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    • Chased pressures a bit at the track last night
      Pre-reading suggested a fairly high hot pressure, around 38psi, to stop side wall flex
      Seemed reasonable at that didn't seem to chew them up. Front left copped a bit as it always does but not as bad as the re003. I think it may have been running the re003 a bit soft I can't remember what pressures I ran them at that track last.
      The pog is normally a bit tail-y if you're aggressive through the esses with the re003 and no rsb. With the rsrs and the rsb on hard it was pretty solid.
      Will probably do Collie in December on them I push a bit harder there as it's more forgiving.
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      • Blue9N3 if you get the newer RSR-R they have a treadwear of 200 compared to the earlier RSR which is 140, so if you're worried about longevity they might suit you better than the earlier 595's.

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        • Just noticed for the first time after 3 years that the recommended pressure on the fuel cap is 38psi....I'm assuming that's a cold pressure? Been running 34 for some time now. Tried 38. Steering much better, wheel spin far worse...


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          • yep cold pressure 2.6/2.4 bar or vice versa from memory. Yeah if your on a decent tyre with a stiffer sidewall you will be able to get away with lower pressures that help straight line grip under power like you found. The 38psi they recommend is a one size fits all safety recommendation for monsoon, dry, snow, hot, cold for nanna and the family. While you sacrifice lighter steering, fuel economy and aquaplaning resistance you'll proabably find more outright grip on the pressures you've been running in the dry if the sidewall stays reasonable.

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            • Unfortunately rsrr's don't come in 205/45r16

              Some conjecture around the wear rating, apparently a lot of manufacturers just changed them so that the tyres could be used on US production car racing series' , which require treadwear of 200 or more...


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              • I've got the RSRR's, other than the noise, the grip once they warm up is exceptional. I've now done two events and don't feel I'm losing out from having ran semi's for the last few years. I actually got better lap times on these than I had on the Kumho V70's and find the braking performance very good. I've ran them at 32psi hot all round. I start them at 32psi and allow a lap or two to generate heat before pushing them, and bleed back to 32 psi at the end of each session. My side walls are not scrubbed at all so she's not rolling onto the shoulders.

                I run them at 35psi on the street... no real logic for that, pick a number.
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                • I'm pretty happy with the rsrs at the track
                  Def need a bit of heat before applying jandal, half a lap was enough
                  Seat of pants says better than the re003 in this context, they'd want to be though
                  I don't rate the noise, doesn't bother me
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                  • does anyone know the biggest 16" profile that will fit under the guards and not rub on anything at full lock? can we get 50 or 55's under there?

                    I prefer a bigger sidewall... otherwise it's down to 15" wheels

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                    • I had a 215/40/17 on an 8" rim and fitted just fine - made for a diameter of 603mm. I see Louis has some chunky Hankooks on his 16s but they look VERY big.

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                      • Originally posted by simon k View Post
                        does anyone know the biggest 16" profile that will fit under the guards and not rub on anything at full lock? can we get 50 or 55's under there?

                        I prefer a bigger sidewall... otherwise it's down to 15" wheels
                        Gavin and Louis, and perhaps other run a 50 series tyre. It depends on ride height, suspension travel and wheel offset. I have ran 215/45/17's, not exactly sure how that translates to a 205/50/16, guessing quite a bit larger.
                        Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
                        Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
                        Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
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                        • Ended up getting the RE003's. Grip in corners is much better than the 4yo KU39's I had. Feels more progressive too. Surprised how much quieter and more comfortable the RE003's are. Less steering feel and after turn in though which is a bummer.

                          Traction is not much better in the dry. Then again, is anyone here able to use full throttle in 1st gear in the dry on any tyre?


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                          • Yeah I can and mine is no slouch. I am pretty impressed with the RSRs
                            Certainly when cold they can be a bit slippery but with a bit of heat they are great
                            Worked well enough in the couple of times I've used them in the wet. Again booting it and they seem to hold up

                            I find the re003s go hard after a couple of track days reducing their grip substantially.
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                            • The Official Polo Tyre Thread

                              Rgvlee, are you stage 3 now?

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                              • Not yet
                                Have all the bits but it's my pick up the kids from school mobile so will have to wait til school holidays. Probably mid year as I need cash for the tune.
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