[Williams2]

Hi All, Im new to this forum and to track days -  got my first one in a few weeks time and i'm very exsited!




I own a 1995 Clio Williams 2 which apart from an exhaust and filter is standard including the tyres. I was thinking

as I my be attending a few track days this year I hope  - would it be worth and beneficial to buy some track/road

tyres such as Federal FZ-201s?




Cheers

Andrew

[Al Clark]

Absolutely. Great tyres for the money, and they last well too.

I suggest giving Nick at MoT Motorsport a call, he's a proper bonefide Federal dealer, and he even has a mobile fitting service too if you're close.
http://www.motmotors...co.uk/index.asp

[Ollie_247]

Yep amazing tyres I'm hoping to start using mine at blyton in april  

[Marcar]

Yes.

[Blackadder]

Maybe.

[marco]

Hi,

unfortunatly they do not come on 295 and only have 285 . I have a GT3 MK2 and they normaly run 295 on the back. What would happen if I used 285 instaed of 295 on tracks? thanks marco

[nvrlft]

You'll get some tyre stretch which will help reduce sidewall flex and thus tyre slip. Won't make a massive difference, but should help.

Also take a look at Nangkang NS2s. Not sure if they're available on your rock, but don't get put off by the luxury sounding name. They're excellent value for money (but don't smoke up as well as the Feds).

[NickD]

marco, on 19 April 2012 - 05:56 PM, said:

Hi,

unfortunatly they do not come on 295 and only have 285 . I have a GT3 MK2 and they normaly run 295 on the back. What would happen if I used 285 instaed of 295 on tracks? thanks marco

Very late to this party, but the 285 201 and RS-R for that mater come up wider than a notmal road tyre, I have measured 225's at 275, so I don't believe you would have a feeling of being under tyres, you would need to balance the grip to the front though and go down the appropriate section.

Not sure about the smoking up though, these are a proper cut slick designed for good, consistent grip, far more consistent and in fact longer lasting that 888's so not really something I would expect to be being smoked especially as in that size you are looking at over £250 each.