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Post by minty on Jul 17, 2017 19:06:32 GMT
I picked up super lightweight but probably uncool set of 14" BBS wheels. Came with Nangkang ns2rs IRC. I believe they're OK budget soft tyres, but can anyone recommend something good for summer use in 14x60x185 (probably no track) as these only have a little more life in them. Fitting them tomorrow, so who knows, maybe I'll just get another set of these Nankang things  |
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Post by Rickster on Jul 18, 2017 16:52:43 GMT
ha ha  No wonder my tyres were a bit too slippy on Sunday, just discovered my tyre pressure gauge is under reading by 6 psi - thought I had 24 - actually had 30!! may not of helped in the wet much but probably would have been better in the dry Im an eejit for not checking them at home |
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Post by NurseHolliday on Jul 18, 2017 17:27:20 GMT
Ordering D Macks from Nick at MOT tomorrow, first time trying them so will see what they are like!
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Post by wannabe on Jul 18, 2017 21:44:40 GMT
ha ha No wonder my tyres were a bit too slippy on Sunday, just discovered my tyre pressure gauge is under reading by 6 psi - thought I had 24 - actually had 30!! may not of helped in the wet much but probably would have been better in the dry Im an eejit for not checking them at home What do people run on the road?? I think mine are about 31/32... |
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Post by Rickster on Jul 18, 2017 21:46:50 GMT
ha ha No wonder my tyres were a bit too slippy on Sunday, just discovered my tyre pressure gauge is under reading by 6 psi - thought I had 24 - actually had 30!! may not of helped in the wet much but probably would have been better in the dry Im an eejit for not checking them at home What do people run on the road?? I think mine are about 31/32... I'm runnng 26 all round at the moment, seems good |
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Post by lowender on Jul 18, 2017 22:01:58 GMT
I picked up super lightweight but probably uncool set of 14" BBS wheels. Came with Nangkang ns2rs IRC. I believe they're OK budget soft tyres, but can anyone recommend something good for summer use in 14x60x185 (probably no track) as these only have a little more life in them. Fitting them tomorrow, so who knows, maybe I'll just get another set of these Nankang things Vredestein Sportrac 5 are excellent in that size. There's a chap on the OC forum selling a brand new unused set for £110, in South Wales. |
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Post by minty on Jul 19, 2017 14:05:41 GMT
Thanks Lowender will check it out..
Fitting the wheels didn't go to plan. I thought they would look nicer with some 5mm spacers I had knocking about. But, with spacers fitted my lug nuts sat too far out and the BBS center cap wouldn't do up - D'OH!!!!
So I now need to lose the spacers or get shorter lugs..
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Post by jackyboy on Jul 20, 2017 22:26:11 GMT
Thanks Lowender will check it out.. Fitting the wheels didn't go to plan. I thought they would look nicer with some 5mm spacers I had knocking about. But, with spacers fitted my lug nuts sat too far out and the BBS center cap wouldn't do up - D'OH!!!! So I now need to lose the spacers or get shorter lugs.. Those nankangs are extremly good for the price. They still hold my fastest lap at combe. I'm on semi slicks now. |
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Post by minty on Jul 21, 2017 7:35:14 GMT
Thanks Lowender will check it out.. Fitting the wheels didn't go to plan. I thought they would look nicer with some 5mm spacers I had knocking about. But, with spacers fitted my lug nuts sat too far out and the BBS center cap wouldn't do up - D'OH!!!! So I now need to lose the spacers or get shorter lugs.. Those nankangs are extremly good for the price. They still hold my fastest lap at combe. I'm on semi slicks now. Cheers, they have enough life left to last a good few more months. |
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Post by jackyboy on Jul 21, 2017 9:54:50 GMT
Those nankangs are extremly good for the price. They still hold my fastest lap at combe. I'm on semi slicks now. Cheers, they have enough life left to last a good few more months. Completely contradicting my original post on the ns2 ultra sport. They really are great for the price. For the extra 100 pound my ad08r aren't 100 pounds better imo. |
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Post by minty on Jul 21, 2017 10:18:04 GMT
I'll see how I get on, if I ever get round to fitting them (looks like rain all weekend down our way)
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Post by Rickster on Jul 21, 2017 12:34:43 GMT
I will definitely be running the Rainsports at Gurston this weekend!!!!
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Post by jackyboy on Jul 21, 2017 14:26:41 GMT
Might be the first time trying the ad08s on a wet track tomorrow... gulp
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Post by sandys on Jul 21, 2017 14:33:24 GMT
AD08s have been pretty good in the wet for me you should be fine, they are much better than I expected.
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Post by jackyboy on Jul 21, 2017 18:49:15 GMT
Good to know sandy cheers!!
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le sigh