Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Interested in opinions. Just come home on typical greasy wet Autumn roads and was getting a little more sideways than I would expect. All good clean fun but on standard rubber the grip does seem a bit 'all or nothing' in the wet.Anyone else have a view. I guess I'm not that fussed about ultimate grip levels but I quite like a tyre which telegraphs the limits of grip a bit better. Perhaps I need something else for road use... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 yeah at times I've had the back end step out when I wasn't expecting it to but slowly getting used to it as it does it more and more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 It's when they aren't up to temperature in the wet is when they are the most snappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Very much so - even with a constant throttle pedal position the back end can slide out when it's wet at low speed.Currently on a set of advan v105s and they appear to be a lot more progressive and can happily lose traction without sending the car sideways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Yes, they do lack progression, though are fun once they are sliding. For a more progressive setup fit either Yoko Advan V105's or Contisport Contact 5's I run the Yokos. 1 Varelco reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 I think I may go for some of those. Bet the Michelins are fun somewhere there's plenty of run off though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Yes, they do lack progression, though are fun once they are sliding. For a more progressive setup fit either Yoko Advan V105's or Contisport Contact 5's I run the Yokos. I thought you gave up with the yokos as they weren't as fun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 No, I ran 225 Yoko's too much grip. I have been running since August, Yokos in stock sizes. Gives a much better balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Coincidentally I have v105s on the Berlingo that replaced the stock Michelins THAT came on. They're better. That said, that car never got very sideways... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieK 3 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I found the standard Michelins very slippery in the wet.Swapped them for Contisport 5s. Massively better in all ways, especially in the wet.You can still get the backend out in the wet if you're really pushing hard, but it's very progressive and predictable. Very planted in the dry.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Very much so - even with a constant throttle pedal position the back end can slide out when it's wet at low speed.Currently on a set of advan v105s and they appear to be a lot more progressive and can happily lose traction without sending the car sidewaysV105's you joining N1 at Cadwell???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 V105's you joining N1 at Cadwell????Don't be silly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Would also like to add that the Michelins that came with the car lasted 18,500 miles which I think is pretty good The Michelins Pilot Sport Tyres weren't so good and lasted only 11,500 ,but I can highly recommend the Kumho KU39's though having covered over 10,000 miles and still only on 6mm all round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 In my experience on other cars those Michelins last forever. But they would, wouldn't they I suppose if they're not actually gripping anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 I think they handle okay in the wet, I've just bought more Primacys for my fronts (they lasted 24,000 miles) inc. 6 track days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 They are hairy in the wet on roundabouts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 They are FUN in the wet on roundabouts Fixed it for you 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Depends if you find hairy fun lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 They're only hairy if you're not expecting it, and tbh you should be expecting them to slide in the wet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 I had an interesting and unexpected 4th gear wheel spin the other day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Seeing as your car is at RRG, it wasn't on the silk road was it? I've had it squirm at 70 on there before in the wet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Yup it was on the silk weirdly! Wondered if it was a patch of diesel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 It's not diesel! There is a slippery bit where the road goes off camber as you turn left at the roundabout leaving RRG and if you accelerate hard in lane two just as it starts to go right the car will slide. 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 That's the exact spot, didn't realise it was dodgy camber!There's a similar spot on the dual carriage way through handforth dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
