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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Del Boy on 14 January 2007, 20:23:53

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Del Boy on 14 January 2007, 20:23:53

Hi & welcome :y

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2007, 20:25:46

Welcome to site :)

Problem with Michelins is they are too hard at the expense of grip. Also, after a year or so, they tend to glaze over, reducing grip further...

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: highmiler on 14 January 2007, 20:27:53

Hi There .

I run my estate on Continental Or Dunlop Z ratings that way it sticks to the road as Omega's are not the best handling cars just keep an eye out for wear on the inside if you carry a lot of heavy stuff around. ;)
Highmiler

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Jim Bob2 on 14 January 2007, 20:33:49

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Hi & welcome :y

How does the 3 litre mv6 go?  My car is manual also, not the best gearbox I've experienced but I would'nt want the auto, you never know when they are going to change, thats no good in a fast corner.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 January 2007, 21:30:01

Welcome to the forum :y

20K on my Michelin fronts and still got 7mm.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Chopsdad on 14 January 2007, 21:32:18

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Hi & welcome :y

How does the 3 litre mv6 go?  My car is manual also, not the best gearbox I've experienced but I would'nt want the auto, you never know when they are going to change, thats no good in a fast corner.

Hello Jim Bob and welcome - if anyone can comment on 3l MV6 auto saloon it would be The Boy but he's not likely to come back tp this thread, so I suggest you post it under General Chat for better coverage. :y

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2007, 21:38:24

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Hi & welcome :y

How does the 3 litre mv6 go?  My car is manual also, not the best gearbox I've experienced but I would'nt want the auto, you never know when they are going to change, thats no good in a fast corner.

Hello Jim Bob and welcome - if anyone can comment on 3l MV6 auto saloon it would be The Boy but he's not likely to come back tp this thread, so I suggest you post it under General Chat for better coverage. :y

Like a good little Admin, I watch all posts ;)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Admin on 14 January 2007, 23:09:19

How does the manual MV6 go?

Rather well I would say! ;)
Handling to me is far superior to standard Omega (I drive both so can make a direct comparison).

Slightly lower than standard Omega (30mm) and has firmer setup.
It even gets the approval Of Marks DTM Calib (this is high praise indeed!)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Bo Bo on 15 January 2007, 08:18:32

Hello & welcome  :)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: hotel21 on 15 January 2007, 10:10:20

Howdoo, just adding my welcome.

I have just replaced the Dunlops on my MV6 manual with Goodyear F1's.  Its transformed the car.  It now sticks really well, good feedback from the tyres and the wet grip is really good.  

And I drive my car towards the 'energetic' end of the cornering scale....    :y   Not exceeding the limit, just enjoying whats there...

B

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 January 2007, 17:50:36

Hi and welcome to the forum ;)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: iggy21uk on 16 January 2007, 19:54:21

Welcome & happy Omega motoring  :y  (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n21/iggy21_2006/drive.gif)

I have Michelin Pilot on the rear found then ok

Nails / screws don't seem to mind what brand that go thru cheap or expensive?  :o

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Martin_1962 on 16 January 2007, 20:13:09

Hello & Welcome

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: MikeDundee on 16 January 2007, 21:50:52

Hi jimbob long time no see? and welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: bob.dent on 17 January 2007, 09:58:28

Hi Jim Bob and welcome to the site mate. :y Sounds like you like to give your motor a good workout!! ;)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: nixoro on 17 January 2007, 10:07:14

Hello Jim Bob and welcome to the site :y

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: bestseany on 17 January 2007, 14:50:09

Welcome mate  :y

I only put cheap(ish) Falkens on mine. Can't be bothered spending over the odds on tyres anymore.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Jim Bob2 on 17 January 2007, 19:29:42

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Hi Jim Bob and welcome to the site mate. :y Sounds like you like to give your motor a good workout!! ;)

Yes I do. It seems to like it. The rev counters broke so I take it to the limiter thought the gears a fair bit. I've had a few turbo cars(before family came along) which usually run out off puff well before the limiter but the omega pulls all the way.

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Markie on 19 January 2007, 09:47:56

Hello and welcome to the forum    :)

Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: chaz on 03 February 2007, 17:22:35

used to run eagle f1's but not onto pirelli pzero rossos :)