I am sure I have read some thing about this before but can not find it on the search, what is the differnce between the tyres they but on the vx and the same tyres and model but say for a subaru, and has anybody put good year eagle F1's on the rear, with the standard front tyres, what is the result??
Tyre Dot Codes, What Does It Mean?
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Nic
, Feb 03 2008 11:33 AM
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 01:38 PM
I am sure I have read some thing about this before but can not find it on the search, what is the differnce between the tyres they but on the vx and the same tyres and model but say for a subaru, and has anybody put good year eagle F1's on the rear, with the standard front tyres, what is the result??
The dot codes refer to the compound of the tyre.
As for mixing tyres, there's nothing worse you can do, with the result being a crash due to different handling characteristics front and rear.
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 02:39 PM
Won't be doing that then! I take it the vx has a softer compound, than the normal tyres, will it effect the handling a great amount?
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 03:47 PM
I could be wrong but I thought the compound (or possibly the sidewalls) for the VX were harder than the Audi and Lotus versions and yes it will affect the handling. Worth a search as it has been covered before.
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 05:18 PM
Won't be doing that then! I take it the vx has a softer compound, than the normal tyres, will it effect the handling a great amount?
It'll affect the handling more than the money you'll save from buying them.
Speak to Dave Blackley @ Elite Garages on 01403 269694, tell him Oli sent you, he knows about the dot codes and i've not found anyone cheaper for tyres.
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 06:11 PM
I thought the dot code was the date of manufacture - week & year........
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 06:27 PM
A Quick Search Later which turns up the Great Dot Code debate 2006
I've used both the Loti and Vx specific dot code bridges and been unable to tell the difference, the both wear at the same rate, they feel exactly the same on road and they feel exactly the same after a hard trackday
I just got a written reply from Bridgestone that the DOT code is not relevant:
Thank you for your enquiry.
As you have correctly assumed the dot code reference is not relevant
when purchasing the tyres. In case you have any problems though, I can
confirm that our product code for the correct tyre is IPC 77434.
Kind regards
Toni Tate
Contact Centre
Bridgestone UK Ltd
Telephone: 01926 488621
Facsimile: 01926 310810
I've used both the Loti and Vx specific dot code bridges and been unable to tell the difference, the both wear at the same rate, they feel exactly the same on road and they feel exactly the same after a hard trackday
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 06:42 PM
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 06:58 PM
Have a look at this thread:
http://www.vx220.org...s...c=49945&hl=
Yep had a look at it
His tyre pressure was 30 psi no wonder the front felt "light" nothing to do with the Dot code. That said the price of the specific bridgestone for the vx are normally cheaper than the elise ones
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