Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
Having got out in the atom yesterday it has made me think that I should use it more. I'm not worried about cold weather but will avoid extreme cold due to ice and salt on the roads. However yesterday and indeed today are perfect days for this time of year. All the rain we have had has cleaned the roads of salt etc. However all though it is clear skies now there is still a lot of water on the roads. This is making me think I could do with another set of wheels for winter / wet use.
I currently have team dynamics fitted to the car with with 195/50 R15 on the front and 225/45 ZR16 on the back. Tyres are Toyo R888's. These seem fairly good on dry roads, especially when they warm up a bit. However on wet or even damp roads it all becomes quite terrifying!
Where can I buy another set of wheels? Most companies seem to sell the same size wheels in sets of 4. I need two 15" wheels and two 16" wheels. If there are better options (lighter etc) than my current wheels I could make the new wheels my summer wheels and the old ones could be for wet tyres...
So questions are;
- What are deemed to be the best choice of wheels for the atom (I have alcons all round)?
- Where can I buy them from?
- What tyres will preform best on wet roads whilst still be fairly capable in the dry? I am thinking maybe Yoko AD08R...
What do we all think of my yoko R888's? Could I choose something better when these need replacing?
Thanks in advanced chaps
I currently have team dynamics fitted to the car with with 195/50 R15 on the front and 225/45 ZR16 on the back. Tyres are Toyo R888's. These seem fairly good on dry roads, especially when they warm up a bit. However on wet or even damp roads it all becomes quite terrifying!
Where can I buy another set of wheels? Most companies seem to sell the same size wheels in sets of 4. I need two 15" wheels and two 16" wheels. If there are better options (lighter etc) than my current wheels I could make the new wheels my summer wheels and the old ones could be for wet tyres...
So questions are;
- What are deemed to be the best choice of wheels for the atom (I have alcons all round)?
- Where can I buy them from?
- What tyres will preform best on wet roads whilst still be fairly capable in the dry? I am thinking maybe Yoko AD08R...
What do we all think of my yoko R888's? Could I choose something better when these need replacing?
Thanks in advanced chaps
Ariel Atom 4 350hp
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Re: Wheels and tyres
Dymags are, imho, the best - but pricey. I have a set of these Rota's and they're good value but the need for a spacer puts some off.911tom wrote: - What are deemed to be the best choice of wheels for the atom (I have alcons all round)?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rota-Slipstream-Alloy-Wheels-for-Ariel-Atom-available-with-Yokohama-AD08R-Tyres-/231888959072?var=&hash=item35fda8b660mFRnU2OqYnc8Rf6ZB5MUXxA
Factory for the dymags, ebay or see here for rota http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,15521.120.html911tom wrote: - Where can I buy them from?
I run AD08R in the winter and they're ok - see here http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,11993.msg245245.html#msg245245911tom wrote: - What tyres will preform best on wet roads whilst still be fairly capable in the dry? I am thinking maybe Yoko AD08R...
Subject of much discussion, forum search your best bet initially. Personally, A048R for me or A050 for track (not road legal - only tried them on Ginetta). Nankang have some interesting options too911tom wrote: What do we all think of my yoko R888's? Could I choose something better when these need replacing?
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Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: Wheels and tyres
Thanks all great advice!
Would you say my team dynamics are better used as my summer set over the rota slipstreams?
Out of interest how much would a set of dymags cost?
Would you say my team dynamics are better used as my summer set over the rota slipstreams?
Out of interest how much would a set of dymags cost?
Ariel Atom 4 350hp
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Re: Wheels and tyres
Best give the factory a call on the Dymags - the factory still do magnesium wheels but not sure if they're branded differently since the firm went under. Never run the TDs so can't help there either but no complaints about the Rotas
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: Wheels and tyres
I've two sets of TD's, black ones with A048-R for the summer, and Silver with AD08R for the winter.
Dymags as mentioned are a pricey options, but with the weight saving, a good thing.
I believe with the 3.5R Ariel started to look at Kumho v700. I'm not clear on what they recommend today however.
Dymags as mentioned are a pricey options, but with the weight saving, a good thing.
I believe with the 3.5R Ariel started to look at Kumho v700. I'm not clear on what they recommend today however.
Re: Wheels and tyres
A set of Rota's with AD08r's now on order... Weather looks good this weekend fingers crossed they'll arrive in time
Ariel Atom 4 350hp
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Re: Wheels and tyres
I trust you remembered to select the 'spacer required' option
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: Wheels and tyres
Yes I did! Just had an email to say they have been dispactched and will be delivered tomorrow!
Ariel Atom 4 350hp
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Re: Wheels and tyres
Can anyone tell me the correct torque setting for the wheels?
Ariel Atom 4 350hp
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Re: Wheels and tyres
Handbook says 96
Re: Wheels and tyres
useful list of torque settings here http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,4111.0.html
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: Wheels and tyres
Mine is in for a service next month and on Rookie's advice I'm having a set of these fitted.phil4 wrote:
I believe with the 3.5R Ariel started to look at Kumho v700. I'm not clear on what they recommend today however.
I used to run R888's which I liked a lot but the rears were only lasting 3 track days on my old 2.
I'm currently using A048's which I'm happy with and seem to last a little longer but take another lap on track to get fully up to heat.
Everyone (all 2 of them) that i know have tried the Kumho's seem to say that they are very, very grippy and last well too!
Cheers,
Stu
Atom 4, Gr Yaris
Re: Wheels and tyres
Very handy! Print out, laminate, stick on wall in garagesmokin wrote: useful list of torque settings here http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,4111.0.html
Ariel Atom 4 350hp
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Porsche 996 turbo for straight line speed
350BHP Astra van
Porsche cayenne to transport the family
Re: Wheels and tyres
Tom, we used to have a laminated card about the size of a playing card with torque figures in BSB, all the mechanics had their own tool kits with them, along with various drivers pre-set for the regularly used things.
Regarding tyres I have 888's; soft front, medium rear. They're better now I have dropped the pressures right down but still take a while to warm up. For the road I don't think the fronts are soft enough? After doing some digging I was told that there used to be a supersoft which worked very well, it's no longer made.
AO48's are well regarded by many owners, I am looking at these and the V700 next. The only question I have is if the V700's are readily available in standard rear widths as the 3.5R uses a wider tyre/mudguard. The good thing about the Atom is you aren't going to be stuck with any set of tyres for that long
Regarding tyres I have 888's; soft front, medium rear. They're better now I have dropped the pressures right down but still take a while to warm up. For the road I don't think the fronts are soft enough? After doing some digging I was told that there used to be a supersoft which worked very well, it's no longer made.
AO48's are well regarded by many owners, I am looking at these and the V700 next. The only question I have is if the V700's are readily available in standard rear widths as the 3.5R uses a wider tyre/mudguard. The good thing about the Atom is you aren't going to be stuck with any set of tyres for that long
Last edited by reg on Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:46 am, edited 1 time in total.
'he was reet fast'
Re: Wheels and tyres
Yup, they are available from the Factory in both widths for the rearreg wrote: I am looking at these and the V700 next. The only question I have is if the V700's are readily available in standard rear widths as the 3.5R uses a wider tyre/mudguard.
Cheers,
Stu
Atom 4, Gr Yaris
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