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[Deathrow]

Had how many events are there that use Minis on tens?

There's still falkens if we get desperate!

[danny1]

well ive just bought a set of a032's for bothe sets ow my wheels lol, just in case.

i love these tyres they have so much grip

[Burnard]

I just sent yokohama an email in an attept to get more info.

I will let u know when / if i get a reply.



Chris

[Mini_Magic]

Ok, now im just confused.

Is it worth getting 10inch wheels now? Its begining to sound like i wont be able to get tyres for them when i need a new set in the future.



Chris

My thoughts exactly... just after I've spent money on upgrading to 7.5" S setup so I can keep my wheels!

Did you not read the thread? A032s will still be around. You'll just have to buy them for "track use", even though it is not illegal to use them on the road. A008s will be back once they have had some EU stamp on the new ones. Falkens, Avons, Hakkas and Camacs are still available.

Edited by Black Civic, 09 August 2009 - 11:46 PM.

[Burnard]

well for me, its a bit pointless getting anything that doesnt work in the wet, im going to be learning to drive in my mini, in novemeber.

and after everything i have heard, the 032's and the 008's are the only tyres that work in the wet and in the dry.

So thats why i said that.

[Mini_Magic]

A032s are very good in the wet, because they use the Aquatusk tread pattern to cut through water.

People assume they are slick or race tyres, they're not. They're just a very soft compound, hence them having so much grip.

The problem is because they're a soft compound, they wear down very quickly. I got through a pair of front tyres in less then 4,000 miles. Not good when it's a daily driver. That's why I switched to Falkens to sell the Mini.

Edited by Black Civic, 10 August 2009 - 12:02 AM.

[mini93]

what a load of arse...how they planning on policing selling them to track use or road use "please send us a copy of your MSA licence"

ill wait till it happens to believe it!!!

[Burnard]

A032s are very good in the wet, because they use the Aquatusk tread pattern to cut through water.

People assume they are slick or race tyres, they're not. They're just a very soft compound, hence them having so much grip.

The problem is because they're a soft compound, they wear down very quickly. I got through a pair of front tyres in less then 4,000 miles. Not good when it's a daily driver. That's why I switched to Falkens to sell the Mini.

I know the 032's are wet tyres, its just the fact they dont last long which is putting me off them.

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[Nick Warwick]

i just got some A032's just to see what they are like, mines a daily driver also but if u want good tyres you have to pay more, whats the point buying shoddy tyres when u can get better/safer tyres for abit more money that may not last as long but be alot more fun and confident driving on.

[mini-man-dan]

I think the idea will be when buying 032r's that you'll have to agree to a disclaimer saying you are buying these to go on track, then just use them on road. It's covering the retailer's backs, not the consumer.

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Resurrection of old thread time. We have been confirmed to get a limited stock of these for Friday 23rd October.

[Dan]

its just the fact they dont last long which is putting me off them

Well fortunately that's rubbish so don't let it put you off. People do talk a lot of garbage.

I can't imagine the a032r not passing the test, it's the quietest 10" tyre I've ever had fitted.

[BandyLandy]

I believe A032R come in 2 grades, soft and hard, which may be causing some confusion. You generally get given the hard from tyre people, race suppliers tend to keep the soft ones. PS the "hard" version is still pretty soft

[mini-man-dan]

So, are A008's coming back into production? I've heard they are, but goodness knows, everyone says different things!

[Dan]

I believe A032R come in 2 grades, soft and hard, which may be causing some confusion. You generally get given the hard from tyre people, race suppliers tend to keep the soft ones. PS the "hard" version is still pretty soft

Unfortunately this is more of the mythology commonly touted regarding this tyre. The A032R is made in soft and supersoft compounds in some sizes but in the 10" size it is only made in a soft compound. Hence the big S stamped on the sidewall, nobody is able to sell you the wrong compound in whatever size because it's stamped in the side. Before anyone says it they aren't cut slicks either.