Eric wrote:
>
> Oh yeah, because I had never driven on my new 15" wheels (Nissan
> Bluebird TRX) or the Potenza (205/60) tyres, I decided to use the trip
> over there to get used to them. At a NEW price of $AU300.00 each, I
> won't be driving on them much more between races! At high speed and on
> strange roads, this was a fantastic experience. Once I got the
> confidence up and some heat in the tyres, they were a pleasure to drive on.
>
I had posted this link before (I think) but just to let you see what I
am on about, the tyres that I am talking about have been reviewed on the
following website. Mine are the new (the tyre on the right in the
picture) Bridgestone Potenza RE540S) - you will see what I mean about
their minimal tread - but I have seen from a couple of fellow racers
just how sticky they get when they warm up.
http://www.autospeed.com/A_0593/P_4/article.html
Eric
'68MGB MkII
Adelaide, South Australia
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