Comedy tyre names
Discussion
My mx5 had three uniroyals and one Riken (which was on the n/s rear). That certainly made for interesting handling - rock steady turning right out of a junction, or a wildly spinning inside rear and slidey exit when turning left. I think I'm probably the only person to have improved the handling by fitting Maxxis tyres (which were also rubbish - but at least a matching pair!)
Just got home after having to change a wheel on a dark, flooded quayside.
Plus point is, it was a Wanli Yokohama copy, which a girlfriend had fitted. Don't know why the damn thing went flat (dark) but now have a reason to fit something that has some grip in the wet.
"Death by Understeer" would be a more appropriate name.
Plus point is, it was a Wanli Yokohama copy, which a girlfriend had fitted. Don't know why the damn thing went flat (dark) but now have a reason to fit something that has some grip in the wet.
"Death by Understeer" would be a more appropriate name.
browno said:
My mx5 had three uniroyals and one Riken (which was on the n/s rear). That certainly made for interesting handling - rock steady turning right out of a junction, or a wildly spinning inside rear and slidey exit when turning left. I think I'm probably the only person to have improved the handling by fitting Maxxis tyres (which were also rubbish - but at least a matching pair!)
Ahhh yes, I can relate to that as her Audi has on the back... one Goodyear Eagle F1 and one Semperit (?) Snowtyre. Comedy handling at its best, depending on the weather conditions and which way you're turning. I had some Nankangs on the back of a 205. The sidewall flex was massive and as the weight transfered when changing lanes, for example, you'd noticeably have to compensate with the steering. It was like having 2 inches of lateral play in the back axle. Not exactly what you want on a car well known for having a lively back end!
Probably 20 years ago a friend had a mini that had a "Tomato" brand tyre on the back of it. It had a rather odd slogan moulded into the sidewall as well, clearly a Japanese (Chinese?) translation, which went something something like "Tomato tyre make happy girl and boy". Never seen another one since.
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