Almost a brown trouser moment!!

ianbstag · 19th August 2015, 15:33

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!)

olliesgrandad · 19th August 2015, 15:58

Really really jealous you lucky ******:

geordie1 · 19th August 2015, 16:02

Worst ever "I have a V 8 "thread!

Yes I am jealous.

ianbstag · 19th August 2015, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by geordie1

Worst ever "I have a V 8 "thread!

Yes I am jealous.

Wasn't meant to sound like that!!!! I really would like to know if it is my tyres, or is normal behavior in the damp

Have to say though, it did sound ****** good "giving it some beans" up that hill

geordie1 · 19th August 2015, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianbstag

Wasn't meant to sound like that!!!! I really would like to know if it is my tyres, or is normal behavior in the damp

Have to say though, it did sound ****** good "giving it some beans" up that hill

I know, I am just jealous!

colintf · 19th August 2015, 16:21

Most of us use Toyo or continentals on 260s I believe

AndyG · 19th August 2015, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianbstag

.... is normal behavior in the damp

....

Yes, the back end is very easy to breakaway (It's the Torque). Good tires are needed.

Toyo's are my choice but I understand they have changed the compound.

Number 6 · 19th August 2015, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyG

Yes, the back end is very easy to breakaway (It's the Torque). Good tires are needed.

Toyo's are my choice but I understand they have changed the compound.

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

MrDoodles · 19th August 2015, 18:35

I can't believe that anyone with a V8 would put Chinese Death Rings on it!.....

I would say more, but Club Rules prevent me!.....

AndyG · 19th August 2015, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

.........
I would say more, but Club Rules prevent me!.....

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

19th August 2015, 15:33	#1
ianbstag Loves to post MG ZT 260 V8 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mansfield Posts: 271 Thanks: 77 Thanked 57 Times in 49 Posts	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, 16:21	#6
colintf Posted a thing or two ZT260SE TF160 ZT135+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bristol / Cornwall Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 145 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	Most of us use Toyo or continentals on 260s I believe __________________ colintf Colin Murrell MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions MGCC Z Register Rep for V8 ZT / ZTT's http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm http://www.mgfregister.org/

19th August 2015, 15:58	#2
olliesgrandad Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Thetford Posts: 458 Thanks: 415 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts	Really really jealous you lucky ******:

19th August 2015, 16:02	#3
geordie1 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Newcastle Posts: 97 Thanks: 37 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Worst ever "I have a V 8 "thread! Yes I am jealous.

19th August 2015, 18:35	#9
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	I can't believe that anyone with a V8 would put Chinese Death Rings on it!..... I would say more, but Club Rules prevent me!.....