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Tyre choice and N numbers

johnnyb

johnnyb

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Hi Everyone,

Sorry if I'm just rehashing an old thread, but....

Looking to changing my tyres in preparation for a trip to the 'Ring in November with RMA. Have enquired about Michelin Pilot Sport Cups, Pirelli Rosso Corsas and Toyo r888's through Protyre. According to Protyre, the Michelins and the Toyos aren't N rated and the Pirellis are only N rated for either the front or the rear (can't remember which, sorry). Personally I think it would be more important to have the appropriate trackday rubber attached to my wheels, rather than an N number on road tyres that probably won't be up to the job of two days on track. However, are N numbers still important? Would an insurer use the excuse of non approved tyres as an excuse not to pay out? I'd be grateful for any advice.

Cheers
Johnny
 
I don't know the answer re: insurance. I don't use N rated tyres on mine. I use R compund track day rubber, Pirelli at present, but I will try Toyo next.
 
Dont worry Doc u ve saved a fortune on rubber this year! Shall i stroke it when i visit the Hospital next week ?
 
Thanks Johnny. Just spoke to my new insurer ( A Manning) and he confirmed that they wouldn't care which tyres are on the car, so long as they're correct size, road legal etc etc. Asked specifically about N numbers and they didn't seem bothered about it. I'm thinking of having a look at the Toyos next for limited road work and for track days. Also a lot cheaper than Cups or Pirelli RC's!! Anyone have experience of them on an RS?

Many thanks

Johnny
 
I use Toyo 888s on my 993Rs and am very happy with them, several other owners use them too. Just be wary of standing water, and low temperatures when using on the road in the winter.
 
Thanks Nick. Was a little concerned that the 'Ring might have it's fair share of standing water in November!! With your Toyo's, how are the wear rates?... Would you get 2 or 3 track days out of a set of rears?

Cheers Johnny
 
I have only done the one track day at Oulton and a few thousand road miles. There is still loads of tread, I would think there is another 2 or 3 days in them. Will know more after Castle Combe on Friday.
 
ORIGINAL: vic cohen

Dont worry Doc u ve saved a fortune on rubber this year! Shall i stroke it when i visit the Hospital next week ?
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LOL! Maybe you could help them with the engine rebuild?? [:D][;)]
 
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