Tyres.. again.. semi-slick/trackday tyres

[240z]

shame Avon weren't in the test, they are also meant to be good (ZZR), but a bit pricey!

Rob - some brief translations:

Durchschnittsgeschwindigkeit - Average speed
bremsen - brake
bremsweg - braking distance
Kreisbahn rundenzeit - Circular path round time

from my friendly google translator http://translate.google.com/translate_t
if anyone could be bothered to type it all in we could have the whole article

-phil

 

[Legendary5]

shame Avon weren't in the test, they are also meant to be good (ZZR), but a bit pricey!

Rob - some brief translations:

Durchschnittsgeschwindigkeit - Average speed
bremsen - brake
bremsweg - braking distance
Kreisbahn rundenzeit - Circular path round time

from my friendly google translator http://translate.google.com/translate_t
if anyone could be bothered to type it all in we could have the whole article

-phil

If you can wait a while, Autobild puts everything on line. But because this test is in their February magazine it’s a bit to early. Otherwise the Mag would not sell…… then you get a chance to translate through Google… http://www.autobild.de/index.php

 

[240z]

Thanks Guus, will wait and see if we can get the full test (for free) so we can get it translated.. for now here is the text for each tyre

(1 - very well, 6-insufficiently)

Kumbo: Handling 1-, Braking 1+

Strengths: harmonious handling characteristics on highest level; Outstanding side guidance and good straight line run; shortest braking distance on dry roadway;

Weakness: faintly delayed steering reaction from the steering wheel central position

Michelin: Handling 1, Braking 2

Strengths: perfect handling behavior, harmonious-direct steering reaction with very good feedback; very high level of grip; nearest tire to a slick tire

Weaknesses: slightly extended braking distance on dry road

Toyo: Handling 2+, Braking 1+

Strengths: balanced behavior with good side guidance and outstanding in braking in a straight line; hardly any reaction on load change, short braking distances on dry road; Weaknesses: loud tire noises; slightly delayed steering reaction

Yokohama: Handling 2-, Braking 2+

Strengths: harmoniously balanced handling talent; harmonious behavior when starting to steer; good straight line braking; very small load change reactions; good side guidance;

Weakness: loud tire noises;

Pirelli: Handling 3+, Braking 1-

Strengths: short braking distance and good side guidance on dry runway; acceptable handling behavior on wet roads (not marked);

Weaknesses: delayed steering reaction; clear tendency to oversteer with load change