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Post by NurseHolliday on Sept 27, 2016 16:35:19 GMT
Sounds like you need more rear bias on your brake set up with those A048Rs. 595RSR are dogcanoe in the wet. Interesting. Tell me more because I think I'm just going to run A048Rs all the time |
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Post by Horney on Sept 27, 2016 17:48:44 GMT
If you move the bias rearwards a touch you'll find it locks up less and should be less squirmy under braking. I run mine 50/50 but that might be a bit extreme on the road.
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Sept 28, 2016 15:04:21 GMT
595RSR are dogcanoe in the wet. RSRs are definitely not an Autumn/Winter tyre... A few damp leaves on the road and it's like ice skating at times! That said, I suspect any semi slick will be like that. Match the tyre to the conditions. I wouldn't consider RSRs for all an all weather car unless I had a second set of wheels. |
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Post by mplsblack on Sept 28, 2016 19:29:05 GMT
I have a set of Nankang NS2R's for when I want to play and a set of Toyo's (that came with the car) for when I don't. The plan was to swap the Toyo's for some rainsports but I never seem to get round to it and then just leave the NS2R's on.
Tyres are a personal thing in my humble opinion, I would never recommend any since we all want slightly different things out of the tyre and drive our cars differently............ canoeing heck I sound old !!!!
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Post by jackyboy on Oct 3, 2016 22:51:17 GMT
my nankang ultra sports are starting to grow on me. i thought they would have worn sooner though as i was hopeing to try some ns 2r. would love to try their new semi slick but its the daily so probably not a great idea.
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Post by oli on Oct 4, 2016 18:02:08 GMT
I'm getting some AD08R next. I've had khumo kh31 and hs51 in the past and they're decent for the price!
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Post by Woofwoof on Oct 4, 2016 21:42:13 GMT
Just had Uniroyal Rainsport 3's fitted for the winter, can't fault them and they seem to offer excellent grip in the wet. Great value too. Then again I've nothing to compare with as the original Kumho's were past their best.
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Post by jackyboy on Oct 8, 2016 21:03:45 GMT
Just had Uniroyal Rainsport 3's fitted for the winter, can't fault them and they seem to offer excellent grip in the wet. Great value too. Then again I've nothing to compare with as the original Kumho's were past their best. Good shout. I have seen these in the wet.. i can vouch for them, Ricky was Canoeing rapid on a flooded combe at forge action day.. i couldnt keep up on my nankangs and they were actually good in the wet! |
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Post by Woofwoof on Oct 8, 2016 22:49:03 GMT
Just had Uniroyal Rainsport 3's fitted for the winter, can't fault them and they seem to offer excellent grip in the wet. Great value too. Then again I've nothing to compare with as the original Kumho's were past their best. Good shout. I have seen these in the wet.. i can vouch for them, Ricky was canoeing rapid on a flooded combe at forge action day.. i couldnt keep up on my nankangs and they were actually good in the wet! Cheers Jackboy, that's good to hear. It will inspire me to have more confidence so but I just hope I don't push it far! |
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Post by jackyboy on Oct 8, 2016 23:49:23 GMT
good stuff. just make sure you push them on the track in the wet and not the road. prarrie canoe i sound old.. for real though  |
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Post by jackyboy on Nov 2, 2016 23:32:15 GMT
arghhhhhh i am in dillemmasssssss. do i get a spare set of wheels and put semi slicks on and keep them for track or do i just let mine wear out and get a set of sticky soft road and track tyres??? I really cant decide. How long do semi slicks last? how long do sticky roadtrack rubber last!!??
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Post by Horney on Nov 3, 2016 9:15:22 GMT
In my mind the problem with running semi slicks daily is you put them through a lot of heat cycles which reduces their performance over time faster than you lose tread.
A second set of wheels and tyres is the way to go IMO.
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Post by jackyboy on Nov 3, 2016 9:59:14 GMT
i was hoping someone would say that. then i am on the hunt for a set of cheap mark 2 alloys. interest free credit any one.? lol
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Post by retrorodster on Nov 3, 2016 11:24:04 GMT
Was running Federal 595RSRs over the summer and agree with everything that's been said on them above above - great value, really good dry grip, always feel a little 'on edge' in the wet. Like any tyre of this type they're hella useless now that the temperature has started to drop. In cold wet weather they are genuinely scary.
Now back on to my winter wheels with a set of Toyo Snowprox S953 - much more comfortable in the cold and wet. I should also note that I gave these a right good thrashing in the early portion of the year... they did around 5 autosolos, performed passably, and haven't worn very much at all. Definitely not a performance tyre but they take the abuse well!
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Post by oli on Nov 3, 2016 19:46:52 GMT
Jack you need new daily wheels and keep yours for track wheels!!
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