Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-16 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Thanks Karl. My research suggests they should be suitable, but it is such a lottery as no one has the same vehicle, driving style and usage pattern. Regards, Steve On 16 July 2021 10:21:24 karl waller wrote: Hi Steve I chose them on the strength of the research I did, only done 2-300 miles

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-16 Thread karl waller
Hi Steve I chose them on the strength of the research I did, only done 2-300 miles on them, none in anger in the wet - we shall see Karl Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-15 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Karl, Reviews of those Nankangs sound good and even a positive comment about wet handling. The R888s are definitely too track focused for my requirements, so I was wondering if you have any feedback on the Nankangs in cold wet conditions on your car (an Xtreme?). Regards, Steve On

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread 'bobbycraigis' via Quantum Owners Group
message From: Chris Young Date: 12/07/2021 13:31 (GMT+00:00) To: quantumowners Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice I hadToyo Proxes R1R 195/50 R15When I had the V8 Xtreme, can't recall if they do them anymore.I was happy with them,  they would aqua plain tho across a puddle

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread Chris Young
I had Toyo Proxes R1R 195/50 R15 When I had the V8 Xtreme, can't recall if they do them anymore. I was happy with them, they would aqua plain tho across a puddle, but just a wet road they were prob better than less slick tyres .. ie as long as the rubber can get to the tarmac. (from my

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
Can't claim to be an "expert" (is there any such thing?) but I am very fussy about tyres and have just replaced the nearly new Toyo TR1's on my saloon because they offered very poor grip especially on damp or wet surfaces compared to the previous BF Goodrich gGrip which are now discontinued in

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Thanks Karl. These are probably more track focused than I would want. It sounds like they need some heat in them to work, which on cold mornings isn't going to happen. What is your Xtreme usage, mostly track or road? I'd be interested to hear why an 'expert' thinks the TR1 wouldn't be

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread karl waller
Hi, I did all the research a few months ago in replacing Toyo Proxes R888's I was told by more than one 'expert' the Toyo TR1 are not suitable I went for Nankang 195 50 R 15 86W XL Street Compound Sportnex NS-2R Semi Slick Tyres Available from Demon Tweaks direct or via their ebay shop Hope this

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread 'robert greig' via Quantum Owners Group
I've been thinking about getting some tyers too. Was thinking maybe all season!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, 12 Jul 2021 at 11:02, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: I need to replace the front tyres on my Xtreme as they are down to 2mm. My car gets fast road use,