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Title: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 20:32:24
Any good , not for omega for my 1.1  ;) UNIROYAL (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=uniroyal%20rainsport%202's!!&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&docid=4532254175743050264&ved=0CEYQgwgwAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tyretraders.com%2FtyreInformation%257CItemID%257CUNI19550R1582VRSPT2.html&ei=8KH9UN2vF-2S0QWLx4DgDA&usg=AFQjCNFruKjBqF8MhfFEnP35oJHcEX2jIg&bvm=bv.41248874,d.d2k)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Del Boy on 21 January 2013, 20:43:04
Uniroyal Rainsports are tip top :y.
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 January 2013, 20:44:43
Found that Michelins suited my 106 really well :y

Odd size looking at your link :-\
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 20:46:44
Uniroyal Rainsports are tip top :y.

Excellent , i need 4 . The link shows them at £33 each , is that a good price ?

Found that Michelins suited my 106 really well :y

Odd size looking at your link :-\

I will have a look at the price of those  :y
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Del Boy on 21 January 2013, 20:50:06
Check the sizes first, however £33 is cheap yes  :y.
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 January 2013, 20:54:18
Check the sizes first, however £33 is cheap yes  :y.
Not that cheap ::) plus postage and fitting...
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 January 2013, 20:54:30
what size you are looking for ?
 
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 20:59:27
155/70/13 thats what it says on the tyre on standard steels .
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Del Boy on 21 January 2013, 21:09:53
This is your size, only Rain Expert tyres available in that size, still good tyres, but cheaper than what you posted before  :y.

http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation%7CItemID%7CUNI15570R1375TRAINEX.html
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 21:11:54
This is your size, only Rain Expert tyres available in that size, still good tyres, but cheaper than what you posted before  :y.

http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation%7CItemID%7CUNI15570R1375TRAINEX.html

Fully fitted £41  ;)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 January 2013, 21:12:12
155/70/13 thats what it says on the tyre on standard steels .

rainsports are good tyres.. but honestly , if I were you I would buy 4 season tyre..
 
please check goodyear vector 4 seasons .. but its available in 14 size.. not in 13 :-\
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 21:19:25
Very confusing when you get into it , there are some for £19 http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation%7CItemID%7CHIF15570R1375THF201.html but doubt anyone could say good or bad  :-\
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 January 2013, 21:22:59
I found your size but not cheap :-\
http://www.national.co.uk/tyres-size-search.aspx?Width=155&Profile=70&Diameter=13&Rating=&LoadIndex=&Pattern=Goodyear+Vector+4Season (http://www.national.co.uk/tyres-size-search.aspx?Width=155&Profile=70&Diameter=13&Rating=&LoadIndex=&Pattern=Goodyear+Vector+4Season)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 January 2013, 21:24:12
Very confusing when you get into it , there are some for £19 http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation%7CItemID%7CHIF15570R1375THF201.html (http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation%7CItemID%7CHIF15570R1375THF201.html) but doubt anyone could say good or bad  :-\

 
probably you will bin them the next day..
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Del Boy on 21 January 2013, 21:25:54
Hi-Fly tyres are rubbish.
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 21:27:54
I found your size but not cheap :-\
http://www.national.co.uk/tyres-size-search.aspx?Width=155&Profile=70&Diameter=13&Rating=&LoadIndex=&Pattern=Goodyear+Vector+4Season (http://www.national.co.uk/tyres-size-search.aspx?Width=155&Profile=70&Diameter=13&Rating=&LoadIndex=&Pattern=Goodyear+Vector+4Season)

£62 fitted  :o :o  ;D Sure my budget will be £40 per corner cem or else ill just get 2 for now at that price  :-[

Hi-Fly tyres are rubbish.

 :y
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: martin42 on 21 January 2013, 21:37:03
how about these,well within your budget  ;D ;D ;D
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/elastic-bands.jpg)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 21:43:01
 ;D thats what they use for remoulds aint it . Needs further investigation for suitable tyre , road noise might be an issue so will have to look at noise level stated with tyre  ::)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 January 2013, 22:18:34
http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-HANKOOK/OPTIMO,4S,H730/155,70,R13,75,T.html (http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-HANKOOK/OPTIMO,4S,H730/155,70,R13,75,T.html)
 
price suits you but snow/wet performance lower than goodyear
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 22:29:36
http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-HANKOOK/OPTIMO,4S,H730/155,70,R13,75,T.html (http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-HANKOOK/OPTIMO,4S,H730/155,70,R13,75,T.html)
 
price suits you but snow/wet performance lower than goodyear

 :y

Or these http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-GOODYEAR/VECTOR,4,SEASONS/155,70,R13,75,T.html
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 January 2013, 22:47:02
http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-HANKOOK/OPTIMO,4S,H730/155,70,R13,75,T.html (http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-HANKOOK/OPTIMO,4S,H730/155,70,R13,75,T.html)
 
price suits you but snow/wet performance lower than goodyear

 :y

Or these http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-GOODYEAR/VECTOR,4,SEASONS/155,70,R13,75,T.html (http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-GOODYEAR/VECTOR,4,SEASONS/155,70,R13,75,T.html)

goodyear .. I wont think twice.. :y
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 January 2013, 22:54:35
and a final note: if tyre noise disturbs you hankooks are less noisy..
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Broomies Mate on 21 January 2013, 23:01:35
and a final note: if tyre noise disturbs you hankooks are less noisy..

