Bigpower

Yeah thanks Shaker, so what would be your opinion on changing the profile from the factory standard, i.e 205/55/16 as opposed to the standard 205/50/16?

Joe

P.S I've asked these questions to the chap at 'Ears' and am awaiting a reply, just thought i'd get some more info in the meantime!

Ok, many thanks for the reply I'll send them an email to ask about the compound...

Joe

Anyone??

I know there's a lot of trial and error here, but i'd just like a bit of independent advice...

The tyre he mentioned (Dunnlop D01J) to me, seems only to be available in the 'Soft' compound, and i'm not sure if that would be suitable for the weight of the Vovlo?

Ta!

Joe

Well I spoke to a chap from EARS yesterday, and he suggested I don't go for a moulded tyre (such as the Maxsport RB5) as they would have a propensity to overheat on a trackday. He recommended a Dunlop DZ02G (in 205/55/16) or a Dunnlop D01J (in my original size of 205/50/16). So any thoughts regardin...

Quality! (I know i'm biased), but like you say, it's something different! 8)

Nope, not patronising yet! and thanks for the info.... ...I've only done one full track day, and I had the tuition straight away, so I know the benefits of such sessions! But anyway, I had decent road-tyres and I was still lusting after more grip, and I thought it would be good to investigate the po...

Sorry Joe I can only assume that you are correct mate but to be honest so much of this is trial and error, your best bet is to spend your bucks and then see how you get on. At least it's only a couple of hundred quid and you'll have a bloody good time doing your research! :D Good point, cheers mate...

I can also highly suggest Maxxsport RB5's !! If I got the RB5's (moulded slicks) though, I presume they would be a waste of time if it started to rain?? Also, I have absolutely no idea what compound would be best, Superdoft, Soft, Soft/Medium?? I presume it might be the hardest of the three (Soft/M...

I can also highly suggest Maxxsport RB5's !! Yeah it's looking like it might be them in my standard size (205/50/16), as i'm having no joy in finding definitive answers regarding wider tyres, 225 etc... If I got the RB5's (moulded slicks) though, I presume they would be a waste of time if it starte...

Cheers mate, I've tried again to see if anyone has 225 wide tyres fitted to their 16" wheels, because i'd like to know what kind of differences it makes etc.

It's gonna be getting on for