Alternatives to Kumhos
Discussion
Update for anyone interested.
Kumho v70s in 335/30/18 are no more - unless Kumho get an order for 100+ they will not be made.
Had a conversation with Toyo and the good news is they are going to be making the new R888R in 335/30/18.
Slight downside is the closest match for a front is 255/35/18, but if you can squeeze those on, there will shortly be a good track tyre available again.
Kumho v70s in 335/30/18 are no more - unless Kumho get an order for 100+ they will not be made.
Had a conversation with Toyo and the good news is they are going to be making the new R888R in 335/30/18.
Slight downside is the closest match for a front is 255/35/18, but if you can squeeze those on, there will shortly be a good track tyre available again.
Even though the BFG g-Force Rival S has a Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) of 200, I had no issue with these tires and they have been great on and off the track. I ran 4,900 miles on them in eight day with track events every day, no issue and performed like they should be rated 100 UTQG. Price is good and after 4,900 miles they showed little wear, I suspect due to the light weight of the Ultima. I recommend these tires.
deadscoob said:
Thanks - dont appear to be available in Europe tho
Apparently Tirerack.com ships international. Might be a wash with shipping cost after the exchange rate. http://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/e...Try Nitto NT01 - Competition Road Course (D.O.T compliant)
http://www.nittotire.com/race-tires/nt01-dot-compl...
For the ultimate track day tyre, Hoosier A7 ... Also D.O.T. compliant so are technically "street legal". (Dry use only...)
http://www.nittotire.com/race-tires/nt01-dot-compl...
For the ultimate track day tyre, Hoosier A7 ... Also D.O.T. compliant so are technically "street legal". (Dry use only...)
deadscoob said:
Update for anyone interested.
Kumho v70s in 335/30/18 are no more - unless Kumho get an order for 100+ they will not be made.
Had a conversation with Toyo and the good news is they are going to be making the new R888R in 335/30/18.
Slight downside is the closest match for a front is 255/35/18, but if you can squeeze those on, there will shortly be a good track tyre available again.
I tried the R888 255/35/18 and they are too big. They rubbed on the headlamp backing cover when turning, and ripped it off along with the lamps. Costly mistake.Kumho v70s in 335/30/18 are no more - unless Kumho get an order for 100+ they will not be made.
Had a conversation with Toyo and the good news is they are going to be making the new R888R in 335/30/18.
Slight downside is the closest match for a front is 255/35/18, but if you can squeeze those on, there will shortly be a good track tyre available again.
dandare said:
How wide are your front wheels, Paul?
Daniel
From my wine fuddled memory they are 9.5 inch.Daniel
I have two sets of wheels - a road set and track set. I ought to get a pair of road tyres for the wide rims that are currently fitted with almost slick Khumos.
I should say the wider tyres do increase the tramlining (with the Khumo's) and considerably increase steering effort at parking speeds. If I planned to use them for the road I would have to fit power steering.
Paul
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