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8th April 2011, 13:12
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See this link that the review, not saying they are but going of that seem to be very good.
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8th April 2011, 13:15
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Hope that link works for you if not go on the website serivce and sport website, and latest news,
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9th April 2011, 21:20
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An interesting read, thanks for that. 
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12th April 2011, 13:18
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Well I've had these on for 3 days now and I must say I'm very, very impressed. Only using them to scrub them in a little before track use but I'm contemplating keeping them on as road tyres as well for the summer at least.
The following review is going from Toyo T1R's as a road tyre:
Pretty much every aspect of driving has improved - cornering, braking, acceleration, ride and overall grip. The sidewalls are stiff, my local tyre fitter said they were harder to fit that R888's! It took him over an hour to fit them and apparently they were very easy to balance un-like some track tyres (remoulds for example can be a bastard).
Cornering speeds are much quick as the grip is just constantly there and turn in is much, much sharper due to the stiff side walls. I also find that braking is much more consistent as with the T1R's, the rear used to lock up on harsh breaking causing it to step out - not really a problem as you get used to catching it, but its far nicer to drive now. After giving them a good blast around the lanes in the evening (the day before with the T1R's and Saturday evening with the Federal 595 RS's), the difference in grip was extraordinary!! Okay, road noise has slightly increased as once worn, the Federal's tend to pick up quite a few stones however all decent semi-slicks will do this.
I was also impressed with the 8mm of tread compared to the R888's and A048's 5mm, meaning they should hopefully last a fair bit longer. At the moment, I feel they are easily on par with the Yoko A048's I used to use on track (will need to give the Federals a good blast at Oulton to fully compare) and they are in a different league to the Toyo T1R's. I would recommend these to anyone - okay I did manage to get them for £65 a tyre an it has increased a little. But for £277 delivered then fitted (I pay £2.50 a tyre), £287 full fitted is very good value for what your getting. Your saving over £130 for R888's and £150-£180 over A048's!! If your looking for a reasonably cheap or cheaper track tyre than the larger and overpriced brands get the Federals. I understand I have not yet used these on track but I've got a day booked in May where I will give them a good run for their money however the reviews online say they perform excellent on track so it should be quite a good day. Just praying its dry now  .
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12th April 2011, 14:16
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They are now 300 quid delivered, but still if they are close to the 888 and ad48 then be good value for money.
Only problem is I can see them getting higher in price last year could get them for 50 quid so they are going up all the time.
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13th April 2011, 21:46
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I'm ordering a set just as soon as i get the payment through from the chap buying my 2 radial slicks i'm selling.
I ordered 2 uniroyal rainsport 2's for the rear of the Saxo for road use earlier tonight...
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14th April 2011, 06:50
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Rainsport 2s are good tyres. Mine had their first track outing t'other day.
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14th April 2011, 08:54
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I have a set of rainsports 2 for road use and wet track days,
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14th April 2011, 15:50
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Fed's ordered.
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14th April 2011, 18:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_P
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Good man . I've had mine on a week or so now and I really like them! May be a little too hard for the road sometime but I'm just scrubbing them in a little before track use. Impressed with the amount of grip and feedback through corners though!
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20th May 2011, 12:13
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I'm about to order a set of these
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20th May 2011, 15:49
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Can get these for £274 fitted local to me... Very tempted! But my r888's have a decent amount of tread left on them so not sure what to do yet...
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20th May 2011, 20:50
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My ones are hanging up in the garage. 
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20th May 2011, 20:53
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Been using these for a month or so now and still love them. They're well scrubbed in now and grip on the road is very good! Yet to use them on track but should have done 2 track days in France by August so I'll report back then .
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20th May 2011, 21:00
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Josh I'll have a set for that
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5th June 2011, 23:22
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Used a brand new set of these today at FCS, very very impressed with them!
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4th July 2011, 22:47
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any idea where is cheapest for these in 15" fitment?
had a look on cam skill and they do them for £75 each
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4th July 2011, 23:16
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Hmm give me a pm I see if I can get them cheaper for you. But 75 a good price.
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