Tyres

Started by Stephster, February 3, 2012, 18:00

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ChrisGB

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March 4, 2012, 23:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "2 of the left"
Quote from: "Wabbitkilla"Definitely a lot more than 50 piddly miles!
Was told "50" by Tyre Fitters here in Hants - No wonder there are so many shunts here in Pompey!!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

I have never run T1R on the MR2, but on a front heavy front driver with nearly 300lb/ft and 190bhp they where improving for the first 1000 miles.

Chris
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Wabbitkilla

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March 5, 2012, 05:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Oddly the first time I ran T1-Rs on the MR2 they seemed great from the off, but the next change they needed scrubbing in fir a while.

I've just had my rear Marangoni's replaced and they're taking some scrubbing in now
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Stephster

#27
March 17, 2012, 15:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Advice please - so I am running the tyres at the pressures you guys suggested. All is fine, but over 70 the steering feels too light, lighter than when I had the yokos on. I don't like it, so what can I do ?
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Wabbitkilla

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March 17, 2012, 16:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Toyo's Steph?

Do you have your spare wheel in the front?

How did you check the pressures?
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Stephster

#29
March 17, 2012, 17:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Erm... I didn't. I depended on what tyre fitter put on form he had done....  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  
I definitely have the front tyre, and it was never a problem before the change - first port of call is tyre pressure check.
[strike]2001 Silver MR2, red interior. Just like she came out of the factory \":)\"[/strike] -  I loved owning her !
Gone over to the dark side - 05 Black Z4 2.0i se with red leather.

Wabbitkilla

#30
March 17, 2012, 18:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Just sounds to me like there is too much air in the tyres... Plus I always have a load in the frunk which could calm things down.
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Mike_V

#31
March 17, 2012, 19:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Steph. Try 26 psi in the front and 36 in the rear, works for me.

Mike
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VVT-i

#32
March 17, 2012, 19:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Steph... get your tracking checked, I had the exact same problem when I fitted a new set of Falken 452's... it was only slightly out (2mm) but made a world of difference and the car felt more planted once it was set correctly.
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Quote from: \"Wabbitkilla\"Mine is a bit stiff when cold, but once it\'s warmed up it slips in nicely.

Stephster

#33
March 18, 2012, 16:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Well the pressures were WELL off..... which might explain a lot. 23 and 25 front, back both 33. Adjusted it now but will wait until it is dry to take her at speed to see what difference it has made.
[strike]2001 Silver MR2, red interior. Just like she came out of the factory \":)\"[/strike] -  I loved owning her !
Gone over to the dark side - 05 Black Z4 2.0i se with red leather.
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