What 17" tyres are people running...

[Ben Savill]

Hi everyone.

Need to buy some new shoes for my 964 track car. Haven't bought any 17 inch tyres for a while and not sure what the availability of Toyo 888's is so was wondering what other options come recommended.

Thanks,

Ben.

 

[h_____]

R888s for me, not that it helps you. Could consider A0048s I guess.

 

[Melv]

Hi Ben!!

Long time no hear!

Dunlop slicks and Kumho Ecstas!! []

Corsas unavailable in 17" BTW..... []

 

[Ben Savill]

Hi Melv,

I know [] Been very much under cover this last year for various reasons but managed to wangle an open pit lane day at Brands GP on Jul 11 if anybody fancies joining me, hence new rubber.

Anymore thoughts anyone?? Needs to be track optimized road tyre similar to 888's in case I can't get any.

 

[h_____]

Isnt there a Dunlop tyre equiv of R888s?

 

[h_____]

here we go, DZ03g - similar tyre.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/competition-tyres/dunlop-dz03g-road-track-tyre

 

[Ben Savill]

Thanks H. Will look in to.

 

[Melv]

ORIGINAL: Ben Savill

Been very much under cover this last year for various reasons but managed to wangle an open pit lane day at Brands GP on Jul 11

Of course 'dad'!![]

Will be in France then so have fun -love the GP.....but will be doing Goodwood and Silvers arena in July so don't feel too bad.....[]

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: h_____

here we go, DZ03g - similar tyre.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/competition-tyres/dunlop-dz03g-road-track-tyre

If you want to stick with R888s, I bought mine from Demon Tweeks earlier this year. They were in stock and delivery was very quick. Couldn't find them anywhere cheaper either. According to their website, they're in stock:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/competition-tyres/toyo-r888-tyre

 

[Jamie Summers]

Camskills for tyres every time - email them for a better price than the website. I paid £600 delivered for a full set of R888s (admittedly about this time last year !).

The DZ03 although meant to be pretty good is about 50% more expensive than any other tyre around !

As per Mel, lots of people are starting to use the Kumho Ecsta V70 and saying good things about them.

Jamie

 

[chfs911]

Melv,

Can you post your Dunlop slick supplier details please?

 

[oldtimer]

Hi Ben , I recently bought Dunlops to replace 888s on my 964 trackcar.

Here are the details
Dunlop DZ03G Direzza
215/45 x 17 DZ03G R1 compound ( soft ) fronts
255/40 x 17 DZ03G H1 compound ( medium) rears

Mr Tyre Motorsport Birmingham (ask for Dan) ....not particularly cheap , £934 inc carriage .....but hey tyres are important !

 

[Ben Savill]

Thanks John. Currently between MSPC or the Dunlops. Did you do much searching around price wise?

 

[oldtimer]

Er , no ! I used to use Dunlops ( D01Js ) before the Toyos , they were good and lasted a long time , but I think the D03Gs have less tread depth to start with , they are getting to similar depth as MPSCs .

MPSC dont have sufficient band of useability for UK climate IMHO , and decided to go for Dunlops in conjunction with changing out the RS.......all change !!

 

[h_____]

ORIGINAL: Melv

ORIGINAL: Ben Savill

Been very much under cover this last year for various reasons but managed to wangle an open pit lane day at Brands GP on Jul 11

Of course 'dad'!![]

Will be in France then so have fun -love the GP.....but will be doing Goodwood and Silvers arena in July so don't feel too bad.....[]

When you at sliverstone in July? Might try to hook up.

 

[Melv]

@Charles -Mr Tyre, Birmingham. www.mrtyremotorsport.co.uk Ask for Dan Jeffs -mention my name.

@Hugh. July 25

 

[h_____]

Found it! PCGB day 420 notes is pretty steep. I need to pay my Jedi bills first I think.

 

[Melv]

ORIGINAL: h_____

Found it! PCGB day 420 notes is pretty steep. I need to pay my Jedi bills first I think.

Lunch included....[]