Big Bens non Clio

Having taken the car for an early morning hoon today I've got to say how happy I am with new tyres.

Gold wheels look nice etc but their real purpose is to carry my new rubber!

225/45/17 Yokohama AD08R. Much much better than my wearing GY F1's. To be expected though

Have booked on at Snetterton for Monday 6th March. Can't wait:grinning:
 
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Great to hear Ben. Bet the difference is hugely noticeable :smile:

You on stock suspenders ? Whats the plan long-term.........
 
sevenfourate said:
Great to hear Ben. Bet the difference is hugely noticeable :smile:

You on stock suspenders ? Whats the plan long-term.........
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Quite excited over the tyres to be honest. Think the extra width and tyre tread will be really good on a race track

Standard full fat setup at the minute. Waiting for it to break but it won't:smiley:

I'm going to get B14's as soon as possible. Seem a good compromise between track and road judging by other people's comments. Really want to get them on before end of summer but we'll see...
 
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The wheels look really good Ben, and great to hear you're so happy with the tyres as well! The trackday will be a fun way to 'scrub' them in :wink:
 
@Big Ben

Not sure if you saw the thread very recently about standard size 215/45/17 rubber Versus 225 /45/17.

General feeling kinda was in the most part: fitting 225's was not a problem (No rubbage) and that extra rubber on the road was a good thing.

A couple of others commented that the ride quality was better with the wider rubber And that got countered with - "....the sidewalls are slightly higher so while ride may be better - the handling might be compromised".

Have you had a few runs in the beast since wheel and new tyre-fitting ? Whats your thought on the above bud ?
 
I have only had one decent run on Sunday but I'll give you my early opinions mate.

No rubbing on arches so that's a good start @sevenfourate. Different offset to standard wheels though.

Pros: More Grip
Better Stance
Tyre overhangs rim slightly so protects alloy
Cheaper than 215's

Jury's out: Improved ride quality
Stress on suspension/drivetrain

Cons: My roof line has gone up a few mm
Speedo 2-3mph slow

Will know more after a few more miles and trackday coming up.

Hope that helps
 
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Big Ben said:
I have only had one decent run on Sunday but I'll give you my early opinions mate.

No rubbing on arches so that's a good start @sevenfourate. Different offset to standard wheels though.

Pros: More Grip
Better Stance
Tyre overhangs rim slightly so protects alloy
Cheaper than 215's

Jury's out: Improved ride quality
Stress on suspension/drivetrain

Cons: My roof line has gone up a few mm
Speedo 2-3mph slow

Will know more after a few more miles and trackday coming up.

Hope that helps
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Thanks very much Ben.

Yes keep me updated if you would. Love to hear any more thoughts........... :smile:
 
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