Dunlop Direzza O3G anyone tried them ?

591 bhp volvo 850 · Post by **591 bhp volvo 850** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:39 pm

As above i have tried Formula R's before but thought i might try these or Yoko A048's next any comments welcome ??

Russ[/b]

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:41 pm

Presumably for track?

Not tried the Dunlops but have used the Yokos. Found these to be on the hard side, for my liking and break away can be a bit sudden

I believe there's a soft compound available. Prefer Toyo R888s. They warm up quite quickly but may be on the soft side for too many laps straight off. imo

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:24 pm

Tried Formula R's (loved them) tried the follow on 02's (even better) can't afford 03's

Pound for pound probably better than the 888's and more durable than the normal compound A048's.

If you're thinking for your 850, the 888's won't last five minutes. They seem to perform well on cars up to 1350kgs and not much beyond that in my experience.

Do these need to be road legal? If not, why not save yourself a bomb and go for part worn slicks of varying types from full, inters and wets? Circa

591 bhp volvo 850 · Post by **591 bhp volvo 850** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:17 am

Gerry H wrote:Presumably for track?

Not tried the Dunlops but have used the Yokos. Found these to be on the hard side, for my liking and break away can be a bit sudden I believe there's a soft compound available. Prefer Toyo R888s. They warm up quite quickly but may be on the soft side for too many laps straight off. imo

Hi Gerry
I have heard mixed results of the 888's

Russ

591 bhp volvo 850 · Post by **591 bhp volvo 850** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:23 am

[quote="stuart"]Tried Formula R's (loved them) tried the follow on 02's (even better) can't afford 03's

Pound for pound probably better than the 888's and more durable than the normal compound A048's.

If you're thinking for your 850, the 888's won't last five minutes. They seem to perform well on cars up to 1350kgs and not much beyond that in my experience.

Do these need to be road legal? If not, why not save yourself a bomb and go for part worn slicks of varying types from full, inters and wets? Circa

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:24 am

I didnt like the 888's to start with - i prefered my A048's I had on before but if you can get some serious (and even) heat into them they can last very well and grip like anything.

BEN H · Post by **BEN H** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:55 am

[quote="stuart"]Tried Formula R's (loved them) tried the follow on 02's (even better) can't afford 03's

Pound for pound probably better than the 888's and more durable than the normal compound A048's.

If you're thinking for your 850, the 888's won't last five minutes. They seem to perform well on cars up to 1350kgs and not much beyond that in my experience.

Do these need to be road legal? If not, why not save yourself a bomb and go for part worn slicks of varying types from full, inters and wets? Circa

591 bhp volvo 850 · Post by **591 bhp volvo 850** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:43 pm

Hi Guys not been on here for a while

can any recomend me the cheapest place on the net for these D03j's ??

Russ

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:28 pm

Typically it's Camskill Russ

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... 1019s666p0

Since you've been on the forum we have managed to get some first rate advice from Alan Meaker, the motorsport man from Toyo

He may be able to help you if you need any technical advice regarding their tyres for your car

A few other considerations

Kumho
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... 2s685p9714
Rated highly and an appreciable saving

Federal
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... b681s685p0
Sidewaysfletch is using Federals now (on one of his cars) and is very pleased with them. Cracking value for money