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Do I do Mexitowers on:

Bridgestones all round that are close to illegal
5
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New front Toyos that are squidgy, rear Toyos with 3k on them
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Post by GregR » Tue May 30, 2006 1:36 pm

I am down to 3mm on my front Bridgestones, with plenty treadon my T1-Rs. I kept my 4mm rear bridgestones after fitting the Toyos. With the impending MT, do I:-

(a) put on the old rear bridgestones, and drive to & from KH v close to the legal limit but with nice well worn-in rubber; or

(b) buy new T1-Rs for the front, and have a front tyre with more tread than the rear.

My concerns with each scenario are:-

(a) 6 points (at least!) if the old bill are out on the 9/6

(b) Toyos are squidgy for the 1st 500 miles, do I want to be hammering round KH on squidgy boots?

Comments, and opinions appreciated!

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Post by Sanjøy » Tue May 30, 2006 1:37 pm

I am picking up the 4 P0s that were punting for nowt on Pistonheads to store for SE use. Any use ?
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Post by Scottd » Tue May 30, 2006 1:46 pm

I'm planning on getting new fronts for MT. Gotta assume we will be stopped! :(

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Post by GregR » Tue May 30, 2006 1:47 pm

kind offer Sanj, but having heard what I've heard about the p0s, I'd be better putting soap on my rims and turning up to KH like that ;)
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Post by Shug » Tue May 30, 2006 1:50 pm

Ah no - not if it's dry. They are still a good dry weather tyre (if they are new and not perished)

It's only if the rain comes down that the grip vanishes.
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Post by GregR » Tue May 30, 2006 1:56 pm

Scottd wrote:I'm planning on getting new fronts for MT. Gotta assume we will be stopped! :(

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ooh, what you getting Scott? If its T1-Rs we could bulk-buy and save on postage?
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Post by Tom » Tue May 30, 2006 2:00 pm

GregR wrote:
Scottd wrote:I'm planning on getting new fronts for MT. Gotta assume we will be stopped! :(

scott
ooh, what you getting Scott? If its T1-Rs we could bulk-buy and save on postage?
Andy and a few others have said T1-r's are a bit horrible and wouldn't buy them again. :shock: :shock: (I'm on P0's so i can't talk).
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Post by Shug » Tue May 30, 2006 2:05 pm

Horses for courses though. T-1R's are absolutely bloody fine for 99% of Elise driving. It's only when you overheat them that they get iffy (once over the initial bedding in period) Also, the 'squirmy' period isn't as horrible as folk make out - I ran the T-1S and they were worse than the R's.

If thay ain't good enough - spunk the extra money on Advans, but you'll be doing well to justify the extra cost unless you're chasing 60s laps at KH (therefore cooking them)
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Post by Scottd » Tue May 30, 2006 2:12 pm

Will I be alright with Toys S's on the rear and R's on the front? :?

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Post by The_Rossatron » Tue May 30, 2006 2:13 pm

3mm? Isn't the legal limit 1.6mm? How much are you likely to wear off in a session?
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Post by Shug » Tue May 30, 2006 2:14 pm

The_Rossatron wrote:3mm? Isn't the legal limit 1.6mm? How much are you likely to wear off in a session?
About a foot, if you're doing it properly :wink: :lol:
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Post by Shug » Tue May 30, 2006 2:15 pm

Scottd wrote:Will I be alright with Toys S's on the rear and R's on the front? :?

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They are similar, so I don't see a huge issue. Good thing is you'll be able to find out what they are like on track before going onto the road.
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Post by Scottd » Tue May 30, 2006 2:19 pm

Shug wrote:
Scottd wrote:Will I be alright with Toys S's on the rear and R's on the front? :?

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They are similar, so I don't see a huge issue. Good thing is you'll be able to find out what they are like on track before going onto the road.
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Post by Shug » Tue May 30, 2006 2:30 pm

Front is likely to feel a bit vague as the new ones bed in. When they are all bedded, you are slightly more likely to have a livlier rear end, but I honestly think that you're talking grades of feel that you won't be pushing on the road (unless you're daft!)

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Post by ed » Tue May 30, 2006 3:30 pm

id go with the P0s, doubt you would kill off enough tread in the time allowed......(as you spend most of in the kitty litter!! :wink: :lol: ).
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