#61: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:40 am ---- New Tyres Fitted today
Just need to go out and scrub them a little now Will get some pics when the car's clean
#62: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:01 pm ---- I thought we'd give the LCR a final clean before we set off on our Epic Nurburgring Trip
The new tyres are brilliant. They don't hop like the P Zero Nero Rosso's that were on it previously, they scuff a bit and then dig in without bouncing the front of the car. They look pretty cool too Haven't really tested the grip at the moment, didn't want to get the car mucky again after just cleaning it
#63: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: namgaj, Location: Chasing Ash, Addaz and Lee........... hopefully catching Addaz and havin fun :PPosted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:49 pm ---- looks good, like the wheels, a brave choice of colour but it works !! hope the tyre fitters didnt mark your wheels when they fitted the tyres , something i always dread!!
#64: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:12 am ---- The wheels are all good mate. I know the guys at the tyre place so they set to work on it, they changed various bits of kit on the machines to plastic and rubber to prevent damage, they used sockets that had an outer shield on them so that the inside spins but not the outerpart, they also removed and refitted by hand to stop any damage. Took a while but was worth it, they filled them with nitrogen as well for me too.
#65: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Andy_206, Location: birminghamPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:07 am ---- very nice ape !!
i just gone from p zeros to paradas to.. the ride feels mush smoother and less harsh now.
cheap tyrees but do well !
#66: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:18 am ----
Ape wrote:
The wheels are all good mate. I know the guys at the tyre place so they set to work on it, they changed various bits of kit on the machines to plastic and rubber to prevent damage, they used sockets that had an outer shield on them so that the inside spins but not the outerpart, they also removed and refitted by hand to stop any damage. Took a while but was worth it, they filled them with nitrogen as well for me too.
Can you tell much difference with the Nitrogen? Ive heard good things as it prolongs tyre life and still feels more comfortable?
#67: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: carol206, Location: Dumfries and GallowayPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:30 am ---- Actually love this car
#68: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:51 pm ---- Andy - They're in a different league to P Zero's. £90 each with free delivery
Hilly - not yet to be honest, although it went from the Tyre fitter straight back to be washed. I scrubbed them up a bit and the tyres weren't warm, but whether it's me being too gentle with it or whether its the nitrogen I couldn't tell.
I'll use Rockingham (FCS) as a benchmark, they started melting a bit with the 206 when I took Seb round last year. I did push it a bit too hard there though I'll taking the Leon round and see what happens (taking into account the power difference, weight difference etc).
Carol - Cheers! It's a marmite car
#69: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: carol206, Location: Dumfries and GallowayPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:53 pm ---- How couls you not love it?? I mean just look at those snazzy alloys!
#70: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:28 pm ---- Thats the reason most people don't like it (including me sometimes )
I also did another modification at the weekend. A small one .... But what is it?
#71: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: carol206, Location: Dumfries and GallowayPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:32 pm ----
hmm i have no idea what it is lol
#72: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: JDave, Location: Airdrie, ScotlandPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:55 pm ---- Very nice indeed.
Diggs on the splitter.
#73: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:18 pm ---- Those tyres were like marshmallow after FCS last year Ad
I have a free pax lap as well this year, you want to come with me (Jamie has the other sessions ^^)
I think nitrogen will really only make a difference when you get on track, however it will decrease the range at which your pressure will change too, so bear that in mind
#74: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:08 pm ----
JDave wrote:
Very nice indeed.
Diggs on the splitter.
that's if its in 1 piece ah well, only £16 for me to get another
#75: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Dillon, Location: KentPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:22 pm ---- New rubber for the ring
I resisted for as long as I could Will make a difference I am sure, Had a sneaky peek on Pp liking the new mod too. Looks like the trip is going to be a good one not a bad price for 5 days in Europe!
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Will get some pics when the car's clean
Haven't really tested the grip at the moment, didn't want to get the car mucky again after just cleaning it 
!! hope the tyre fitters didnt mark your wheels when they fitted the tyres 
(including me sometimes 
