185/55 R13s

[JoCoLo]

I can't find a set of new tyres in this size and I think they'll be expensive. Because of the events I enter I have a lot of tyre wear but I can't afford expensive ones.

What tyre size would be the best compromise?

I have 13" Wheels of course.

Thanks

[PCJ]

On metropower we have found that toyo R610's are being sold again in 185/55/13 size but from what I am aware they are still unavailable at the present time.
I had 185/60/13 fitted to my MPi wheels when they were on my car and I did find they had a lot of play in the sidewalls so didnt give a lot of confidence when cornering but did give improved ride quality.
Best tyres which are comparible in rolling radius as well as ride quality is 175/60/13 and is used by a lot of the guys on metropower.

Btw, I want your interior :P

[traineecollins]

Toyos are available for about £60 ish from various websites like camskill etc... DO NOT buy or use CAMAC AURIGIA tyres! Known for very poor grip especially in wet conditions and in your sport will not be benefical. Even when my pal had 4 good DUNLOPS, he got some TOYOS and it transformed the handling even more so.

[JoCoLo]

I have Camacs on the front now, they have an alarming lack of grip in any conditions. Thanks for the advice chaps.

[DotMatrix]

those camags. if they grip as bad as you describe, are they very long lasting instead then?

[Steve.pearse]

I put some Camacs on mine before I knew better. Absolutely no grip whatsoever. I dispared and went for a larger rim 14" 6J to get a selection of tyres that actually gripped.

[G-baby158]

Don't scrimp on tyres, get the best you can! Track tyres FTW!

[JoCoLo]

Camacs don't grip and don't last so the worst of both worlds. Even round moderate corners at moderate speeds my tyres squeal.

[JoCoLo]

Going to order some Yokos from Blackcircles. They are about 60 quid each in the 175/60 size.

[d1ng]

If you lot need to learn to drive tidy.
I've had camacs on my 160 GTi for over 2 years and nail it on twisty mountain roads at stupid speeds. And not once have i lost it *touch wood*.
I'll race anyone with camacs on mine GTi against any one of you with any tyres you want.

You youngster's jump in a car, and drive behond your skill, crash or ditch it, and blame the tyre's rather than your lack of skill.


Once i had my car snake with camacs, when i hit a roundabout around 85 in the ******d down rain, and snaked around 8-9 times,lol. But that was me driving to fast for the conditions, not the tyres.

[JoCoLo]

Well they are not readily available anyway so it will have to be Yokos

[Steve.pearse]

My experiance is that having moved to 14" rims and 45 profile Falken tyres that Camacs really have no grip by comparisson especially when trying to pull away in the wet. Obviously you can compensate for poor grip by other means to a certain extent but I'd rather have sufficient grip in the first place that I don't need to explore the limits. On the road that is.

Oh, and by the way, I'm a young 55.

[JoCoLo]

I am a young 49! I use my 100 for Autosolos (a form of motor sport) so I am very hard on my front tyres. D1ng, why not try entering a solo? It would certainly give your front tyres a workout.

Here is a link to one on July 15th. http://www.warwickshiredrivers.co.uk/next-autosolo.html

I will be there.

[G-baby158]

Originally Posted by d1ng

You youngster's jump in a car, and drive behond your skill, crash or ditch it, and blame the tyre's rather than your lack of skill.

I COMPLETELY agree with you On that one Ding! To many young kids jump into a car and think they know everything, end up crashing and then wondering why!

[JoCoLo]

Got my Yokohama 175/60 13s today and went for a gentle run. First difference was the steering. Amazing how much lighter the steering is with new tyres. The squealing I was getting going around corners has gone too. Event booked for 15th so I hope the 116 will be more competitive than it was last time.

[Steve.pearse]

Originally Posted by JoCoLo

Got my Yokohama 175/60 13s today and went for a gentle run. First difference was the steering. Amazing how much lighter the steering is with new tyres. The squealing I was getting going around corners has gone too. Event booked for 15th so I hope the 116 will be more competitive than it was last time.

Good luck in your event.

I'm still seeing wheel spin in second gear today, damp conditions, I know that the Camacs would have been like driving on ice by comparison.

[JoCoLo]

Driving on worn, old, cheapo tyres in an event is actually good fun, you have so little grip it feels like you are really fast but the times are disastrous.

[djwilma]

175 60 13s are the future for metros

185 60 13s have too much side wall deflection fine for the road but terrible on track

[JoCoLo]

Did event today and it was a whole lot better. Times much improved and I finished 3rd in class which was a big improvement. Very little under steer and lots of grip.


http://flic.kr/p/cxtYQj

[speedy231278]

How the bloomin' heck do you know where you are going??