What a result!

[DuncanR]

Has anyone considered the possibility of 1 set of 4 tyres NOT necessarily being being the best option? Given that you have a drive axle and a steering axle, is it not beyond the realms of possibility that you could run 2 different types which provide the best solution ?... just a thought from someone who hasnt done a lot of this !

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by DuncanR

Has anyone considered the possibility of 1 set of 4 tyres NOT necessarily being being the best option? Given that you have a drive axle and a steering axle, is it not beyond the realms of possibility that you could run 2 different types which provide the best solution ?... just a thought from someone who hasnt done a lot of this !

no reason why you cant do that, but imagine the hassle of trialing and getting it right or wrong!!

my best choice for front and back would be;

Front Michelin Cup























































Rear Michelin Cup

[DuncanR]

Originally Posted by shimmy

imagine the hassle of trialing and getting it right or wrong!!

Shimmy, i think you misunderstood me there mate..... i did mean that the SAME tyre type would be on the SAME axle !!

[shane@mbtech]

I was running yoko a048 last year, got 1 day left in them, then Im on to my dz03, I will give a direct comparison between the 2.

I want to try a set of cups to see what the fuss is about, see whether placebo effect rules or if they are actually good.

The a048 were good, didnt go off for a long time, I felt they lacked a tiny bit of initial turn in bite, although that could be A) my driving B) my geo/susp set up C) the tyres. D) combination of all/some

Ill run the a048 back to back with the dz03g then hopefully ill run a set of cups back to back with the dz03g. See if there is a noticeable difference.

I have tried the 888 on my evo, my business partner ran the a048 at the time, the a048 were far better.
888 only good for 3 laps of oulton park then go off very quickly, tried to compensate with different pressures, different damper settings, different roll bar settings, all to no avail. 3 laps then off.

As for the other toyo inbetween 888 and t1r, well it will be shit. Probably last as long as you do in bed, Mattcsl (2 stroke engine springs to mind)

Stick with dzo3g/a048/ps cup/slicks or road tyres for pussy days, My a048 were fine for a very very wet oulton park.

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by DuncanR

Shimmy, i think you misunderstood me there mate..... i did mean that the SAME tyre type would be on the SAME axle !!

I get you duncan , ie ps cup front and dunlop dz03 rears,

It could work yes, who knows.

I might try it this season, got to buy another set of wheels anyway.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by lawsy

I want to try a set of cups to see what the fuss is about, see whether placebo effect rules or if they are actually good.

easy swap after my rims arrive and if we are at the same track!

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by shimmy

easy swap after my rims arrive and if we are at the same track!

Sounds like a plan, if we do meet at the track, you can try the dz03 then,

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by lawsy

Sounds like a plan, if we do meet at the track, you can try the dz03 then,

oh alright then!

[DuncanR]

I really must find out if my set of BBS 18" X 10J's with Cups will fit on the front .... i suspect a gentle rubbing would be the result !!

[phat///M3]

Originally Posted by DuncanR

I really must find out if my set of BBS 18" X 10J's with Cups will fit on the front .... i suspect a gentle rubbing would be the result !!

Sure they will fit fine mate.