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Old 10-04-2010, 10:07 AM   #1
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Default Another tyre question...

So I am looking at running my AU..

Is it going to be worth putting on some 225/50/16 Kuhmo semi slicks? Something like this

I currently have 235 18's on, how much difference is it going to make??

Or am I wasting my time?

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Old 11-04-2010, 06:50 PM   #2
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Anyone? If I am gonna buy the above mentioned rubber I need to do it shortly, want to be sure I'm not wasting my money..
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Old 12-04-2010, 01:39 PM   #3
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They are more designed for cornering, but would be better than a "proper" Street tyre
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Old 12-04-2010, 04:56 PM   #4
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Oh well, looks like a goer then

I'd go full slicks but with my AP's finding some front runners to fit over the breaks is a little hard..
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Old 21-04-2010, 01:14 PM   #5
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These tyres will make no difference to street rubber as the compound and sidewalls are to stiff to be of any real help. You would be better off running decent street radial tyres and only go 15 inch so you have some sidewall to play with
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Old 21-04-2010, 01:39 PM   #6
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M/T ET Streets or Toyo RA1 or R888's are what you are after Cam.
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Old 24-04-2010, 08:00 PM   #7
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Thanks guys, only plan on taking the beast for 1 run to the drags, was trying to avoid spending $600 for a few runs at willowbank!
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