Sentences with phrase «proper road tyres»

The latest Megane RS Trophy lapped the Nurburgring on proper road tyres (Bridgestone RE050A, the same rubber used on HSVs, Porsches and other performance cars) whereas the R26.R used in 2008 came with Toyo semi-slick road - racing rubber.

Not exact matches

Some other manufacturers have begun to include a compressed can of «tyre weld» or similar which attaches to the valve of a flat tyre and injects a sealant foam, again so the vehicle can be driven at a reduced road speed to a tyre bay for proper repair.
For a starter, the i30 N Performance has a proper e-diff — not one that just uses the brakes to nibble away at the inside front wheel — that works out all sorts of clever things to keep the front tyres keyed in to the road at all times.
I've got a few decent trips planned over the winter, which have started with trips down to the Wales Rally and the Classic Car Show at the NEC, I'll also be taking some day trips out to visit some of the great driving roads we're blessed with in the UK to give the tyres a proper workout so I'll be reporting back to let you know how they're performing.
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