Alternatives to PS3

[MrBlonde]

Thats a good shout mate,ive got to take them off anyway to give them a proper clean & seal,take the weights off to,to save them scratching the s**t out of the wheel removing the weights. @Christopher.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Just a little update for those who might be interested. I had 2 Avon ZV7's fitted yesterday . The Rainsports were loosing traction when setting off , 6000 miles in and down to about 2mm tread ?My very early impressions of the Avons after 110 miles in wet , rainy weather is they're very good . I haven't hammered it , sensible driving , motorway speeds. The front end actually feels alot more planted, especially when turning . Gone has that squidgy feel of the Rainsports which I'd got used to over the past few years . So yeah . I'm more than happy with the Avons. I'll be even happier if I can see 10,000 miles out of a set of tyres. Time will tell .

 

[STEVE.M]

So yeah . I'm more than happy with the Avons. I'll be even happier if I can see 10,000 miles out of a set of tyres. Time will tell .

My front`s are down to 6.5mm after 8,000 miles.

They grip better is you run 30psi front, 27 rear.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

My front`s are down to 6.5mm after 8,000 miles.

They grip better is you run 30psi front, 27 rear.

I've never had a tyre ever do that sort of mileage lol . The steering feels more direct now with the Avons. They're on 32psi at the minute on the fronts , I'll drop it down later and try 30 . I wouldn't have bought them if I hadn't seen you and @imprezaworks sing their praises . Cheers for that ?

 

[imprezaworks]

Think mine were 32/30 on 15's.

Yeah a decent tyre mate.

 

[Karlos182]

Just a little update for those who might be interested. I had 2 Avon ZV7's fitted yesterday . The Rainsports were loosing traction when setting off , 6000 miles in and down to about 2mm tread [emoji50]My very early impressions of the Avons after 110 miles in wet , rainy weather is they're very good . I haven't hammered it , sensible driving , motorway speeds. The front end actually feels alot more planted, especially when turning . Gone has that squidgy feel of the Rainsports which I'd got used to over the past few years . So yeah . I'm more than happy with the Avons. I'll be even happier if I can see 10,000 miles out of a set of tyres. Time will tell .

Did you go for the extra load tyres, or the standard ones in the end?


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[MRBILLYUK]

Did you go for the extra load tyres, or the standard ones in the end?


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I went for the extra load . 205 / 45 / 16 87W XL to be precise.

 

[STEVE.M]

I've never had a tyre ever do that sort of mileage lol . The steering feels more direct now with the Avons. They're on 32psi at the minute on the fronts , I'll drop it down later and try 30 . I wouldn't have bought them if I hadn't seen you and @imprezaworks sing their praises . Cheers for that ?

Better at 30?

 

[MrBlonde]

At the moment i have the PS3's on 32Front 30Rear.It seems ok,What do everyone else run with PS3's on?

 

[Brigsy]

I run the same pressures, Fine for road use.

I use 15" ps3 on my dci..they really shine in the s**t conditions, grip feels great. The mrs meg250 has Ps4s on and they are seriously confidence inspiring in the wet. I dont think i would use another brand of tyre for all weather road use tbh.

 

[flebay]

At the moment i have the PS3's on 32Front 30Rear.It seems ok,What do everyone else run with PS3's on?

I run factory pressures on the 182 2.3 front 2.1 rear , ps3 xl 205
The 172 cup is 2.7 front 2.2 rear for some reason?
http://www.phoon.co.uk/cliosport/Cup172_Special_Features_3676A.pdf

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Better at 30?

I ran 32 on the fronts in very wet conditions for the first few days and was impressed. I dropped down to 30 yesterday and only done about 10 miles but in dry weather, feels like there is plenty of grip. I'm definitely happy I opted for the Avons after years of using the Rainsports.

 

[MrBlonde]

I run factory pressures on the 182 2.3 front 2.1 rear , ps3 xl 205
The 172 cup is 2.7 front 2.2 rear for some reason?
http://www.phoon.co.uk/cliosport/Cup172_Special_Features_3676A.pdf

I guess because its little bit lighter maybe

 

[MrBlonde]

But that is a higher pressure looking at it,39psi on the front seems to high.

 

[STEVE.M]

I run factory pressures on the 182 2.3 front 2.1 rear , ps3 xl 205
The 172 cup is 2.7 front 2.2 rear for some reason?
http://www.phoon.co.uk/cliosport/Cup172_Special_Features_3676A.pdf

Some confusion between a 3 and a European crossed 7 ?

Add someone with iffy eyesight & legend is born.

 

[STEVE.M]

I ran 32 on the fronts in very wet conditions for the first few days and was impressed. I dropped down to 30 yesterday and only done about 10 miles but in dry weather, feels like there is plenty of grip. I'm definitely happy I opted for the Avons after years of using the Rainsports.

My suggestion is based on personal experience only.

I did have some initial reservations with AV7`sregarding some interesting torque steer characteristics when damp, accelerating hard in 1st & 2nd gear,

particularly on roundabouts or curves, but in the last few weeks, these traits have happily disappeared.

Given that there is now some wear, I put this down to a reduction in tread block movement.

However, I did a tyre pressure correction on Sunday 17th back to standard settings , as all the tyre`s where a bit low at the pressures I have suggested due to

ambient temperature`s having dropped sharply, so I inflated to standard 32/30 recommendations.

The interesting characteristics instantly reappeared.

Dropped them back to 30/27, sorted.

I`m running 195/50r 15 if that is a factor.

 

[JohnnyE]

I’m looking for the PS4’s for my 172 cup just need to find somewhere that’s doing deals on them lol

 

[MrBlonde]

I’m looking for the PS4’s for my 172 cup just need to find somewhere that’s doing deals on them lol

I dont think you can get PS4's in 195/45/16 mate or 205 or even in 15inch.

 

[JohnnyE]

205 16’s I want

 

[STEVE.M]

205 16’s I want

Going to be a long want.

 

[Daz 172]

My suggestion is based on personal experience only.

I did have some initial reservations with AV7`sregarding some interesting torque steer characteristics when damp, accelerating hard in 1st & 2nd gear,

particularly on roundabouts or curves, but in the last few weeks, these traits have happily disappeared.

Given that there is now some wear, I put this down to a reduction in tread block movement.

However, I did a tyre pressure correction on Sunday 17th back to standard settings , as all the tyre`s where a bit low at the pressures I have suggested due to

ambient temperature`s having dropped sharply, so I inflated to standard 32/30 recommendations.

The interesting characteristics instantly reappeared.

Dropped them back to 30/27, sorted.

I`m running 195/50r 15 if that is a factor.

Tried my ado8rs at that pressure cold on the road didn’t seem very good back to 31 all round cold seems ok but need to experiment I think I’m on the same size as you Steve

 

[Advikaz]

Yep, crazy loud!
I don't cain it about so I can't really say. I do know that I'd not get them again.

What sort of noise did you experience out of interest?

I have a constant whiring sound in mine. Which is present even when coasting and I’m wondering if it’s the tyres before I start swapping out wheel bearings