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Sly_SRi

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Registered: 9th Apr 04
Location: Reading, UK Drives: Corsa C
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12th Jan 15 at 11:02

I'm basically looking to increase straight line grip...ideally i'd get a Quaife diff but at present my funds won't allow that! So I want to increase front tyre width...

..so can I get away with a 225/50 R16 on Speedline Alessio 2 Rims? I think they're 6.5J

or would this cause rubbing? It's on a Corsa C.

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chris_uk

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12th Jan 15 at 11:38

Semi slicks.?

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 11:43

Can get 205 ns2 r nankangs

Sly_SRi

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12th Jan 15 at 11:43

I'm planning on going for Toyo R1R's...but i've noticed that there are limited tyre choices when it comes to 16" wheels. Must be an un-popular wheel size.

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chris_uk

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12th Jan 15 at 11:52

If you want more grip on the front just bite the bullet and get semi slicks..

Or

Lower pressures in front tyres
More weight over the front wheels

But nothing will give you results like propper tyres.

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 12:17

quote:
Originally posted by Sly_SRi
I'm planning on going for Toyo R1R's...but i've noticed that there are limited tyre choices when it comes to 16" wheels. Must be an un-popular wheel size. [/quot

Try the nankangs - theyre cheap and get great reviews

Nic Barnes

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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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12th Jan 15 at 12:18

pmsl, nankang.

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 12:19

Not sure whats funny they get fantastic reviews for the price

tom130691

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12th Jan 15 at 12:47

im with nic on this one

spencer88

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12th Jan 15 at 13:25

Nankang NS2 perform better on my vRS than Toyo T1R's did.

Nic Barnes

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12th Jan 15 at 13:32

toyo are the lower end of mid range however, id not pick a nankang ever.

chris_uk is correct, in my opinon, from experiences of driving decent powered fwd cars.

Marc

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12th Jan 15 at 13:36

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
pmsl, nankang.

I thought this when I saw Nankang.

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 14:07

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
toyo are the lower end of mid range however, id not pick a nankang ever.

chris_uk is correct, in my opinon, from experiences of driving decent powered fwd cars.

To get a track tyre - because the nankangs are just that
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281245497569

Nic Barnes

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12th Jan 15 at 14:36

lower pressure and move more weight forward was what i was referring to.

chris_uk

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12th Jan 15 at 14:44

Ive not tried the nankangs personally, i was refering to either a r888 (or r888r when they are released), a048 or avon zzr.

I assume this is just a street car with a tonne of power through the front wheels?

You could look at your geometry aswell, having minimal negative camber will help get the maximum amount of tyre on the floor, although it would hinder cornerin ability but that said.. A high powered fwd corsa doesnt have much in the way of handling anyway so im unsure how much your gunna notice..

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 15:01

quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
Ive not tried the nankangs personally, i was refering to either a r888 (or r888r when they are released), a048 or avon zzr.

I assume this is just a street car with a tonne of power through the front wheels?

You could look at your geometry aswell, having minimal negative camber will help get the maximum amount of tyre on the floor, although it would hinder cornerin ability but that said.. A high powered fwd corsa doesnt have much in the way of handling anyway so im unsure how much your gunna notice..

Well he says its a budget so r888s arent ideal

ShEp

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12th Jan 15 at 15:09

I don't understand why all the scene fans rave about nankangs, they're shit tyres

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 15:47

Scene? How ware trackday tyres scene?

ShEp

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12th Jan 15 at 15:58

Track dayers and scene boys then.

Nic Barnes

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12th Jan 15 at 15:59

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Scene? How ware trackday tyres scene?

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
The wall is too big, some people may want some super sticky tyres that also look good

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 16:24

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Scene? How ware trackday tyres scene?
quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
The wall is too big, some people may want some super sticky tyres that also look good

But theyre 45 wall - which is too big

chris_uk

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12th Jan 15 at 16:59

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh

quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
Ive not tried the nankangs personally, i was refering to either a r888 (or r888r when they are released), a048 or avon zzr.

I assume this is just a street car with a tonne of power through the front wheels?

You could look at your geometry aswell, having minimal negative camber will help get the maximum amount of tyre on the floor, although it would hinder cornerin ability but that said.. A high powered fwd corsa doesnt have much in the way of handling anyway so im unsure how much your gunna notice..

Well he says its a budget so r888s arent ideal

He said a diff is out of his budget, which is about 800+ a set of r888's would be had for under 600.

And he doesnt specify a budget so if he wanted a better answer he should of given us more to go on.

taylorboosh

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12th Jan 15 at 17:05

Im guessing he only wants to do the front tyres too

chris_uk

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12th Jan 15 at 17:10

Well if thats the case dont put semi's on the front if your not going to change the rears.

craig8

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