It's a 106 Cem. 

The poor bloke needs Ear-Muffs just to drown out the wind noise!  ;D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 January 2013, 23:06:35
and a final note: if tyre noise disturbs you hankooks are less noisy..

It's a 106 Cem. 

The poor bloke needs Ear-Muffs just to drown out the wind noise!  ;D

Not to mention the noise of all 60 horses trying to escape ;D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 22 January 2013, 07:25:44
and a final note: if tyre noise disturbs you hankooks are less noisy..

It's a 106 Cem. 

The poor bloke needs Ear-Muffs just to drown out the wind noise!  ;D

Not to mention the noise of all 60 horses trying to escape ;D

It will beat any omega off a standing start , it weigh's less than a tin of custard  :P :P ;D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Del Boy on 22 January 2013, 08:31:19
and a final note: if tyre noise disturbs you hankooks are less noisy..

It's a 106 Cem. 

The poor bloke needs Ear-Muffs just to drown out the wind noise!  ;D

Not to mention the noise of all 60 horses trying to escape ;D

It will beat any omega off a standing start , it weigh's less than a tin of custard  :P :P ;D

100% it will, them things are proper nippy, may only be 60 BHP, but weighs nothing, they're surprisingly nippy little cars.
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 January 2013, 10:18:12
and a final note: if tyre noise disturbs you hankooks are less noisy..

It's a 106 Cem. 

The poor bloke needs Ear-Muffs just to drown out the wind noise!  ;D

Not to mention the noise of all 60 horses trying to escape ;D

It will beat any omega off a standing start , it weigh's less than a tin of custard  :P :P ;D

connect a nitrous oxide tank you will beat porsche ;D  I remember a fiat uno beating a porsche on tv :o
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 22 January 2013, 14:44:56
and a final note: if tyre noise disturbs you hankooks are less noisy..

It's a 106 Cem. 

The poor bloke needs Ear-Muffs just to drown out the wind noise!  ;D

Not to mention the noise of all 60 horses trying to escape ;D

It will beat any omega off a standing start , it weigh's less than a tin of custard  :P :P ;D

connect a nitrous oxide tank you will beat porsche ;D  I remember a fiat uno beating a porsche on tv :o

And burn up many tyres  :-\ FWD and nitrous  :D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 January 2013, 15:17:36
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: aaronjb on 22 January 2013, 15:28:03
I bet first gear & final drive in the 106 are a lot shorter than the Omega, though - probably more important than the difference in power to weight..
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 January 2013, 15:50:07
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton

these powers are at the end of rpm scale .. my clit beats any 3 litre engine from a traffic light only exceptions are turbo japs..
 
plus an auto without locking the gears have no chance until it locks..
 
and another factor is that your tyres cant handle this much power immediately.. most bimmers were still spiniing when I leave them in dust ;D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 January 2013, 16:03:25
look at this one.. 1.8 litre with 4 pots.. but.. ???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=HmscSzFurwg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=HmscSzFurwg)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 January 2013, 16:14:02
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton

these powers are at the end of rpm scale .. my clit beats any 3 litre engine from a traffic light only exceptions are turbo japs..
 
plus an auto without locking the gears have no chance until it locks..
 
and another factor is that your tyres cant handle this much power immediately.. most bimmers were still spiniing when I leave them in dust ;D

of course this race needs to be short ;D :(
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 22 January 2013, 23:20:27
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton

To the petrol station  ;D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Vamps on 22 January 2013, 23:52:35
look at this one.. 1.8 litre with 4 pots.. but.. ???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=HmscSzFurwg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=HmscSzFurwg)

Now that is 'Engineering'............. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 January 2013, 13:51:54
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton

To the petrol station  ;D

I think your kidding yourself, if it won the first 10 foot then that would be it adn even that would be questionable (auto held at the stall point or manual)....question is, is your off the line driving ability equal or better to mine.....
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 23 January 2013, 15:16:48
Im really not worried , i know the pug wont ever be a match for the omega  ;D Its the fuel savings im happy with . Although i have whats desired as a boy racer's car its just a runabout shopping trolley for me . Just getting it round all serviced and decent tyres on it .
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2013, 15:50:29
and another factor is that your tyres cant handle this much power immediately.. most bimmers were still spiniing when I leave them in dust ;D

That must be down to the average BMW driver, then, because a 3.2 Omega properly launched on a surface that's decent enough for any meaningful performance comparison is a long way from breaking traction, IME.

