Kiltox Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 The man with the air con gas he say…. Get that leaky scrap out of my fucking workshop ❌ IronStar, RoverFolkUs, Coprolalia and 5 others 7 1
Rust Collector Posted June 3 Posted June 3 30 minutes ago, Kiltox said: The man with the air con gas he say…. Get that leaky scrap out of my fucking workshop ❌ Did they find the leak? Mine is holed in the condenser, looks like a stone must have got flicked through the lower grille - you can see where the oil has pissed out when you look through the slats.
Kiltox Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 2 minutes ago, Rust Collector said: Did they find the leak? Mine is holed in the condenser, looks like a stone must have got flicked through the lower grille - you can see where the oil has pissed out when you look through the slats. Nah they weren’t interested in locating the leak, just said it’d need further investigation. If it is the condenser I might change it. Rust Collector 1
320touring Posted June 3 Posted June 3 16 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Nah they weren’t interested in locating the leak, just said it’d need further investigation. If it is the condenser I might change it. Bumper off job! Whilst you are there may as well do the belts too...
Kiltox Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 3 minutes ago, 320touring said: Bumper off job! Whilst you are there may as well do the belts too... Belts were done 2k miles ago!
320touring Posted June 3 Posted June 3 48 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Belts were done 2k miles ago! Bah, insufficiently masochistic
SiC Posted June 4 Posted June 4 20 hours ago, wuvvum said: 😱 And headlight and alternator and and and ... I actually quite enjoyed the job. But that might say more about my mentality to automotive pain than how fun it should be. Rust Collector, dome, Matty and 1 other 4
SiC Posted June 4 Posted June 4 On 03/06/2025 at 09:53, Kiltox said: Speaking of tyres - 172 tyre recommendations anyone? I’m told Uniroyals are alright. (If anyone wants to buy some part worns get at me and I’ll stop the tyre place binning them) Don't get Toyos Proxies. They're shit on this - from mine and other experiences. Had them on other cars and they've been great (like on my Z4). But for some reason they are crap on the Clio and regarded that by others too. Really if you want the best driving experience then ... Michelin Pilot Sports 🙃 I hear the Goodyear equivalent are quite good. No idea what sizes are available now in the Clio. Just remember these do snap oversteer hard if driven hard and provoked by letting off the accelerator in a corner. Not a fun experience if you're not prepared. I don't think this age will have traction control to save your arse if it happens.
wuvvum Posted June 4 Posted June 4 I had Toyo Proxes on my last Saab and they were rubbish. Reasonable lateral grip but bugger all traction, and they wore out at a rate of knots. On the basis of Kiltox's recent tyre purchasing history I am assuming this will be getting a full set of Luckyland Happy Gallops. Matty, DeanH, urpert and 6 others 9
Supernaut Posted June 4 Posted June 4 9 minutes ago, SiC said: Just remember these do snap oversteer hard if driven hard and provoked by letting off the accelerator in a corner. Not a fun experience if you're not prepared. I don't think this age will have traction control to save your arse if it happens. My Clio RSi had some Spyders on the back. Kwik Fit budget brand from the late 2000s... In 2023. They were shiny, and still had loads of tread, but it would go sideways on wet roundabouts at about 20mph. They got replaced rather sharpish.
Kiltox Posted June 4 Author Posted June 4 I’m keen not to do my usual and put the worst ditchfinders achievable on it, but I’m also not spending £500 on tyres for a £500 car. Tempted to match the one summer tyre it has and buy three more.
dome Posted June 4 Posted June 4 I run Uniroyal Rainsports on the Kangoo and they're decent. Not the ultimate in dry grip but very good in the wet and I live in Scotland. Plus I've essentially got a Clio with a fiveheed so having the tyres limit the hoonage before it falls over isn't a bad thing IMO. You will be able to fit 15" wheels on there and 195/50 15s if that's not what you have already.
