Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: what rubber for xtreme
thanks for the replies chaps - interesting to read about your experiences... anyone know how many xtreme owners their are? (and how many are on here!) I know they are more pricey, but I am tempted by the AVON C500 - the caterham designed job.. the only thing is that the profile is 195/45 rather than /50 - which will mean more revs to do the same speed - not sure if i want that in the v8 ! cheers, Chris On 5 June 2013 21:20, Nigel Plant nigelp...@gmail.com wrote: Apologies if this post appears twice but for some reason when I post from the phone, it doesn't seem to work! I have done a lot of tyre investigation both on track and road and have formed the following conclusions. Note that I am stingy and don't believe in paying a lot for track tyres, when you have justy as much fun on road tyres ans they last a lot longer. For road use, the best tyre I have found is the Toyo Proxes T1R, which is a decent price and works well in the wet too. The downside of these is that on track days the narrow tread block results in overheating and rapid wear and I quickly shred them. I therefore use the Yokohama parada spec 2 per Steve above, I find they are slightly less grippy than the Toyo, when cold and on the road, but on the track are far more consistent, grip very well, and due to the wider tread block design last a lot longer, the down side I have found is the wet grip isn't brilliant, but as my car is primarily a fine weather car that doesn't bother me. I agree with Ian's comments about the track tyres, being the best, the R1R is probably grippier, but they are softer and so life is less in theory, but I have never run to the expense so don't have the experience. Hope this is useful Nigel PS Can anyone explain why when I post from the phone it seems to work, but the post doesnt appear? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: what rubber for xtreme
I heard Avons were 1.5 sec a lap better than Toyo 888,s. Not known what track though. - Original Message - From: Chris Young To: quantumowners Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: what rubber for xtreme thanks for the replies chaps - interesting to read about your experiences... anyone know how many xtreme owners their are? (and how many are on here!) I know they are more pricey, but I am tempted by the AVON C500 - the caterham designed job.. the only thing is that the profile is 195/45 rather than /50 - which will mean more revs to do the same speed - not sure if i want that in the v8 ! cheers, Chris On 5 June 2013 21:20, Nigel Plant nigelp...@gmail.com wrote: Apologies if this post appears twice but for some reason when I post from the phone, it doesn't seem to work! I have done a lot of tyre investigation both on track and road and have formed the following conclusions. Note that I am stingy and don't believe in paying a lot for track tyres, when you have justy as much fun on road tyres ans they last a lot longer. For road use, the best tyre I have found is the Toyo Proxes T1R, which is a decent price and works well in the wet too. The downside of these is that on track days the narrow tread block results in overheating and rapid wear and I quickly shred them. I therefore use the Yokohama parada spec 2 per Steve above, I find they are slightly less grippy than the Toyo, when cold and on the road, but on the track are far more consistent, grip very well, and due to the wider tread block design last a lot longer, the down side I have found is the wet grip isn't brilliant, but as my car is primarily a fine weather car that doesn't bother me. I agree with Ian's comments about the track tyres, being the best, the R1R is probably grippier, but they are softer and so life is less in theory, but I have never run to the expense so don't have the experience. Hope this is useful Nigel PS Can anyone explain why when I post from the phone it seems to work, but the post doesnt appear? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6390 - Release Date: 06/06/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http
[Quantum Owners] Re: what rubber for xtreme
Apologies if this post appears twice but for some reason when I post from the phone, it doesn't seem to work! I have done a lot of tyre investigation both on track and road and have formed the following conclusions. Note that I am stingy and don't believe in paying a lot for track tyres, when you have justy as much fun on road tyres ans they last a lot longer. For road use, the best tyre I have found is the Toyo Proxes T1R, which is a decent price and works well in the wet too. The downside of these is that on track days the narrow tread block results in overheating and rapid wear and I quickly shred them. I therefore use the Yokohama parada spec 2 per Steve above, I find they are slightly less grippy than the Toyo, when cold and on the road, but on the track are far more consistent, grip very well, and due to the wider tread block design last a lot longer, the down side I have found is the wet grip isn't brilliant, but as my car is primarily a fine weather car that doesn't bother me. I agree with Ian's comments about the track tyres, being the best, the R1R is probably grippier, but they are softer and so life is less in theory, but I have never run to the expense so don't have the experience. Hope this is useful Nigel PS Can anyone explain why when I post from the phone it seems to work, but the post doesnt appear? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[Quantum Owners] Re: what rubber for xtreme
I run the Toyo Proxes and have doent for the 15k miles they are excellent all round tyres good general grip OK at Curbrough and Haynes and will shed the water even driving on tour in Yorkshire last year when the floods were so deep it was comming in through the bottom of the Xtream. i will definatly go for the same next time. just running the standard 195 50 15. Paul -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
