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I'm running V70As. Come and have a chat on Thursday if you're coming to Paul's track day.

Won't be running on Thurs. The car is minus gearbox, suspension,rear hubs and tyres at the moment. Expecting various parts back Tues or Wed.

I was going to run DZ03Gs but can only get 255s for the rear. I understand the V70As are available in 275 40 17 and are cheaper than the Dunlops. What compound are yours...H,M or S. I'm looking at the Hard, want them to last the Qld 500 + a few sprint meets.

If I can get away I might come out on Thurs anyway for a chat

Cheers Jay

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Great wet tyre, but going by my own experience with these (medium compound) in tarmac rallies, I think they might struggle on a circuit with a full weight Skyline with a few HP. Note they are also extremely pressure sensitive, and seem to like a lower cold starting pressure than usual.

Although in their defence, once cycled a couple of times they do toughen up a little. I'm not certain they'd offer more dry grip than an 03 or even 02 Dunlop, although I'd back them on a wet track.

Cheers

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Note they are also extremely pressure sensitive, and seem to like a lower cold starting pressure than usual.

I second the comment about pressures. The first set of laps I did last time out it seemed to struggle quite a bit with traction. I actually upped the pressure for the second set of laps as they were a little low and it was way better. I'm guessing there was more heat in the tyres as well which would have helped.

Mine are medium compound (or possibly hard, I'll have to check) from memory which was recommended to me because it is a heavy car and the left side cops a hammering at QR. I think I've done 3 track days on these tyres and I'm not seeing any noticeable wear.

I have run D01Js but they were second hand so probably not a fair comparison. I find the V70As better in terms of traction particularly through turns 1 and 2. The price difference certainly makes the V70As a much more attractive proposition.

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Willo where did you get your tyres from, I was a bit surprised at the price, I can get DZo3Gs for pretty much the same and that includes 9 free laps at QR to scrub them in..

Thanks for your comments.

Hornibrook Motorsport, ask for Craig. They are a Kumho distributor so they may be able to do better prices.

Keep in mind mine are 265/35/18 so the price difference might be smaller for a smaller tyre.

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