Re: Dunlop Tires
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:57 am
In Australia the 3 tyres of choice currently seem to be in historic racing
Hoosier street TD - a dependable and competitive option in the dry a disisater in te wet. They dont last to many heat cycles either before they go hard
Toyo 888's - only avaiable in 185/60 profile in Australia so may not fit an Elan with standard guards but seem to be the new hot tyre
Yokohama 048R - available in 185 and 175/60 widths but only available in a medium compound in Australia and some people dont like them compared to the previous 32R as they have a softer sidewall that causes more tyre sideways deflection and clearance problems. But they seem to work OK when I look at lap times of cars running them.
I am still running 32R's as I got a couple of sets before they ran out but will have to make a choice soon out of the above.
cheers
Rohan
Hoosier street TD - a dependable and competitive option in the dry a disisater in te wet. They dont last to many heat cycles either before they go hard
Toyo 888's - only avaiable in 185/60 profile in Australia so may not fit an Elan with standard guards but seem to be the new hot tyre
Yokohama 048R - available in 185 and 175/60 widths but only available in a medium compound in Australia and some people dont like them compared to the previous 32R as they have a softer sidewall that causes more tyre sideways deflection and clearance problems. But they seem to work OK when I look at lap times of cars running them.
I am still running 32R's as I got a couple of sets before they ran out but will have to make a choice soon out of the above.
cheers
Rohan