jp7 Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Hi all, my brother has just ordered a new classic for delivery next year. He was wondering whether to have the standard supplied 185/70x13 Avons or pay for the upgrade to 185/60x13 Yoko's. These will also require a set of adjustable spring platforms to get the ride height correct. So total cost of the upgrade is around 450 quid. Is it worth the extra cash? Let's hear your views. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 I thought you could get the Yoko's in 70 profile too........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 You can, from George Polley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Yoko, yoko, yoko Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Yoko 21Rs 185/70/13 only £40 inv VAT each from George Polley. Substantially cheaper than a £470 upgrade. Chris Alston Se7ening - it's all miles and smile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif 1800 Supersprint - Loud and Proud teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL FLY Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 Yes but the adjustable spring seats are 171 quid (+VAT ?) so if you add that to 200 quid for a set of five tyres then that's 371 quid. Not that far off. Yokos are definately the way to go, Avons are way too hard for a se7en, you'll die of old age or boredom before they wear out. See willfly.net for more info. If you don't spin you ain't trying smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 But if you can persuade Caterham to supply the wheels with no tyres and then go to George Polley, it becomes a no cost option. 70 profile tyres are great on the Classic - the extra sidewall height absorbs a few more of the bumps.... - and won't require height adj dampers until the springs start to sag, or speed humps get taller. Cheers, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 I'd go for the full upgrade including the adjustable spring seats. You'll only want them later anyway, and if you're considering them at this point, you've not got that far to go before you finally accept the cost and go for it. You've got far more scope for customising your car's handling with adjustable spring seats. This is (IMO) more important than any future engine upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp7 Posted October 26, 2001 Author Share Posted October 26, 2001 Many thanks for all the replies. i spoken to my brother, he seemed to like the idea of having the car supplied less tyres and then getting some 70 profile yoko's.this does away with the need for the platforms and also perhaps a change of diff ratio. Does anyone have this George Polley's number? Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskip Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 01435 863679 Or: http://www.polleymotorsport.co.uk/ Clive. Crossflow - Loud and Proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 George Polley Motorsport Unit 1a Station Road Industrial Estate Heathfield Sussex TN21 8DB Tel. No.: 01435 863679 Fax No.: 01435 864354 www.polleymotorsport.co.uk Chris Alston Se7ening - it's all miles and smile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif 1800 Supersprint - Loud and Proud teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 Clive, Too quick for me blush.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp7 Posted October 27, 2001 Author Share Posted October 27, 2001 Thanks guys for the replies. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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