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Read this thread with interest. Have always run my silly little cars on R888s (and even vapourosed a set on a silly bigger car along the way) so was, for some reason, expecting to see them on the 3.5 when I picked it up last week. Not sure why, as I knew that standard track day Yokos would be on the car a specced.
Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised at their ability to cope with some standing water and to find good posh grip in the wet. In similar conditions in a Seven on 888s I have had some sweary moments.

Now I need to get on track and see what the AOs are like when given a proper beasting. Having read this thread should I be asking myself why I did not get the factory to fit Kuhmos instead?


Cheers

Steve

"You'll really notice the difference at Spa Nick, I'll look forward to catching up with you there. "

Can't wait Stu, should be an awesome 2 days!

Sir Nick wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:52 pm I'm going to try the Kumho on my 3.5R. Stu convinced me when I saw him at Castle Combe. He said they stick like s**t and last for 10,000 mile, else he would by me a new set

Huh!!! What????
Oh sure, no problem!!

All claims under this warranty are being underwritten by Mr S Rooke, c/o Ariel Motors to whom all correspondence should be addressed!

Not sure about how long they last but they are looking at doing nearly double the A048's as we stand. The grip once warmed is bloody ace though!

You'll really notice the difference at Spa Nick, I'll look forward to catching up with you there.

Cheers,
Stu

I'm going to try the Kumho on my 3.5R. Stu convinced me when I saw him at Castle Combe. He said they stick like s**t and last for 10,000 mile, else he would by me a new set

Rocket Man wrote: . I would have thought being a four stud arrangement that someone would have come up with a four spoke wheel by now 

Steve Gibson's theory (with which I agree) is that an uneven number of spokes give an 'unbalanced' feel to the car and therefore make it look faster. Three spokes might look better. Might not actually work, but might look nice.

What's the expression? "More spokes less poke"?

I quite like the TD wheels. The only factor that would make me change is how much easier a 5 spoke wheel is to clean than a TD wheel (just my age showing up now). I would have thought being a four stud arrangement that someone would have come up with a four spoke wheel by now 

Have a read of this thread:
http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,15521.msg282150.html#msg282150

Issues with spacers and clearance for Alcons is mentioned.

This may have all been resolved by now however.

Yes believe rotas are a wider wheel. I'll measure them over the next few days

Are the Rotas wider on the rear than the TD's?

I had a feeling that they were and thus could fit a 245 profile tyre instead of the standard 225, although this would mean putting on wider rear wheel arches to accommodate?

I may have thought that I read this after some wine though so could be well wide of the mark.

Cheers,
Stu

I'm waiting for a set also, so thanks for your info 

Sorry that was a typo. Should be 'spacer' not 'space. The Rotas require a spacer on the front wheels to fit and clear the calliper.

I have had an email conversation with rota today and it appears that they are awaiting an order of wheels to come in. The new ones will have a different offset which means they will not need a spacer. They also will not have the extra slots between the PCD drilling. More reason to buy another set!

911tom wrote: Any reason why the TD's could be considered superior? Other than the space issue with the rota's....

What is this issue?

Thanks

911tom wrote: Think I'll try these next, where is the best place you've found to buy them Stu?

I got them bolted on at the Factory whilst they did the other stuff.
I'm only 20 miles from them, so it's easier for me to let them do it. In fairness, they are normally as cheap as any other suppliers on tyres.

Do allow an extra couple of gallons of fuel for Rookies "test drives" though

Cheers,
Stu

Think I'll try these next, where is the best place you've found to buy them Stu?

Just a quick update on the Kumho V700's.

I had the settings put on mine from the 3.5R, slightly stiffer springs front and rear and the Kumho's.

I've now done a couple of track days and some road miles and would never consider buying a set of R888's or A048's again.

The cornering speed and wear rate have both improved significantly. The one caveat is that it was much more tricky at a damp Silverstone, due more to the settings and spring rates rather than the tyres imo.

Cheers,
Stu