SiC Posted June 4 Posted June 4 33 minutes ago, Kiltox said: £500 car. You can't get a running, MOT Clio 1*2 for under £1k, let alone 500 quid. This realistically is an easy £1.5k to £2k car minimum now. But it's also what you want to do with it. If caning it hard around corners then decent tyres will make a noticeable difference. Running to the shops with the occasional traffic light GP, then less so. I can't remember the exact model but Nankang have a sport tyre that is well regarded and (used to be at least) good value. dome and loserone 2
Dave_Q Posted June 4 Posted June 4 Nankang NS2/NS20? https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nankang/ns-20/195-45-r16-84v-1554314 About £60 a corner. F fuel economy rating is quite reassuring as it means they should be grippy, C wet grip rating less so. A quick google says you can get PS3s for about £100-110 a corner. So nearly double.
Soundwave Posted June 4 Posted June 4 I use Kumho Ecsta HS52s on my MX5 and I've had no complaints so far. Looking at ATS, they'd be £300 fully fitted in your Clio's size. D rated for economy, A rated for wet grip. I know some people on here have had issues regarding longevity with Kumhos, but that hasn't been my personal experience. But, as ever, your mileage may vary. Literally, in this case. Kiltox 1
SiC Posted June 4 Posted June 4 11 minutes ago, Dave_Q said: Nankang NS2/NS20? https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nankang/ns-20/195-45-r16-84v-1554314 About £60 a corner. F fuel economy rating is quite reassuring as it means they should be grippy, C wet grip rating less so. A quick google says you can get PS3s for about £100-110 a corner. So nearly double. I remember now. NS2 aren't great but NS2R is the one with all the raving. At least a few years ago anyway.
Dave_Q Posted June 4 Posted June 4 5 minutes ago, SiC said: I remember now. NS2 aren't great but NS2R is the one with all the raving. At least a few years ago anyway. NS2Rs are like £120 in that size so not a saving vs Michelins but probably higher performance as they are a trackday semi-slick.
SiC Posted June 4 Posted June 4 Just now, Dave_Q said: NS2Rs are like £120 in that size so not a saving vs Michelins but probably higher performance as they are a trackday semi-slick. Ah yeah that makes sense. They used to be raved as cheap and excellent performance. But I guess they've caught on to this and priced them accordingly to the competition.
SiC Posted June 4 Posted June 4 The 16 inch wheels definitely have quite a bit of a premium and much poorer choice over the 15 inch wheels in these sizes. Problem is, a second hand set of alloys in 15 inch is still far more than the tyre price difference.
SiC Posted June 4 Posted June 4 58 minutes ago, dome said: I run Uniroyal Rainsports on the Kangoo and they're decent. Not the ultimate in dry grip but very good in the wet and I live in Scotland. Looking through the choices available, I'd probably go for the Rainsports on this if I didn't want to fork out for PS3/etc. https://www.blackcircles.com/brands/uniroyal/rainsport-5/195-45-r16-v-84?tyre=39729020 Blackcircle usually have it on offer, just they're reducing other tyre brands today.
Kiltox Posted June 4 Author Posted June 4 7 minutes ago, JJ0063 said: I mean… you’re not far off dome and JJ0063 2
JJ0063 Posted June 4 Posted June 4 12 minutes ago, Kiltox said: I mean… you’re not far off I’ve seen those kits that are similar with roof lining coloured caps on if that’s what you’ve gone for? It’ll look like a chesterfield sofa!
Kiltox Posted June 4 Author Posted June 4 9 minutes ago, JJ0063 said: I’ve seen those kits that are similar with roof lining coloured caps on if that’s what you’ve gone for? It’ll look like a chesterfield sofa! Yeah that’s the one. It’ll do for now, I’ll put a new one in at some point I guess. mk2_craig and JJ0063 2
JJ0063 Posted June 4 Posted June 4 Just now, Kiltox said: Yeah that’s the one. It’ll do for now, I’ll put a new one in at some point I guess. It’s definitely a car worth saving, I’ve always thought these will head the same way as stuff like Saxo VTR’s etc.
wuvvum Posted June 4 Posted June 4 I've got Rainsports on the front of the Merc, I've been pretty impressed to be honest. Tried to make it understeer on wet roundabouts but to no avail.
Snipes Posted June 4 Posted June 4 6 hours ago, Supernaut said: My Clio RSi had some Spyders on the back. Kwik Fit budget brand from the late 2000s... In 2023. They were shiny, and still had loads of tread, but it would go sideways on wet roundabouts at about 20mph. They got replaced rather sharpish. Ceat Spyders! Kwik Fit "mid range" brand lol.
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