to wait ...
I'm just putting my twing tong tyres on for a few months to my Tuscan , it doesn't go out much ..but my Chim goes out all weathers and Sprints ..
Possibly soo2 Potenzer all round on my Chim next time or the Mitchelins . 118000 miles !! no engine rebuild yet ...
No 1 monster grip on the Mitchys if the sizes suit ...
m4tti said:
Hmm if I had a TVR service centre I'm not sure I'd be advocating the use of budget tyres, be it these Zenises tyres or any other like Nangkang "no grips". Tuscans are pretty sensitive to tyre choice, I've just fitted R1R's all round and the difference in grip and confidence they inspire is night and day.... Handles like a normal car.
It had Cooper Zeons on it from when purchased which were similar cheapo tyres. Might aswell use wood
I fitted NangKang NS-2R's to the Sag and was well impressed with the grip. B rating in the wet too. Seemed to hold on well at SPA a few months back and didnt embarass itself mixing it with the 430's and gt3's. Couldnt keep up with the 458's and mc p1 tho (but I think that was my capabilities more than the cars lol). And even coped with pouring rain at snett.It had Cooper Zeons on it from when purchased which were similar cheapo tyres. Might aswell use wood
Edited by m4tti on Tuesday 28th July 22:58
customers cars , we only stick to the top brands ...
TOYO, BRIDGESTONE etc...
We did a Sprint at 3 sisters a while back .. could we catch a car running on NANS KANS ..
No !!
Holy agree with the TOP Branded tyre choice , long term shape , cracking etc..
Always keep an eye on your tyres not just once a year
TOYO, BRIDGESTONE etc...
We did a Sprint at 3 sisters a while back .. could we catch a car running on NANS KANS ..
No !!
Holy agree with the TOP Branded tyre choice , long term shape , cracking etc..
Always keep an eye on your tyres not just once a year
T4NGO said:
I fitted NangKang NS-2R's to the Sag and was well impressed with the grip. B rating in the wet too. Seemed to hold on well at SPA a few months back and didnt embarass itself mixing it with the 430's and gt3's. Couldnt keep up with the 458's and mc p1 tho (but I think that was my capabilities more than the cars lol). And even coped with pouring rain at snett.
Alan I was looking at it and the Ns2r's at the super car event next to the stand! They did look quite good!http://www.nankang-tyre.com/home.php?fn=eng/produc...
got confused by either 120 or 180 rating of the tire ?! cant speak for the nagkang
but running 595 RSR on the chim and they do deliver best bang for the buck if you
can live with poor wet performance. what i dislike about the nagkang is the high load
rating of the 18" versions.
got confused by either 120 or 180 rating of the tire ?! cant speak for the nagkang
but running 595 RSR on the chim and they do deliver best bang for the buck if you
can live with poor wet performance. what i dislike about the nagkang is the high load
rating of the 18" versions.
m4tti said:
T4NGO said:
I fitted NangKang NS-2R's to the Sag and was well impressed with the grip. B rating in the wet too. Seemed to hold on well at SPA a few months back and didnt embarass itself mixing it with the 430's and gt3's. Couldnt keep up with the 458's and mc p1 tho (but I think that was my capabilities more than the cars lol). And even coped with pouring rain at snett.
Alan I was looking at it and the Ns2r's at the super car event next to the stand! They did look quite good!grahamn said:
m4tti said:
T4NGO said:
I fitted NangKang NS-2R's to the Sag and was well impressed with the grip. B rating in the wet too. Seemed to hold on well at SPA a few months back and didnt embarass itself mixing it with the 430's and gt3's. Couldnt keep up with the 458's and mc p1 tho (but I think that was my capabilities more than the cars lol). And even coped with pouring rain at snett.
Alan I was looking at it and the Ns2r's at the super car event next to the stand! They did look quite good!I ordered some for mine (18" SP12's) but the 40 profile fronts wouldn't fit. Still need to get rid of the ones I've got.
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