Best Semi-slicks for LX Torana? Recommendations?
#1 _trippytaka_
Posted 19 April 2012 - 02:02 PM
as some of you know I have embarked on a challenge with my newly aquired LX Torana.
The challenge was originally "two minute torana" - two minutes around Eastern Creek. As a few have pointed out the old configuration is gone at turn 6 etc, so I have scrapped the "two minute" part for now... but still want to post best times possible.
I am heading to Eastern Creek in May to do the first shake down of the car. And will be needing tyres.
I am keen for some semi slicks, so I can drive it to the track once registered again.
Has anyone got experience with semis, driving an LX? Any recommendations?
I have used a number of semis in the past, but on much lighter cars (RX-7 and Nissan S15) so I am assuming that a slightly harder compound might be the best option.
I'm running 15x8 rims (pictured), so I am hoping a 225 - or there abouts, and obviously something with a decent height sidewall.
Any help / advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
#2
Posted 19 April 2012 - 04:48 PM
#3 _trippytaka_
Posted 20 April 2012 - 08:51 AM
#4
Posted 20 April 2012 - 10:02 AM
#5 _SLEDGE_
Posted 20 April 2012 - 06:36 PM
I've used them on a Jag race car and they are a very very good tyre, they are reasonably hard compound and will last quite a while on a Torana.
available in a 225/50/15 which is probably what you want.
http://www.bridgesto...port/RE55s.aspx
#6
Posted 20 April 2012 - 07:19 PM
#7 _beige_lj_
Posted 20 April 2012 - 08:22 PM
http://www.toyotires...res/proxes-r888
#8
Posted 20 April 2012 - 08:35 PM
#9
Posted 20 April 2012 - 09:17 PM
I havent had any experience but in tyre search i did a couple of weeks ago i spotted these toyos. Have no idea what they are like but potentially another option?
http://www.toyotires...res/proxes-r888
Got them on the Grease Slapper........................no complaints
#10
Posted 20 April 2012 - 10:48 PM
whats the wear like ?
what are they like in the wet?
would they be suitable for a road car do you think?
#11
Posted 21 April 2012 - 07:16 AM
- wet performance wouldn't be good enough (OK if you need to tiptoe down to the dairy but not for normal driving)
- wear estimates varied from 5,000km to 15,000km (depending on your driving of course), I would have been happy with 10 but most seemed to agree that it would likely be a bit less than that
Other than that it seemed like it would work, the other thing to bear in mind is the harsher ride from stiffer sidewalls (but improved performance of course)
#12
Posted 21 April 2012 - 06:04 PM
They're better than the Dunlops I've been using.
#13 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 21 April 2012 - 06:22 PM
#14
Posted 21 April 2012 - 07:13 PM
#15 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 21 April 2012 - 07:21 PM
Cheers.
#16
Posted 21 April 2012 - 10:51 PM
Have a squizz
#17 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 21 April 2012 - 10:58 PM
Cheers.
Edited by Bomber Watson, 21 April 2012 - 10:59 PM.
#18 _rob350hatch_
Posted 22 April 2012 - 10:13 AM
the hatch runs the setup same as welby's
Edited by rob350hatch, 22 April 2012 - 10:14 AM.
#19 _trippytaka_
Posted 24 April 2012 - 01:25 PM
I am running 225 street tyres and they seem like a pretty good fit. I was wondering if I should go wider, but I am happy with 225 based on that advice
It's a tough decision, but I kind of knew I would should be heading towards a harder compound, so thank you so much for the advice on that one.
I think I am going to try some R888s
they look good Bomber, fit is fine.
Have a squizz
PHAWR!!!!!!!!!! That is B E A U T I F U L!!!!!!!
Nice torrie. Love it!
The side pipe looks great! I am looking into gettin a group c megaphone just like that - apparently someone down in Melbourne does them?
#20
Posted 03 May 2012 - 11:46 PM
Edit - not considered a hard compound, but others using them have managed a decent life out of them
Edited by 355LX, 03 May 2012 - 11:52 PM.
#21
Posted 04 May 2012 - 12:24 PM
The a050's stick like glue, but the wear rate is very high.
My favourite R spec on my car is he Dunlop D01. but i don't think they are making them any more.
Nothing works in the wet on my car.
#22 _rorym_
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:13 PM
R
#23 _LXSS350_
Posted 20 July 2012 - 07:03 AM
Although not available in this size imo the best semi slick tyres we have used are the Michelin PSC (N-spec's) .
http://www.yokohama..../tyre-rule.aspx
#24 _LXSS350_
Posted 20 July 2012 - 08:06 AM
My favourite R spec on my car is he Dunlop D01. but i don't think they are making them any more.
Available Sizes
- 205/55R15 87V FM-R 01J SPS
- 205/55R15 FM-R D01J GP
- 205/60R15 91H D01J TL S
- 205/60R15 FM-R D01J SPS
- 225/50R15 91V FM-R 01J S
- 225/50VR15 FM-R D01J GP
- 225/50VR15 FM-R D01J SPS
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