30 replies to this topic

[Firthy]

I think they are an awesome tyre! But I suppose it depends on context and skill level as an all round proposition. One mans hairy is another mans fun!! (That sounds so wrong 😂)

 

 

True in context of the Semi Slick though I would say they are probably the best tyre I have experience of.

 

If you had experience of an A048 in the wet after a few heat cycles you would re-classify your definition of hairy

[pete-r]

This was my mate driving my car in the wet on ZZRs. That corner at Anglesey is super slippery. I think they are a great tyre but the breakaway was fast with little throttle. Afterwards I told him, if it happens again, to use "the big f***ing round thing in front of you!". https://youtu.be/Nio-04wDG_g

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

       

Edited by CHILL Gone DUTCH, 29 March 2017 - 06:16 PM.

[piwo]

 

 

With regards Piwo commenst, what does 'open sides' mean and I thought the Avons were 5.5mm depth.

 

Will look at what to do on Laurens VX.

Thanks all.

Martin S

 

 

no zzr has 7mm.

in r888 The grooves are reduced on the edges of the tire.

in  zzr The grooves are wide on the edges of the tire.

 

Comparing the width zzr to sport cup 2       225/45r17

http://www.mazdaspee...26446&mode=view

 

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ad08r             11kg,

 sport cup 2   9,3kg.

 

sport cup 2  225/45r17 is a cheap, light and very good on dry and wet  tire 

Edited by piwo, 30 March 2017 - 06:38 AM.

[MartinS]

I think its definitely sport cup 2's for me. The Exige isn't going to be as track focussed as my VX was.

 

Martin S

 

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

I think its definitely sport cup 2's for me. The Exige isn't going to be as track focussed as my VX was.   Martin S  

Who are you trying to kid martin The first time this goes on track you will want a stickier tire lighter wheels

[Firthy]

 

I think its definitely sport cup 2's for me. The Exige isn't going to be as track focussed as my VX was.   Martin S  

Who are you trying to kid martin The first time this goes on track you will want a stickier tire lighter wheels

 

 

 funny that I was thinking exactly the same thing myself! 

 

I'd go with the wider fronts on the ZZR's, which should help cure the understeer

Edited by Firthy, 30 March 2017 - 08:55 AM.

[ChrisS1]

My brother in law works for Avon designing tyres. Would you like me to ask him for more detailed information regarding difference in compound, supposed application etc?

 

If anyone has any specific questions I'm sure he'd be happy to answer them if he can.

[siztenboots]

what about the other Yokohama AO things you used to run on the VX , ao32's?? 

[piwo]

http://colesa.ru/news/53392

sport cup2 is good tyre to track and  road.

[SteveA]

Who are you trying to kid martin

The first time this goes on track you will want a stickier tire lighter wheels

 

 

I've always thought if I bought a new Exige I'd keep the standard wheels and tyres for daily use and buy a set of the smallest TD's with the stickiest tyres that would fit for trackdays.