New 182 owner, tyres, top mounts, geo-setup questions.

[5678]

Finally picked up my cup'd 182 on Saturday and love it. I'd forgotten what a good hot hatch feels like!

First job is tyres, the current ones are mis matched front to rear and a little low. I want to switch to 15s, but for now will just stick with my OE wheels while I source a set. How do people find the Toyo T1R? I've used Michelin PS2s before and liked them, they did wear a little quickly though.

I know the benefits of a well setup car so want to get this done asap. Fitting solid top mounts with adjustment seems popular, so I'm planning to do this too. Are any better than others? Are there any that offer camber and castor?

Finally, geo. I will be tracking the car, but it is still primarily a road car. I'd like settings that offer good front end but without overly hammering the tyres. Are there "standard" setups for the 182 or is just trial and error? Any suggestions on a good starting point?

Cheers.

 

[bozothenutter]

Hey congrats!
I just picked mine up on saturday aswell!
On the tyres I Can't really help c'ause this is my first fast clio, I do rate conti's though.
on the topmounts, the only adjustable ones are by AST they are of the eccentrical adjustment variety, non adjustable ones the ones from Prima racing seem vey nice, and they do a custom strubrace for them aswell.
My plan is to get the AST ones, adjust them for full caster, and do the camber adjustment with camber bolts.

enjoy your car!

 

[5678]

Cheers. Is there nothing that offers adjustment on the front camber?

I'm going to have a search for geo setup advice.

 

[bozothenutter]

camber can be with camber bolts, easy peasy.

 

[5678]

Will get some ordered.

Any recommendations for setup in the Berkshire hants Oxfordshire area?

 

[lee182RS]

There's a Pro Tyre in Slough..

 

[5678]

Cheers. Will be there for work soon, also just seen that JMS are in Uxbridge so will give them a call tomorrow.