Ajracer
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I have NS 2rs on my spare set of wheels and as others have said they are an excellent summer tyre ,perform very well in the wet but they are quite noisy especially at motorway speeds.
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That’s their only issue I find (noise). Remarkable in the wet considering their intended purpose.
I think you would find that they would scuff on the front arch liners when pushed hard.
Running 15" inch OZ F1`s from a Ph1 172 would allow you to run 195/50R15 PS3`s, which are still available.
The rolling circumference is the same as 205/45R16, so would not alter the gearing.
RyanM
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Have a skim through this video that was posted up earlier this year. It mentions a few UHP tyres which are available in our size.
I love rainsports but the lack of feedback from them really puts me off another set…personally when my Rainsport 3’s are worn down I’ll probably be fitting 4x new Continental PremiumContact 6, expensive but hopefully worth it.
I love rainsports but the lack of feedback from them really puts me off another set…personally when my Rainsport 3’s are worn down I’ll probably be fitting 4x new Continental PremiumContact 6, expensive but hopefully worth it.
Did you use the XL 87W Rainsports?
So that`s how they do these tyre tests, brand new & 3 quick laps.
The only tyre in that test I can comment on from personal use is the Avon ZV7.
When new, they suffer from tread block movement due to the high depth of tread, but improve as they wear past 3k miles.
I would like to see the same comparative tests once all the tyres had been driven for 12,000 road miles, which would exclude those
that no longer had a legal tread depth.
The only tyre in that test I can comment on from personal use is the Avon ZV7.
When new, they suffer from tread block movement due to the high depth of tread, but improve as they wear past 3k miles.
I would like to see the same comparative tests once all the tyres had been driven for 12,000 road miles, which would exclude those
that no longer had a legal tread depth.
NickReilly063
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Which are better tyres - P Zero Nero or Hankook V12
I've got 2 of each on my car that are brand new but want to match up to make a set.
Which are better tyres - P Zero Nero or Hankook V12
I've got 2 of each on my car that are brand new but want to match up to make a set.
Hi Nick.
As I have no personal experience of either of these tyres, I am reluctant to make any recommendation.
On paper, the Hankook has a stiffer sidewall ( 87W ) & a better wet grip rating ( A ), so maybe a full set of these?
Both are quality tyres, so I would consider running them together, but with the Hankook`s on the front, reversing how you have
them currently fitted.
My only other thought is to check the manufacture date stamps ( week/year ) & replace the oldest tyres with a match to the newest.
I`m not sure why the previous owner left you with this dilemma.
can we treat her to a full set of Michelins Nick?
NickReilly063
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Was thinking that later next year Mr Northrop when you can get them - however I don't like looking at odd tyres on the car now.
I paused to take a look at a 595 Abarth today, clad with 205/40 17 PS4`s, & thought they would not look out of place on a 182/172.
Rolling circumference difference is + 15mm or 5 revolutions per kilometre, & + 2.5mm tyre radius, compared with 205/45 16`s , so well within the limits of normal wear during a tyres life.
Really just a case of choosing some 17" rims to suit your taste & pocket.
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Reckon I'll be going the way of Continentals from now on if the Michelins are no longer available.
Despite being Premium Contact rather than Sport Contact they seem to still be regarded as more of a performance tyre that belies the name.
Despite being Premium Contact rather than Sport Contact they seem to still be regarded as more of a performance tyre that belies the name.
Interestingly I noticed a reference to Michelin young timer tyres in a recent evo article on a 205 gti restmod. Looks like Michelin have continued or brought back the pe2 in 13-15 inch sizes. Hopefully they’ll extend that to sizes for the 182.
pg12 of the pdf linked
https://classic.michelin.com/en/content/download/254/6420/file/2021-2022-Collection_DataBook_EN.pdf
pg12 of the pdf linked
https://classic.michelin.com/en/content/download/254/6420/file/2021-2022-Collection_DataBook_EN.pdf
NickReilly063
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You can have the Hankook's Richard when they come of FOC - Like new
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195/45/16 PS3 showing as in stock on black circles now?