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Tyres, its that time again
« on: January 28, 2013, 10:55:18 pm »
So its that time again where my tyres are getting low on tread... Im always stuck with what to try..

I had PS2 originally, i got a lot of wheel hop with them
currently Goodyear F1 Assy i get a lot of wheel spin!

Has anyone tried the Continental ContiSportContact 5, My work colleague has an earlier version of these and they seem very good when im sat as a passenger. hes always swerving and cutting around the road (scary ride)

As always, open to opinions.
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2013, 11:00:22 pm »
F1 v2 mate...  :happy2:

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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2013, 11:03:34 pm »
Iv lost the confidence in them, they have lasted around a year, 5k-ish, the wheel spin, i guess, has just worn them so quickly, also not sure how i feel about them cornering, understeer seems more than before, maybe..?
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2013, 11:04:33 pm »
The new ones are great mate.... fronts have lasted 20k+ on mine (1 year 1 month) grip is superb.
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2013, 11:08:36 pm »
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2013, 11:13:54 pm »
A lot of M-W yes but also a lot of hard driving...  :driver:
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2013, 11:15:13 pm »
PS2 are soft.... they wont last long either. BUT longevity isnt really an issue here if you are only doing 5000miles a year
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2013, 11:19:26 pm »
As2's rock.
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2013, 11:21:42 pm »
Well I suspect they lasted that long because all they do is Spin. And that's just trying to move quick not even Hard down!
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2013, 11:26:59 pm »
If you are spinning them they might be something wrong.... plenty of folk run them and rate the highly for grip.
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2013, 11:35:59 pm »
So many factors... At low temps they aren't going to be great on traction, like any summer tyre your trying to put 300lb ft+ and 260bhp+ through FWD... Most tyres pretty crap at 3mm or less too... Just have to drive accordingly to conditions and tread of tyre remaining.  I honestly think they are some of best tyres I've ever had.  :confused:
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2013, 11:44:27 pm »
They have been the same since day 1. So I have been though a summer and they were Just the same.
It probably is just down to power but the ps2s didn't spin so much. Instead they caused hop (traction then losing then gaining etc)
Mayb I'll give them a shot...
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2013, 09:54:02 am »
Just realised your k04 stage 2+ what's that 340bhp+ through those poor fronts... There are a lot stickier tyre you can buy suitable for the road but mostly track day use, I forget the brand but I'm sure someone will chime in will details or grab a quick search, there was some posts not too long ago.

Edit toyo r1r or others
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,9795.0.html

Or perhaps consider an LSD
« Last Edit: January 29, 2013, 09:58:51 am by olufsen »
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2013, 10:11:14 am »
Steves got an LSD.

Try some Yokohama ad08s Steve. Worry a shot if your struggling with normal road tyres
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Re: Tyres, its that time again
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2013, 12:22:11 pm »
As your tyres get close to the wear limit, they will always be less grippy.

Cast your mind back to when they were new, I bet they were fine then

Another vote for the Assy 2's here  :happy2:
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