GP Wheel Dilema...finally fitted Ultraleggera's

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

I wouldn't get Toyo's mind, I had them on my Works, great in the dry, poor in the wet.

paradas are a contender also!

[REHW]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

I wouldn't get Toyo's mind, I had them on my Works, great in the dry, poor in the wet.

I would definately go for the lightest wheels you can get. The team dynamics or Oz wheels are both very light. In terms of looks they will look fine, and its performance that matters more for the proposed use. As for tyres My toyo Proxes were fine in dry and wet. road and track.

the weight will make a big difference to the handling. Also think about what sort of tracks you'll be driving. something not so hardcore like say the toyo t1r will allow the car to slide out a little when on hte limit. This is more predictable and controllable - (Less spins). something hard core like the r888 is fantastic but its either stuck to the track like glue which its very good at or your heading in what ever direction for the tyre wall. you may wish to try something like the former and build up towards the r888.

I reckon about 3 to 4 track days out of a set of tyres if you are lucky so it won't be long befroe you'll get to try something else anyway.

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

paradas are a contender also!

They'd be my choice.

My Toyo's were 18" whether that makes a difference REHW I also never took the car on track. But on the road, I found the grip in the wet to be poor.

[REHW]

I'll see if I can find some video of my trip to Bedford in the rain!

You'll see what I mean

[Haggi]

oz have just released a black version of the ultraleggera and it looks pornographically good

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original)

I would definately go for the lightest wheels you can get. The team dynamics or Oz wheels are both very light. In terms of looks they will look fine, and its performance that matters more for the proposed use. As for tyres My toyo Proxes were fine in dry and wet. road and track.

the weight will make a big difference to the handling. Also think about what sort of tracks you'll be driving. something not so hardcore like say the toyo t1r will allow the car to slide out a little when on hte limit. This is more predictable and controllable - (Less spins). something hard core like the r888 is fantastic but its either stuck to the track like glue which its very good at or your heading in what ever direction for the tyre wall. you may wish to try something like the former and build up towards the r888.

I reckon about 3 to 4 track days out of a set of tyres if you are lucky so it won't be long befroe you'll get to try something else anyway.

I wanted to get some tyre r compound but i was told the same thing, you just lose too much grip all at once

how do the rear wear compared to the front??

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original)

oz have just released a black version of the ultraleggera and it looks pornographically good

YESSSSSSSSS!!!

is that on their site???
i bet they wont be released for months

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original)

oz have just released a black version of the ultraleggera and it looks pornographically good

...........they're nice. How much?

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original)

oz have just released a black version of the ultraleggera and it looks pornographically good

they wont be making them for the MINI

[Haggi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

YESSSSSSSSS!!!

is that on their site???
i bet they wont be released for months

i found them on NAM the american mini site as one of the vendors on there is selling them so i think they are out defo out in the us not sure about the uk as im considering them for my s if i upgrade the car next month but havent looked at the price yet drop lohen a line as they stock OZ stuff

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original)

i found them on NAM the american mini site as one of the vendors on there is selling them so i think they are out defo out in the us not sure about the uk as im considering them for my s if i upgrade the car next month but havent looked at the price yet drop lohen a line as they stock OZ stuff

do you have the link to the sponsor on nam?

[Haggi]

the guy who posted is the sponsor MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - NEW - OZ Racing 07's

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original)

the guy who posted is the sponsor MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - NEW - OZ Racing 07's

thanks

[Fabio]

a rough photoshop

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

a rough photoshop

what you waiting for, get them ordered