Where To Buy Semi Slicks In Sydney?

[Beer Baron]

well GGG are the softs, I would say SG are probably even softer, like maybe a wet compound, or motokhana compound. ie, desinged to come up to temp very quickly.

i wouldn't worry about it too much, but if you were buying again I'd say go the G or GG.

[raz0r$harP.UK]

Page 3 of this PDF goes into a bit of detail about the compounds and suitability.

[Beer Baron]

SG is the "super soft" compound.

G is hard

GG is medium

GGG is soft

SG is super soft

[Apollo S15]

Page 3 of this PDF goes into a bit of detail about the compounds and suitability.

Looks like SG is the softest compound. Should be suitable for a few hot laps at a time. Not ideal for hot track temps or too many laps without cool down.

[Beer Baron]

yeah, like i thought they are basically 'wet compound' or good for 'khana.

[Moanie]

interesting!!! i was looking at getting r888s! not so sure now

[Beer Baron]

R888s are ok, but i would go for the GG compound.

[PORTS]

I wonder if they would be any good running on the drag strip???

[Beer Baron]

they would be ok, but no where near as good as drag radials as the sidewalls of the toyos (like all circuit biased semi slicks) is soo stiff it doesn't give that great launch you can get with the drag radials.

[evil_weevil]

hmm.....

I havent used mine yet - I got the ones from St George tyres

But I guess for my sort of usage - i.e. 'kharna's and few track days - Im not that quick on the pace nor do I go "that" hard - Im confident they'll be perfect for my useage

but of course, I'll keep you all updated when I finally get them on for a session or 11ty

[STRETCH]

we can get the bridgestone re55 for gtr say 235/45 r17 for $310 ea

Edited May 3, 2007 by STRETCH

[Duncan]

great price greg, any other sizes? you are a fair way south but still closer than melbourne BTW I'll call you tomorrow

[Beer Baron]

lol, Greg to the rescue! Well, when I run out of tyres I know what I'll be using, and where I'll be buying them.

[Taleb Tyres]

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Edited July 25, 2007 by T187

[Majanal]

Hey Guys,

Just thought I would stick my head in and mention that the Tyres being sold from Taleb Tyres were not sourced through Toyo Tyre and Rubber Australia.

The following is an abstract taken from an official bulletin released from Toyo Tyre and Rubber Australia.

"Toyo Tyre & Rubber Australia Limited has been importing very small quantities of Proxes R888 with the "GGG" compound, in the 195/55R15 size only, for specific users through Toyo motor sport tyre dealers. "GGG" compound tyres have only been provided to users after the motor sport tyre dealer & Tyre Technical Department have identified the using conditions as being suitable for this tread compound."

"Retailers and wholesalers of parallel import Proxes R888 tyres are not specialist Toyo motor sport tyre dealers and are therefore unlikely to have the knowledge to advise Toyo motor sport tyre dealers and are therefore unlikely to have the knowledge to advise end users regarding the product that is best suited to their application. Most importantly,it is unlikely that end users purchasing parallel import Proxes R888 tyres know the tread compound of the tyres they are purchasing. "GGG" & "SG" tread compound tyres are suitable for a very narrow range of using conditions. It is unlikely that end users purchasing parallel import Proxes R888 tyres with "GGG" & "SG" tread compounds will have tyres that are suitable for their using conditions, and therefore are likely to be disappointed with the performance of these tyres."

Not saying don't buy them guys, but be careful

Cheers,

Dan.

[evil_weevil]

Cheers Dan,

However the SG compounds I bought should be better than my normal street tyres for a few track days! (Wouldnt be hard! )

[Beer Baron]

yeah they are, but as above, they are very soft compound.