Yes, you can always provoke a loss of traction with 200+BHP, but it's not an impediment to the performance of an Omega, IMHO.

An even mildly powerful FWD hatch, on the other hand...
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2013, 15:55:20
and another factor is that your tyres cant handle this much power immediately.. most bimmers were still spiniing when I leave them in dust ;D

That must be down to the average BMW driver, then, because a 3.2 Omega properly launched on a surface that's decent enough for any meaningful performance comparison is a long way from breaking traction, IME.

Yes, you can always provoke a loss of traction with 200+BHP, but it's not an impediment to the performance of an Omega, IMHO.

An even mildly powerful FWD hatch, on the other hand...

with manual yes 8)
 
with auto :'(
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2013, 15:57:10
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton

To the petrol station  ;D

I think your kidding yourself, if it won the first 10 foot then that would be it adn even that would be questionable (auto held at the stall point or manual)....question is, is your off the line driving ability equal or better to mine.....

erm.. may I remind the mx5 adventure ;D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 January 2013, 20:46:37
and another factor is that your tyres cant handle this much power immediately.. most bimmers were still spiniing when I leave them in dust ;D

An even mildly powerful FWD hatch, on the other hand...

That rules out the 75hp froggy lump then :P
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 January 2013, 08:37:34
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton

To the petrol station  ;D

I think your kidding yourself, if it won the first 10 foot then that would be it adn even that would be questionable (auto held at the stall point or manual)....question is, is your off the line driving ability equal or better to mine.....

erm.. may I remind the mx5 adventure ;D

MX 5 has 140BHP in 1065kg for a Mk 2 (mk. 1 is lighter.). That's about 130 BHP/Tonne so better than the Omega.

Power to drag is another story.
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 24 January 2013, 09:08:05
There light but not that light....basic power to weight calc of an Omega 3.0 V6 versus a 1.1 4 pot Citroen shows the Omega way ahead.  :y

e.g. 800Kg at 60hp v 1700kg at 200hp. is 75hp per ton v 117hp per ton

To the petrol station  ;D

I think your kidding yourself, if it won the first 10 foot then that would be it adn even that would be questionable (auto held at the stall point or manual)....question is, is your off the line driving ability equal or better to mine.....

erm.. may I remind the mx5 adventure ;D

MX 5 has 140BHP in 1065kg for a Mk 2 (mk. 1 is lighter.). That's about 130 BHP/Tonne so better than the Omega.

Power to drag is another story.

mx5 beat omegas not only in short run also on the long run.. but for simplicity  we are talking about a short run..not even a quarter mile..
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 24 January 2013, 09:09:15
What about my pug tyre's  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 January 2013, 10:30:28
mx5 beat omegas not only in short run also on the long run.. but for simplicity  we are talking about a short run..not even a quarter mile..

As a regular driver of both a 3.2 Omega and a 1.8 Mk2 MX-5 I can assure you that it wouldn't have to be a very long run for the Omega to be back in front. ;)

This is where power to drag comes in, and the Omega is more slippery and more powerful. Besides, the MX 5 will run out of revs at 130 MPH. ;)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2013, 10:56:18
What about my pug tyre's  ;D ;D
Er, black and round, should have at least four attatched to it, possibly five if the spare hasn't been stolen :y
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 24 January 2013, 11:21:34
What about my pug tyre's  ;D ;D
Er, black and round, should have at least four attatched to it, possibly five if the spare hasn't been stolen :y

Hmm i haven't checked that  ::) Under the boot floor aint it  :-\
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2013, 11:27:43
Yup, and usually noted for its absence  :'(
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: omega3000 on 24 January 2013, 11:31:18
Yup, and usually noted for its absence  :'(

 :( :( :(

Arhh well at least ive only 2 jobs left to do now , driveshaft and removing those pesky butterfly stickers  ::)
Title: Re: Uniroyal Rainsport
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 24 January 2013, 12:19:27
mx5 beat omegas not only in short run also on the long run.. but for simplicity  we are talking about a short run..not even a quarter mile..

As a regular driver of both a 3.2 Omega and a 1.8 Mk2 MX-5 I can assure you that it wouldn't have to be a very long run for the Omega to be back in front. ;)

This is where power to drag comes in, and the Omega is more slippery and more powerful. Besides, the MX 5 will run out of revs at 130 MPH. ;)

without doubt , you will need longer than a mile..  ;D :y