GrahamC230K
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2002
- Messages
- 9,755
- Car
- Audi A3 & S4 quattro
As most of you know, I am a Goodyear F1 GSD3 convert, but despite having a new set sat in the garage, having recently purchased Peter's old alloys it only seemed sensible to keep and use the Uniroyal RainSport 1's that are currently fitted and also almost as new.
They are not a very popular tyre from what I can see, but correctly ZR rated and according to the reviews I have read not so bad. Compared to an F1, they are apparently quieter, not so good at dry braking but not by much, better still in the wet and worringly likely to wear out quicker - quicker than 10K miles? That's a challenge.
Anyway, having been for a quick spin the other day and read some encouraging reviews I told myself not to worry about adapting to a more leisurly pace due to the tyre difference.
So, on way home, half way around roundabout at normal rate of progress and I nearly lept out my skin
The loudest, American movie chase style tyre squeel you have ever heard!
I drove past my house to the next set of roundabouts, window dropped ready for the noise this time. Well before these break loose, the noise is awesome! I shall have to slow down though as this will draw too much attention, but great fun!
ASR off and moderate gas I can do a lovelly impression of a muscle car from a standing start
They are not a very popular tyre from what I can see, but correctly ZR rated and according to the reviews I have read not so bad. Compared to an F1, they are apparently quieter, not so good at dry braking but not by much, better still in the wet and worringly likely to wear out quicker - quicker than 10K miles? That's a challenge.
Anyway, having been for a quick spin the other day and read some encouraging reviews I told myself not to worry about adapting to a more leisurly pace due to the tyre difference.
So, on way home, half way around roundabout at normal rate of progress and I nearly lept out my skin
The loudest, American movie chase style tyre squeel you have ever heard!I drove past my house to the next set of roundabouts, window dropped ready for the noise this time. Well before these break loose, the noise is awesome! I shall have to slow down though as this will draw too much attention, but great fun!
ASR off and moderate gas I can do a lovelly impression of a muscle car from a standing start
