Tyre choice

[FARKIT]

Hi All,

I'm taking the plunge, and having my alloys refurbished by Lepsons in Gillingham....

I've no idea on which tyre I should be fitting, and would very much welcome other peoples experiences and views.

Generally I avoid going out in the wet, but anticipate doing the odd track day....

Thanks in advance!

[mk1fan]

Dry weather road use and trackdays. Nankang NS2R is what I use. Handles the wet (B rated) should you get caught in rain whilst out. Not a Winter tyre though. Works from cold too - ie doesn't need warming up.

I fitted 195 / 55 / 15 harder compound - 180 TL - from Camskill. http://www.camskill.co.uk/m12b0s698p109276/Nankang...

Used without issue on a 520bhp BMW Z4 track / road car so is more than adequate for our humble S's.

If it weren't for the trackdays, I'd be choosing between the Dunlop Blueresponse or the new Michelin Crossclimate.

[v8s4me]

Dunlop Blue Response (Blue Rinse ) or if you want the 55 profile than it is the Dunlop Fast Response.

[FARKIT]

I have a spare set of wheels, so I may get those set up for track days, and go for the Dunlops for normal road use...

Very helpful advice, many thanks!

[FARKIT]

Has anyone had any experience of the Maxxis Victras?

[mk1fan]

Frankly, given how well the Blue Response work - TopgearTVR uses them and pushes them on trackdays - and the price they can be got for I wouldn't waste any time researching anything else.

I only went Nankang as I do regular trackdays.

[greymrj]

Got to admit I am delighted by my Bridgestones for the usual combination of British road conditions!

[glenrobbo]

+1 for the Dunlop BluResponse. Great for everyday year-round use, and the occasional foray onto the track

[greymrj]

Now that is just showing off Glen........and I would do exactly the same

[T4NGO]

+1 for the Nangkang NS 2R's
Got em on me sag and going to put them on the Tamora soon as well

[v8s4me]

On Fastresponse at Spa last May....

[phillpot]

Blue Rinse every time (or is this just an excuse to drag out the Spa photo's?)

[Scoobimax]

Blue response here too

[phillpot]

Scoobimax said:

Blue response here too

Come on Max, where's your prize winning photo

[Scoobimax]

L

Although not technically on blue rinse but for gratuitous spa pics I don't care

[FARKIT]

Okay, that does it...I'm going to surprise you all...as soon as decide the way forward....

[Smokey Boyer]

Just put some Bridgestone RE002 on to the Chimeara and really pleased with them.

[jwigglesworth]

Put Goodyear EfficientGrip on mine as they have a high wet rating, don't do track days so not worried bout that side of things.

They seem to work fine but in all honesty can't tell any difference to these & the then worn Pirelli/Bridgestone combo

[glenrobbo]

jwigglesworth said:

Put Goodyear EfficientGrip on mine as they have a high wet rating, don't do track days so not worried bout that side of things.

They seem to work fine but in all honesty can't tell any difference to these & the then worn Pirelli/Bridgestone combo

No difference?

I sincerely hope those Goodyears are better at avoiding going backwards into hedges Jeremy.

[jwigglesworth]

glenrobbo said:

No difference?

I sincerely hope those Goodyears are better at avoiding going backwards into hedges Jeremy.

Guess which ones were on at the time of the hedge-funding incident Glen ?