Thanks for the feedback!
stuartstaples wrote:I would concur with Andy that EARS are very competitive for so called motorsports tyres.
I see no reason why you would have to stick to a 205/50. That tyre size was chosen as the best all around size for a compromise between all of the factors that need to be considered when you're making a road car. You want grip and performance first and foremost so see what sort of options other people are using that drive your car and go from there. You may even be able to pick up some part worn trackday tyres if you have the budget for some other wheels. That may be a better idea if you can stretch to it.........
I do know people that run differing widths front to back and see no real problem with this, although you'll obviously make the steering heavier by going wider. Knowing T5 steering very well (I've had two) you don't get the best feedback anyway so I personally wouldn't bother. A better compound and a more commonly available size would be my choice.
I like the look of the RB5's (and the price!) apart from the fact of relying on the Great British weather for it to be dry...
I've tried asking people on a performance Volvo site about changing the width/profile of the tyres for track use but little feedback as yet
I am in the process of getting another pair of T5 wheels for my track-tyres to go onto, so it's just the tyres themselves i'm looking for. I don't really know how much I want to spend, preferably as little as possible for as much as possible (but that rarely happens!). I've heard that heavy cars can eat 888's for fun, so am dubious to getting those...
Alright mate! Got the link for this place from pics of your car on VPCUK
So when you say the bottom ones, do you mean the 225/45/16? Will they fit on ok??
Maybe the RB5's could be an option, then if it rains I could use my everyday road tyres (yoko advan?) hmm....
Thanks for the replies people!
Joe
Bladey runs these on his GT3 if you want more information.