Greg_S S2 Coupe 20+ years going strong

[Greg_S]

Car is looking great Greg, the old OZ wheels look good with the grey paint too.

if those v700s are the ones you bought from me then i would strongly suggest they are now probably past it age wise, must be a good few years since you picked them up?

i have had contisport contacts on mine and been very impressed with them, had them on our previous estate car too, gripped wet and dry, quiet and wear was reasonable too. Goodyears always a safe bet too.

You're right, I expect the rubber has hardened. Would there be any adverse affects to using them, even if they wear out quickly? I can get them fitted for £40 and fit the goodyears once they are shot, however long that takes. Buying the OZ's was most definitely the right choice, I still have the 17" wheels tucked away but it drives much better on the OZ's.

Thanks for the comments all too. Its been quite a while since I've got some decent pictures.

Beautiful colour/shade indeed. Car looks fantastic. Hope we can see it and yourself on Anthony's Epic Gathering later this year!!

Lets hope so.

Greg_S You will cause zero harm to the car if fitting just 2 tyres. The eagle F1 asymmetric 3 is the one you want

I would agree with that too since the rolling radius is barely going to be different as tyres wear quicker up front anyway and F1 asymmetric 3 is an evolution of the GSD3 anyway

[audiman]

There’s no fun just leaving it in the garage!

[mackenzie50]

[QUOTE=Fat Audi 80;n2025478]

The mistake you are making Tom, is driving it. Leave it in the garage. [/QUOTE

Excellent advice!

[mackenzie50]

Another MOT passed. I do need to get a new pair of tyres though. The question is what do I get? Any recommendations welcome on tyres.

I also have a set of Kumho Ecsta V700 track tyres in the shed that have some life left in them so I was thinking of getting those fitted for the summer. They are a bit deformed on the tread so not sure how long I will get out of them. Any idea how long they may last?

Also got a few good photos at Beaulieu yesterday too

IMG_20180429_153201 by Greg Smith, on Flickr

IMG_20180429_144132 by Greg Smith, on Flickr

IMG_20180429_144055 by Greg Smith, on Flickr

Beautiful colour/shade indeed. Car looks fantastic. Hope we can see it and yourself on Anthony's Epic Gathering later this year!!

[saltinot]

Your car is looking fantastic Greg! Great pictures

[Fat Audi 80]

That never stops!! Try owning a UR! It’s even older, every time that sees day light something else cracks/breaks/needs doing

The mistake you are making Tom, is driving it. Leave it in the garage.

[anthonys2]

Your S2 looks very good Greg as for tyres I use Avons very good got good grip in wet n dry absolutely no issues at all and I only drive 3-4K a year they work very well for me.

[s2driveruk]

Car is looking great Greg, the old OZ wheels look good with the grey paint too.

if those v700s are the ones you bought from me then i would strongly suggest they are now probably past it age wise, must be a good few years since you picked them up?

i have had contisport contacts on mine and been very impressed with them, had them on our previous estate car too, gripped wet and dry, quiet and wear was reasonable too. Goodyears always a safe bet too.

[Rudpavv]

I always thought that you have to change all 4 tires on a all wheel drive car

[audiman]

Greg_S You will cause zero harm to the car if fitting just 2 tyres. The eagle F1 asymmetric 3 is the one you want

[Ian_C]

Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 3. Probably safest to change all four not just two.

Edit. 225/45/17 size?

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-3-225-45-r17-91-y-fp#193079878

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-3-225-45-r17-94-y-xl-fp#194043721

[Greg_S]

For everyday driving inc. high speed etc. You can’t beat the Goodyear’s for value. They perform well in the wet and dry. If you want an true performer then the Michelin ps4’s are awesome.

Any particular variant you’d recommend with the Goodyear’s? That’s what I have fitted now and have always found them to work well.

[audiman]

For everyday driving inc. high speed etc. You can’t beat the Goodyear’s for value. They perform well in the wet and dry. If you want an true performer then the Michelin ps4’s are awesome.

[Greg_S]

Another MOT passed. I do need to get a new pair of tyres though. The question is what do I get? Any recommendations welcome on tyres.

I also have a set of Kumho Ecsta V700 track tyres in the shed that have some life left in them so I was thinking of getting those fitted for the summer. They are a bit deformed on the tread so not sure how long I will get out of them. Any idea how long they may last?

Also got a few good photos at Beaulieu yesterday too

IMG_20180429_153201 by Greg Smith, on Flickr

IMG_20180429_144132 by Greg Smith, on Flickr

IMG_20180429_144055 by Greg Smith, on Flickr

[audiman]

Does my head in sometimes as some of the parts are just completely NLA. And only cheap junk repro parts can be bought