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Tyre deformation

Started by lil4399, Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 02:45 AM

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AndyB

I'm on pirrellis and run 38 / 40 solo , let the suspension take the bumps not the tyre
Never had a problem with the angel GT's.....mind you, I've not used anything thing else , so I cant compare
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Quote from: AndyB on Friday, 18 February  2022, 07:12 AM
I'm on pirrellis and run 38 / 40 solo , let the suspension take the bumps not the tyre
Never had a problem with the angel GT's.....mind you, I've not used anything thing else , so I cant compare

Like Andy I've only used Angel GTs and have been very happy with the grip and wear. Last set were replaced when the front was worn unevenly but I had had the best of the usable rubber.

I've been told by an engineer that road camber is the cause. Says it's a common phenomenon.
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VladTepes

Was running 36-38, 38-40, now trying 36-40.  TBH I can't see much difference I think the 1400 is pretty forgiving in that relatively narrow band.
Typically most people seem to run 36-38 F and 38-42 rear.
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lil4399

Just looking at an old post, and realised I never responded with what I think was the cause.

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Current tyre 7k in and wear even. I did put new oil, bushings and progressive springs in at the same time.
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