Feel like changing tyres.....but to what?

[xkrim3]

Re: Feel like changing tyres.....but to what?

csc2 - farkin noisy. especially when u get uneven wear from aggressive negative camber. overpriced.

t1r - value for money vs ps2 and csc2. super sticky when just run in at about 200-300km. somehow grip not as good after 2000km.

ps2 - super light and soft. can literally butt feel the incremental torque from lower unsprung weight. sharp road feel. get these and don't look back.

federal - ok.. me referring to federal semi-slick. $300 for 265/35/18. can't find a better deal for this kinda $. never tried but positive feedback all round. might experiment with this if me can get a set of 255/35/18 + 225/40/18.

happy shoppin

 

[Ahbengdriver]

Re: Feel like changing tyres.....but to what?

err hmmm....what is SEMI SLICK tyres *sua ku*

 

[xkrim3]

Re: Feel like changing tyres.....but to what?

my simple definition of semi-slick tires or 'semi-slicks' in lay terms: tires with very low tread profile, offering superior grip.


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Without the high levels of grip/traction afforded by quality tyres, much of the power resulting from expensive modifications could be wasted through plain-old wheelspin. This is very true for street driven cars, and even more so for weekend track cars. With a growing interest in semi-slick tyres, here is a basic rundown on street legal sticky tyres.

Semi Slicks (sometimes called R-compound tyres) differ from street tyres in two main areas- Rubber compounds and tread patterns

Semi-Slicks (SS):
# Offer much higher levels of grip (lateral-cornering and linear-traction): This is a result of the tyres being made from a softer rubber compound. This type of rubber is made to endure the extra heat associated with prolonged exposure of being pushed, whilst still offering a higher level of grip than associated with street designed tyres. SS rubber compounds are designed to improve grip as the single most important aspect of the tyre, regardless of increased tyre noise and wear rate.
# Have increased sidewall rigidity: Due to stronger sidewalls (different rubber compound and ply thickness) there is a huge reduction in sidewall flexing under hard cornering.
# Have increased dimensional stability: Due to fewer tread grooves and a more rigid overall construction (better design, ply thickness etc) there is a lot less tread block squirm. This provides a more consistent ‘tyre feel’ for the driver.
# Provide a larger effective contact patch: SS’s have fewer tread grooves to maximise the contact surface area on the tyre. This results in improved dry weather grip, but a greater tendency to aquaplane in wet weather. Tread patterns on SS’s vary dependant upon the tyre, ranging from fully grooved SS’s to track only ‘grooved slicks’.

 

[xkrim3]

Re: Feel like changing tyres.....but to what?

beng, b4 u dash out to buy these, note tt they are for track use only. there are some with medium-hard compound which can be used for street in dry condition but you would have to fishtail when it rains.

in summary, go buy ps2 if you want to enjoy ur car to the limit on street. spend a bit more on the single most important, imo, mod.

 

[dfstan]

Re: Feel like changing tyres.....but to what?

also thinking to change my worn out tires. looking at PS2. anyone fix PS2 onto their E46 2004 Sports edition? any comments? thanks

 

[Ahbengdriver]

Re: Feel like changing tyres.....but to what?

beng, b4 u dash out to buy these, note tt they are for track use only. there are some with medium-hard compound which can be used for street in dry condition but you would have to fishtail when it rains.

in summary, go buy ps2 if you want to enjoy ur car to the limit on street. spend a bit more on the single most important, imo, mod.

My next tyre will be PS2

Kamsia kamsia :smack: