New Stuff :-)

[m12_nathan]

Didn't realise I needed the centre bits to locate the wheel so have had to use the silver ones for now - still pleased.

Nitrons next.

Wasn't gonna go for 048R's but got a set at a price I couldn't resist which means I can get the Nitrons sooner

[Matt_T16]

Oh yes thats very pleasant. Personaly I quite like the silver centre's look quite unusual and not unlike centre locks.

[gotapex]

Looks great!

I wonder how the A048's perform compared with the Pirelli P-Zero Corsa's that come on the M400.

[DanH]

Nice but ride height looks high! Maybe just the photo


>> Edited by DanH on Thursday 15th July 01:02

[m12_nathan]

Nitrons next daniel

I shall sort the geo with an angle grinder and some no more nails

[DanH]

m12_nathan said:

Nitrons next daniel I shall sort the geo with an angle grinder and some no more nails

lol. A Practical approach.

[TONY3R]

I love the tyre tread looks the business!

Which tyres are those?

[m12_nathan]

Yokohama A048R

[DanH]

m12_nathan said:

Yokohama A048R

Now thats the last tyre I thought you'd get! Best looking tread swung it eh?

[m12_nathan]

Price swung it - not bothered about wet performance as I have 2 sets of wheels, a 5 day forcast and a new low entry trolley jack

Everyone seems to rave about the tyres they have, Corsas, ZZRs or Yokos, there is no general feeling that one tyres is head and shoulders above the rest. Having spoken to a man in the know there are reasons Noble chose the Corsas that aren't in keeping with what I want in a tyre so I figured I'd take a chance and once I have the Nitrons we can do some back to back testing to decide upon the owners favourites

Even on standard suspension they make a big difference, turn in is better and the steering weights up more under load, maybe a placebo effect but I've been carrying far more speed into corners

Maybe I'll change my mind if I get caught in a storm

[DanH]

m12_nathan said:

Price swung it - not bothered about wet performance as I have 2 sets of wheels, a 5 day forcast and a new low entry trolley jack Everyone seems to rave about the tyres they have, Corsas, ZZRs or Yokos, there is no general feeling that one tyres is head and shoulders above the rest. Having spoken to a man in the know there are reasons Noble chose the Corsas that aren't in keeping with what I want in a tyre so I figured I'd take a chance and once I have the Nitrons we can do some back to back testing to decide upon the owners favourites Even on standard suspension they make a big difference, turn in is better and the steering weights up more under load, maybe a placebo effect but I've been carrying far more speed into corners Maybe I'll change my mind if I get caught in a storm

Yeah they should definitely feel better even on standard suspension. Its the risk of hitting the bump stops that makes it less than ideal

Elise owners love AO48s and I've witnessed first hand how much grip they give one.

[m12_nathan]

If I'm hitting the bump stops on the road then I need to calm down a bit - I've got 9 points remember

Agree with you for track use though, the money I saved over the Corsas will go towards the nitrons

[DanH]

m12_nathan said:

If I'm hitting the bump stops on the road then I need to calm down a bit - I've got 9 points remember Agree with you for track use though, the money I saved over the Corsas will go towards the nitrons

How much were the boots then?

[m12_nathan]

Almost £200 less than Corsas for the set []

[V6GTO]

DanH said:

Elise owners love AO48s and I've witnessed first hand how much grip they give one.

I take it your Elise did NOT have these on when you took me for a SPIN at North Weald then?
Martin.

[riccardo]

Do any of you happen to know if TOYO produce tyres for Noble sizes?? I have had 2 sets of these in as many years and to be honest they are by far the best tyres I have used in wet or dry! They're bloody cheap too in comparison.
What are the sizes incidentally for fronts and rears?

[obes]

225/40 x 18 (front), 265/35 x 18 (rear)

www.toyo.co.uk/index.php?fuseaction=car.t1-s

O.


>> Edited by obes on Friday 16th July 23:31

[DanH]

V6GTO said:

DanH said: Elise owners love AO48s and I've witnessed first hand how much grip they give one. I take it your Elise did NOT have these on when you took me for a SPIN at North Weald then? Martin.

So much trash talk from someone with no proven skills. I look forward to waving at you in the kitty litter

[gotapex]

m12_nathan said:

Everyone seems to rave about the tyres they have, Corsas, ZZRs or Yokos, there is no general feeling that one tyres is head and shoulders above the rest. Having spoken to a man in the know there are reasons Noble chose the Corsas that aren't in keeping with what I want in a tyre so I figured I'd take a chance and once I have the Nitrons we can do some back to back testing to decide upon the owners favourites

What did that man say the reasons were?

[m12_nathan]

YHM