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Slick tyres
- Thread starter M4D M4X
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You'll probalby need to stiffen up your drivetrain and suspension if you go down the route of slicks fella. With all that extra grip, something will go pop under load.
It may also be worth getting a set of old, used 15" rims, by the time you've bought 17's all round you'll have probably spent the same and your next set of slicks would cost less fresh 17's
It may also be worth getting a set of old, used 15" rims, by the time you've bought 17's all round you'll have probably spent the same and your next set of slicks would cost less fresh 17's
R26
Why do you need slicks?
You obviously don't need them for on track, so just curious.
You obviously don't need them for on track, so just curious.
M3, Cup racer'd 182
I'm using customised cup racer suspension On my 182 so will be ok?. I've just spoken to nick172cup he said that with the suspension being so firm to get the most grip it might b worth looking into slicks.
I can't use 15" I've got 330mm 4pots.
Cheers
M3, Cup racer'd 182
To get the most grip out of my cup racer suspension as standard tyres might not be any good
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M3, Cup racer'd 182
Didn't think about the heat cycles from a used tyre.
When you say go through the manufacture you mean phone Michelin/Dunlop direct?.
Are they expensive a corner and what size would I be looking at? I understand road tyre sizes from being a tyre fitter years ago but slicks baffle me lol
Cheers
They are expensive yes. We were paying £400 a corner I think in the Xbow, not sure what size you will need tbh. Slicks are completely different to any road/track tyre, to get them up to temp u have to be aggressive and be prepared to slide the car a lot when they are cold.
We bought our slicks at circuit from the manufacture but we also had some delivered to the workshop from Avon and Dunlop.
We bought our slicks at circuit from the manufacture but we also had some delivered to the workshop from Avon and Dunlop.
M3, Cup racer'd 182
They may be expensive, but that's to be expected, they're the opposite end of the spectrum to BlackCircles Ditchfinder Pro's.
Lol, I'm expecting them 2 b expensive but if there stupid money I'd rather use 888's
Cheers
Advikaz
ClioSport Club Member
In my opinion you only need slicks if you are racing & or a driver with an ability where you can explore the limits of the tyre. Being a slick it's only purpose is TRACK. Having extra grip can cause problems as above... For instance it'll be harder on your whole drivetrain/Wheelbearings/suspension for a start.
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M3, Cup racer'd 182
Oh sh*t £400 a corner bloody hell I wasn't expecting them to be that much I was hoping for £200-£250,
I think I'll leave the idea of slick then and back to the drawing board.
Cheers
M3, Cup racer'd 182
I've just been given a rough idea off how much these are going to cost thanks to Sam@BTM,
So i'm going to compromise on less grip for reliability off the car.
And go for 888's or other good track tyres.
Cheers
Cheers
M3, Cup racer'd 182
I'll give them a call and find out, but I'm now thinking off 888's due to the reliability of the car.
Cheers
M3, Cup racer'd 182
Do you know what size is writen on the side?. And where about do you get yours from?
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M3, Cup racer'd 182
Do you know what size is writen on the side?. And where about do you get yours from?
Cheers
VW Touran, BeetleCab
Hi,
You can buy part worns for under £100 a set as they are touring car size(17s). However, you cannot use on most track days unless you have a Roll cage fitted. The extra loads on your car will certainly find any weaknesses in your suspension, bushes, etc. Also, you can experience "sump surge", where all the oil in your engine is thrown to one side, and it starves your oil pump. I don't know whether the Clio has a Baffled sump, which is what you need to overcome this.
You can buy part worns for under £100 a set as they are touring car size(17s). However, you cannot use on most track days unless you have a Roll cage fitted. The extra loads on your car will certainly find any weaknesses in your suspension, bushes, etc. Also, you can experience "sump surge", where all the oil in your engine is thrown to one side, and it starves your oil pump. I don't know whether the Clio has a Baffled sump, which is what you need to overcome this.
