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19th March 2011, 08:59 AM
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Guys can I point you in the direction of the Tyre Recommendations thread? Would you add your experiences please?
Tyres that have had good reviews on here: Falken FK 452 - I have these on my 20s and they are good on the road but leave a bit to be desired on the track. Given the price of 'great' road wheels that can be pushed on the track I would buy these and a second set of wheels with track tyres. Cooper Zeon 2xs - A8_Tony and I have used these on 20s and they are a great budget tyre good for high mileage and a bit of spirited driving. TRACKING Four wheel lase alignment is minimum capability to get this right. The only adjustment that can be made are: Rear - Camber and Toe Front - Toe and centering camber. Camber can not be adjusted on the front only centered. The process for this is to slightly loosen the sub frame bolts and using a crow bar physically move the sub frame slightly. If the alignment guy doesn't know this don't let him try.
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#12
19th March 2011, 09:08 AM
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Thanks All for the input, I'll check out the tyre thread too.
I dont have ACC so not an issue. My reason for asking is that Merc could not set my E55 up correctly at all (and at £250 a go that was too much). The only time it was done right was by a good tyre and wheel outlet I use. They took time to get it right and this had the air suspension set up too, the conti's 2's I had on that handled the 500hp well were good in all conditions even got me home in the snow  and lasted an amazing 20k miles.The falkens offer a good alternative imo for a reasonable cost and I can get them for about 150 a pop. Been quoted near 250 for the Dunlops. Thanks ...I am sure I'll be back with more questions,  Cheers Glyn
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