L200
The 80 - 100 compound is not for road use - they are for specific race championships so are not E Marked.
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charltjr
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There's a lot more to it than just treadware ratings, you can only really use them for comparison between the same tyre, so the 120 NS2-R is going to wear faster (and therefore is likely to be grippier than) the 180. Most track tyres don't do well on the treadware test because they're crazy soft.
The 180 NS2-R's are good, very consistent, but I certainly wouldn't say they're as grippy as an AD08R. My Pilot Sport Cup 2's are grippier than either of them and they've got a treadware rating of two hundred and something IIRC.
All treadware tells you is how much of a tyre is used by driving 7,500 miles in Texas or some such thing, can't remember the exact details now. Honestly, I'm not kidding, google it!
The 180 NS2-R's are good, very consistent, but I certainly wouldn't say they're as grippy as an AD08R. My Pilot Sport Cup 2's are grippier than either of them and they've got a treadware rating of two hundred and something IIRC.
All treadware tells you is how much of a tyre is used by driving 7,500 miles in Texas or some such thing, can't remember the exact details now. Honestly, I'm not kidding, google it!
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
I've bought some Ado8rs to try
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Isn't that the point of tread wear ratings?
To give you a rule of thumb saying "120 is softer than 180 so is grippier"
Lol at 7500 miles in Texas. I'll have a look later.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Lower tread wear equals hero levels of grip and don't expect big miles
SI-STI 2.35 & RC-172
You will love them mate
Trust me:up:.SJ.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Hope so, skints
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Sadly won't have the same effect if I put a pic of the tyres on my Clio lol. Love your car mate
charltjr
ClioSport Club Member
I really rate them.
That's what I always thought, but turns out it doesn't really work that way. You can have a tyre which does more miles and grips better than another tyre with a lower tread wear rating, it's all down to the exact compound and construction.
But yes if the exact same tyre comes in different compounds then the lower tread ware tyre is going to be grippier because it's softer. You can't compare across different tyres though. The PSC2's absolutely destroy the NS2-R 180 for grip, completely murder them, and their tread wear rating is considerably higher.
Found the link:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwear_rating
That's what I always thought, but turns out it doesn't really work that way. You can have a tyre which does more miles and grips better than another tyre with a lower tread wear rating, it's all down to the exact compound and construction.
But yes if the exact same tyre comes in different compounds then the lower tread ware tyre is going to be grippier because it's softer. You can't compare across different tyres though. The PSC2's absolutely destroy the NS2-R 180 for grip, completely murder them, and their tread wear rating is considerably higher.
Found the link:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwear_rating
197 F1 / Disco 3
Ok update
Stripping axle and found knackered shock on passenger side , doesn't help with the damage but explains the crash !!!
Only the French could use bolts to hold on an axle 1.5 inches longer than needed, threads full of crap and rust so air gun them off I think ... Does any one know if they are special or can you use ordinary bolts ???
Stripping axle and found knackered shock on passenger side , doesn't help with the damage but explains the crash !!!
Only the French could use bolts to hold on an axle 1.5 inches longer than needed, threads full of crap and rust so air gun them off I think ... Does any one know if they are special or can you use ordinary bolts ???
What size you looking for?
James363
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172 Cup
I found my current set on ebay slightly used for 140 quid. 195/50 r15, with about 6.8-7 mm of tread. I really like them for road rallying, but keeping the temperature in them on dirty and often wet roads is a bit of a challenge, so next time I would be tempted to go for 120 compound.
Deamon tweeks cheapest at the moment... But ready for despatch in couple days. Camskill haven't got any and cancel my order. I'm Talking about 205/45/16 treadwear 120.
Federals ready for Lydden hill on saturday :smile:
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I read on another forum that Nankang had stopped production of the 120, now selling 180 and the new AR1 which is 100 iirc
What's the best compound to go for for fast road use in these tyres?
I have a set of 180s, superb in the wet, good bit slower than 888s on track but perfect for road IMO Lot of road noise though
SI-STI 2.35 & RC-172
180 compound on the NS2R is a very usable street tire not as sticky as the 120 compound but can give the AD08R street tires a run especially for the money that the NS2R tires can be had for.I was so impressed by them i gave a review and started a thread on Scoobynet:http://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyres-and-brakes-13/1002467-nankang-ns-2r.html.SJ.
SI-STI 2.35 & RC-172
I Forgot to add that the 120 compound is softer and does wear down quicker but not significantly so,but the 120 tire has more silica added to the compound but comes with less grip depth then the 180 compound so if you are looking a dedicated track tire I would lean more on the 120 or go for the 180 compound for a more durable all round tire that can work well on road or track.SJ.
