4packet Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Does anyone know of a good dealer for the Pirelli Corsa (track type) tyres? Looking to stick some track rubber on my OEM 17's this year. Had a hunt on the net and the Pirelli's seem a little elusive in a sensible size.... Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 ill ring around some supplyers tomorrow and see what i can do for you, what sizes are you running ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 ill ring around some supplyers tomorrow and see what i can do for you, what sizes are you running ? Do you deal in Toyo R888's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 i can get them but my wholsaler dose not deal direct with toyo so unless there on offer i cant get near the net prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Do you deal in Toyo R888's? If this is in preparation for Llandow then I'm not happy Full boost for me this year, we'll see who's quickest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4packet Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 ill ring around some supplyers tomorrow and see what i can do for you, what sizes are you running ? Standard size is probably best. 235/45/17 and 255/40/17. Thanks for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Standard size is probably best. 235/45/17 and 255/40/17. Thanks for your time ill see what i can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 If this is in preparation for Llandow then I'm not happy Allready have them mate, just wanna try some smaller ones on the back to see how it effects traction/handling. Full boost for me this year, we'll see who's quickest Try not to get in my way:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 try not to get in my way:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Nice choice in tyres sir. I have them and they last and last and grip and grip and look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 i ve got Pirelli P-Zero's on my 17" on my supe very good tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 i can only get the corsas in 18s and 19s at the moment sorry mate , finding 17s hard to come by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4packet Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks for trying. That's pretty much what I've been finding on the size front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Have you tried Ibrar on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.silverlinewheels-tyres.com/silverline/wheelsandtyres.htm Biggest supplier of Corsas in the UK. I get mine there, and they usually have a good range of stock sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Pirelli/PZero-Corsa-System.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Pirelli/PZero-Corsa-System.htm Great tyre review site!, Martin ive just picked up a set of fronts in these corsa`s and will be trying them at rockingham in a month, i can let you know what they`re like if you want before you shell out loads on a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 In the reviews the Saab 9000 user chose a totally unsuitable tyre for his car, they need a LOT of negative camber to work, something the Saab won't have, nor add dynamically through having a lot of caster angle. It could only have the requisite camber with engineering mods. If you set the car up to use these tyres correctly they are very very good, only Pilot Sport Cups are considered better on many cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Ah they may work ok on mine then, i`m running quite alot of negative camber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4packet Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks for the contact Chris - will give them a call tomorrow. Will be very interested to see how you get on with them Si. Trying to sort a cost effective tyre solution out. I was/am tempted by Rockingham but the price seemed to rocket while I was deliberating and not keen to shell out proper money for a potentially wet track day. How much negative are you running btw? Mine chews through front tyres and tramlines pretty badly with about a degree (assuming the previous settings still stand). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I was/am tempted by Rockingham but the price seemed to rocket while I was deliberating and not keen to shell out proper money for a potentially wet track day. Lots of run off, I think, what better way to find out how your car is inthe wet (if indeed it is wet). It seems to go up £2.50 each time someone books, but the £30 it has increased by isn;t much when you factor in the cost of getting there & back, fuel whilst on track plus reduced life of pads, tyres... get it booked! Also, we've got garages booked so there is no need for us to get cold & wet. I'm still crossing my fingers thta it'll be dry, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 To get Corsas, Pilot Sport Cups or 888's working properly on a MKIV you need about 3 or so degrees front negative, and about 1 rear negative, unless running very very stiff spring rates.That's more than the stock adjusters will allow, so really you need to just wind as much on as you can, giving equality side to side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4packet Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Lots of run off, I think, what better way to find out how your car is inthe wet (if indeed it is wet). I know exactly what my car is like in the wet (see relevant Donington youtube clip!) hence why I fancy a dry one!! It is comedy drifting around Milton Keynes in the wet, but I find it a little frustrating on a track. I may still come along, but I'll decide nearer the time. The early bird discount seems to have all but dried up now. Have these tracks not heard there's a recession on?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I may still come along, but I'll decide nearer the time. The early bird discount seems to have all but dried up now. Have these tracks not heard there's a recession on?!?! Ah yes that was you at Donington!! Give them a ring and say you'll do it if you can pay the same as those of us who booked earlier. There are 7 of us at present so you might be lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Saw the donington clip mate, looked like fun:) I`m on around 1.4 degree neg camber iirc, does tend to wear the insides pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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