Semi Slick tyres

**jfallen** · 03-01-2008, 12:47 PM

for drap that'd be perfect

though I wouldn't take them circuit racing

Jordan

**OnAll-FOUR** · 05-02-2008, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by YLD-16L

Yeah I was about to say I got a set (of the older RT215) about 5 weeks ago from Tempe for $220 each fitted. They were 205/50R16 though.

They still have them and I was about to get some when I noticed the load ratings. OEM tyres on the celica GT4 are rated 88V but the rt215s are 87V. I belive the RTA states you can't go lower than the OEM load rating? it is really annoying as these are some well priced semis

How much poo will i get into if i got them?

**MR22ZZ** · 06-02-2008, 11:16 AM

If you are only using them at the track... none.
On the street, it takes a cluey cop or RTA controller to pick up on tyre ratings.
Just hope you don't catch anyone on a bad day.

What corner weight does an 87 vs 88 load rating account for?
I'm sure the GT4 would be well within both.

I know the corolla was rated for 87, and the gross vehicle mass was well within the allowances of the load rating.

**love ke70** · 06-02-2008, 05:29 PM

to be honest i think you would be safe

**Roundy** · 06-02-2008, 05:39 PM

87 = 545kgs
88 = 560kgs

so over 2 tonne on both of them.

I think you can get an engineer to sign off on them with a requirement of running at least X pressure.

I've never noticed any difference on my car between the 87 load rating and the 91 i have on it now.

**OnAll-FOUR** · 06-02-2008, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Roundy

87 = 545kgs
88 = 560kgs

so over 2 tonne on both of them.

I think you can get an engineer to sign off on them with a requirement of running at least X pressure.

I've never noticed any difference on my car between the 87 load rating and the 91 i have on it now.

That is what I was thinking as well. I mean it is not like I'll be gettin the gt4 anywhere near the V speed rating for that load, I'm struggeling to hit 160 at wakefield, maybe eastern creek would be different?

hmm very tempting.

**poida** · 02-01-2009, 10:50 PM

Very useful thread, and good to know that I can get the heat cycling done.

Will have to read it again and ask you guys some suggestions on what to get for a spare set of 15x7 (ET+30) wheels I will be using for track days on my AW11SC and where to buy them.

I wonder if the Falken rt 615's will be ok for the MR2, the road tyres i am using are 195's and dont rub at all. Looks like the Falkens only come in 205/50 R15.

Or maybe the Toyo R888's may be the better option as they do come in 195/50 R15 and I do have 2 sets of wheels and one will be for the track only...

Will look into the prices of Toyos, Yokohama's and the Falkens next week but by the looks of things I am looking around $200 per corner for the Falkens and more for the others.

**poida** · 03-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Gave Tempe and Balirs a call and looks like the Falkens are about $230 and the Toyos are around $280 so it looks like prices have gone up a bit. Wonder if you can get any better prices for being a CAMS license holder...

Found this page on the CAMS site which has contact details of the main tire places:
http://www.camsmanual.com.au/g-and-s/tyres.asp

**Brendan** · 05-01-2009, 05:27 PM

poida u should be able to beat $230 a corner on the falkens, even on ebay. lol

give st george tyres a ring possibly, ive seen them advertise them on ebay b4.

Toyos however that seems to be the going price.

**poida** · 05-01-2009, 07:18 PM

Thanks Brendan, i did see them on ebay for $730 a set, look like im going that way

Only issue is i'm not certain the Falkens wont rub

15x7 ET+30 205/15/50. The 195/50/50 dont rub at all.

**TooF** · 06-01-2009, 05:22 PM

i took the last set of falkens from tempe a few weeks ago cheap, i suspect the new stock has come in with the current dollar in mind

i run the 205 falkens and dont have any serious scrub issues. at full lock loading up the fronts they can scrape a little but not bad, all i do is put them on the back first wear them down then swap to the front and no more scrub.