Tyres

[PYE21]

Im looking for some trackday tyres to go on a second set of wheels im getting for my 182. Im wanting to stick to 205 45 16 but im struggling finding anybody that does tyres, anybody know of any tyres that are avaliable?


I can get 225 45 16 proxy R888 but are they too wide for the car?

 

[George k]

Having just bought a Trophy as a second car to do the odd sprint and hill climb, I had the same question. The only tyres in the correct size are Kumho Ecsta V70A - I have only seen one user and so have little feedback - they look a bit like a road tyre - don't know about the compunds. The other is the Hankook RS2 - I bought a set for another car (they were worth about 1.5 seconds in 60 over F1 GS D3), and although some other users are pleased, they seem too hard with a Treadwear index of 200 - which is only 20 softer than a PE2 - normally proper track tyres are nearer 50. Hankko should soon launch the RSS over here which may be in the right size.

I have some 15" wheels from another car with the right PCD and offset, so providing that they clear the callipers, I can then use Yokohamas or Toyo in 195/50 x 15 - the rolling radius is a mere 2.5% less.

I spoke to Andy Cutler the other day and he swears by Yokohama Parada Spec 2 for track days - a genuine road tyre.

I have also obtained the Clio challenge workshop manual and as I suspected they run a lot of negative camber at the front - up to 3 degrees. I am about to have a look at how much I can get using special bolts between the hub carrier and the strut- even an extra degree or so would be good. The standard is a very modest quarter of a degree negative.

If you have any other information I will be very interested.