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evil_weevil

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Hey guys,

just wondering, are there issues with running two brands of semi's?

I posted while ago bout my dunlop direzza's - 2 are just about dead, but the lhs are still really good.

Now ive got my old r888's in the garage, and the best 2 out of that set, are better than the 2 dead dunlops currently on the mxfail..

they are the same profile/size etc.

would there be an issue running the two brands?

say dunlops on left, r888's right?

or would it be better somehow to have the dunlops up front, and r888's rear?

discuss! :thumbsup:

it will be just for the next supersprint @ OP GP in august, then its brand new semi's :3some:

cheers,

Chris

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I can't speak for the Dunlops or toyos, but I know you can run the A048s in the opposite direction to what they are usually run... I'd Imagine that it wouldn't be a problem with these either which would allow you to match brands front and back...

But best wait for an expert's (aka Gary et.al.) advice.

Duncan Grand Master

Duncan

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never run different tyres on the same axle, least of all semi slicks. You will end up with some difference in grip side to side which will stuff you every time under brakes

No problems with different tyres front and rear, its done all the time.

You will be fine to swap sides as long as the tyres are not assymetric, pretty sure only bridgestone are. no problems with them being directional (one rotation direction) to run them on the other side just mount them on the rim the other way, ie turn them around 180o

Sydneykid Grand Master

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Cheers uncle Duncy!

I shoulda just called you first of all :D

Thanks chris and axe also!

Duncan - with these tyres, and my car...what would you put up front and on the rear?

It depends on whether or not you want some understeer or oversteer. My guess is the Dumlops will have more grip than the Toyos, but if they are past it then that may not be the case.

Cheers

Gary

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Sorry to hi-jack, but what about rotating front to rear (same side). Assuming moderate and even tread wear on some RE55s - same all around. I've got a little scrubbing on the fronts so hence the need (a little driving style and a little set up related)

Duncan Grand Master

Duncan

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yeah I rotate front to rear all the time.

basically if you are lucky enough to have same size front and rear, and are not using assymetric tyres like Re55s you can put the tyre on any corner of the car. so we actively manage them at each race meet to even out the wear as much as possible. 4wd is great for this but most gtst run wider tyres at the rear.

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