Cut slicks on standard rims or Eagle F1 on R33 Alloys?

[giblets]

Just wondering what would be better on track. Anyone know?

[SM]

I'd go for the slicks, I think they have to be worth double the width :nod:
Although I really cant say for sure.

[Jolly F]

You cant get standard rims on your car anymore....

[archenemy.co.uk]

Have you thought about rally slicks on R33 GTR rims, the Stevenage bunch use Maxsport rally slicks on std rims to good effect, they are out cornering me with 8/9" 17s and road tyres.

Apparently they are going to be making some 17s and they are road legal, and the 16s are only £60 each

Hopefully the new 17s will be cheapy so you can have your cake and eat it

Sweet looking R33 rim
Proper width
Grippy cheap road legal tyre

Winner :thumbs:

[Jonny]

Juz was melting his F1's on pretty wide rims yesterday - looks like heat is their biggest weakness...

[giblets]

You cant get standard rims on your car anymore....

Doh!! Forgot about those little calipers... :D

Looks like I'm going to have to wait for the 17" Rally Slicks then.....

[archenemy.co.uk]

Juz was melting his F1's on pretty wide rims yesterday - looks like heat is their biggest weakness...

Green meaney wasn't

More likely to be working them too hard, not enough pressure etc

[SM]

Or 17" semi-slick trackday tyres, DJ01's, R888's Bridgestone RE050's - see johnboy's "what tyres" thread.

[Jolly F]

I stuggled with 235's but have to say i'm very impressed with the rosso's. I will be going the R888 way when my new wheels arrive...

[SM]

Green meaney wasn't
More likely to be working them too hard, not enough pressure etc
I think it also depends on driving style and how hard you push in the corners.......

[archenemy.co.uk]

I think it also depends on driving style and how hard you push in the corners.......

Exactly

[Green Meany]

I'll add my 2p, the F1 (225F, 255R) are nice and progressive, but I to was getting squirm (overheating) after 15mins and could have braked later had I more grip. But for a road tyre they still great.