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19th August 2015, 15:33 | #1 |
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Almost a brown trouser moment!!
So, I'm still new to this V8 thing (lovin' it!), so here's a little query to you more knowledgeable types:
Last night, after being stuck in the massive traffic jam on the M62, (why, oh why didn't the powers that be put a sign on the sliproad saying the motorway was closed, instead of letting me find out a couple of miles later?) I ended up driving through some unfamiliar roads, trying to find my way back to the M1. Anyway, after a few miles of slow moving traffic, the road eventually opened up into a dual carriageway, so I put my foot down, and overtook a few dawdlers. Conditions were a little damp, but I was a little surprised when, on changing up at about 60mph, I encountered a little (actually, quite a lot) of wheelspin. Luckily, I was in a straight line, and the moment was controlled and over in no time. Is this normal? My rear tyres are quite new, but are made by Jinju (sp*) They get decent reviews, but if anyone can recommend a better tyre, I may end up changing them. I expected the car to need a little care on damp corners/roundabouts etc, that's normal, but uphill, straight line wheelspin at 60 mph is a new one. Other than that, the car performed faultlessly, despite being stuck in crawling traffic for over an hour, then driving through a monsoon north of Sheffield. Best decision ever, buying the 260. (I think my diesel will be up for sale soon!) |
19th August 2015, 15:58 | #2 |
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Really really jealous you lucky ******:
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19th August 2015, 16:02 | #3 |
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Worst ever "I have a V 8 "thread!
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19th August 2015, 16:16 | #4 |
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19th August 2015, 16:17 | #5 |
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19th August 2015, 16:21 | #6 |
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Most of us use Toyo or continentals on 260s I believe
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19th August 2015, 17:07 | #7 |
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19th August 2015, 18:18 | #8 |
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The Toyo tyre is now made in a different country and the quality is not as good,This was mentioned on the MGF owners club because Toyo was recommended for the F and some users have been having problems with grip with the new production run
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19th August 2015, 18:35 | #9 |
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I can't believe that anyone with a V8 would put Chinese Death Rings on it!.....
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19th August 2015, 18:43 | #10 |
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so "Tread" carefully
[QUOTE=MrDoodles;2075710]I can't believe that anyone with a V8 would put Chinese Death Rings on it!..... [QUOTE] Even on my sons ZS we use Toyo's (for now ??) Summer and winter Last edited by Dragrad; 21st August 2015 at 00:16.. Reason: Consecutive posts - Use the edit ;-) |
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