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SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« on: 08 March 2013, 21:30:05 »

"They're crap"
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #1 on: 08 March 2013, 21:33:43 »

As subtle as TB..... :D :D :y
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #2 on: 08 March 2013, 21:33:59 »

You won't read that in a tyre review ;D
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #3 on: 08 March 2013, 21:35:50 »

You won't read that in a tyre review ;D
For the purpose of making it a proper review, they are 235/40/18 94Y
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #4 on: 08 March 2013, 21:55:05 »

Best pop those Irmscher Sportstars off and pop the original 17's back on then  :y



(I'll store the 18's for you free of charge, can't say fairer than that!)

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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #5 on: 08 March 2013, 22:20:14 »

Don't beat about the bush . . . just tell us straight. . .  ::)
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #6 on: 09 March 2013, 17:30:01 »

i like it mrs TB

just one question Why?  ;D
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #7 on: 09 March 2013, 18:21:00 »

I just asked her again what she thought of them, as she's been out all day in it. He review has changed, its now "They're shit"

I have asked her what she thinks is wrong with them. "Wandery and scary. I don't feel safe.".

Upon further quizzing, I've translated that into:
Tramlines badly
Lacks grip/consistency/predictability in bends and under braking

I am afraid I am unable to defend those characteristics on these tyres. These characteristics are extreme enough that she noticies, even if she is unable to understand or explain what is wrong.
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #8 on: 09 March 2013, 20:28:45 »

If Mrs TB is noticing it then they must be really bad :o :o
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #9 on: 09 March 2013, 21:01:38 »

Lazydocker. Pay attention please. They are not "really bad" at all.

If the good lady from Brackley says "They're Shit" then "Shit" they most certainly are. And that's an end to it. ::) ;D

....the "TheBoy" house hold has been spoiled wrotten with Dunlop TT's, giving massive grip, impressive stability compared to any other tyre I've tried, compliant ride, and manage to be quieter than sc3. So I was expecting some serious compromises to be made to find an alternative. I feared there would be some moaning.

But I must say, there's compromises, and then there's sc5 in a whole different other  universe. A universe beyond even half worn Falken 912, out past Michelin primacy(?) clown tyres, and beyond. A Universe where no straight lines exist, everything is made of jelly, friction is yet to be invented, and it's as normal to have your front wheels at 90 degrees from the direction of travel as it is straight ahead! Not that it's entirely obvious where straight ahead is of course.

Having driven said inter galactic transportation device, it may seem Mrs TheBoy is a little harsh in her description of these rather crude black circles in each corner of the vehicle. But I can assure anyone reading, she's is in fact being as polite as is humanly possible in such circumstances.

 I would like to commend Mrs TheBoy on here restraint and self control regarding this matter. Especially given the poxy things cost best part of 700 fe@kin quid. :o

Ps. All things are relative. ;)


Pps, If nothing else happens regarding these tyres, we MUST make sure we document exactly how bad they are. Relatively speaking of course. ;)
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #10 on: 09 March 2013, 21:15:43 »

I would like to add Goodyear Eagle asymmetric 2 to that category. Mine are tramlining  and its not the suspension or the setup  :-[
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #11 on: 09 March 2013, 21:20:44 »

I would like to add Goodyear Eagle asymmetric 2 to that category. Mine are tramlining  and its not the suspension or the setup  :-[

Oh dear... ISTR quite a few people buying them recently after some good feedback ::)
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #12 on: 09 March 2013, 21:26:59 »

ISTR?

Entwood has these tyres and they work for him and chrisgixer approved. Does entwood have the irmsher setup? Mine is standard elite. Grip is good though
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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #13 on: 09 March 2013, 21:31:43 »

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Re: SC5 tyre review by Mrs TheBoy
« Reply #14 on: 09 March 2013, 21:33:05 »

ISTR?

Entwood has these tyres and they work for him and chrisgixer approved. Does entwood have the irmsher setup? Mine is standard elite. Grip is good though
Entwoods is standard Elite, afaik, just with poly rears, I think. It drives very straight.

What's the exact tyre you have? Size, load, speed rating, and any other info on the sidewall that might be relevant.
What pressure?
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