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  1. Radnor

    Radnor Formula Junior

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    #1 Radnor, Aug 5, 2010
    I was looking to put some slicks on my R500 Superlight. Other than the Avon tires on the Caterham website, does anyone know where I can get tires? The OEM tires are 175/55 13 for the fronts and 205/55 13 for the back.
     
  2. jmn

    jmn Formula Junior

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    #2 jmn, Aug 5, 2010
    Roger Kraus Racing (www.rogerkrausracing.com) is a good source and has good prices stateside because they bring in containers of tires. You can get Hoosier or Avons from them in a variety of sizes and compounds. Did you guys ever figure out your low oil pressure light at idle? I sold my R500 to Justin Heil but I have a new one on the way, should be here in a few weeks. Nothing else compares, at least on the street.
     
  3. Radnor

    Radnor Formula Junior

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    #3 Radnor, Aug 30, 2010
    After calling Roger Kraus and Ben at Caterham USA, I opted for Hoozier R6's. 185/60 up front (up from 175/55) and 225/60 in the back (up from 205/55). The Avon CR500's last 8 track days.

    We installed a "dummy" oil pressure light that comes on if it goes below 20 psi as a back-up for the still faltering Stack oil pressure sender which has already been replaced to no avail.

    Otherwise, the R500 is fantastic. Quick as crap. Handling so predictable. No driver aides whatsoever. I am still not the measure of the car but I am having a blast learning.
     
  4. Radnor

    Radnor Formula Junior

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    #4 Radnor, Aug 30, 2010
    Just read my reply after posting it....sheesh. No wonder I need a secretary. It's "Hoosier" not "Hoozier" and the Avons "lasted" not "last."

    There's probably more errors. My apologies.
     
  5. Aedo

    Aedo F1 Rookie

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    #5 Aedo, Sep 2, 2010
    Can't help on tyre choice for the car - but great to hear you're having fun with the car :)

    Any new pics :D
     
  6. Radnor

    Radnor Formula Junior

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    #6 Radnor, Sep 3, 2010
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    Aedo F1 Rookie

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    #7 Aedo, Sep 3, 2010
    Awesome! Thanks! I am seriously jealous!
     
  8. jmn

    jmn Formula Junior

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  9. Aedo

    Aedo F1 Rookie

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    #9 Aedo, Sep 4, 2010
    Ha-ha! Great colour scheme! The new one should look brilliant in krypton green!
     
  10. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    #10 Arvin Grajau, Sep 5, 2010
    hoosers?
     
  11. Radnor

    Radnor Formula Junior

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    #11 Radnor, Sep 5, 2010
    Yup...Hoosier 185/60 up front and 225/60 in the back are en route
     
  12. Radnor

    Radnor Formula Junior

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    #12 Radnor, Oct 12, 2010
    Just to follow up...the R500 is an altered beast on the R6's. HUGE difference over the stock Avon CR500's. Never going back.
     
  13. BBL

    BBL Formula Junior

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    #13 BBL, Oct 13, 2010
    It does not surprise me that you found the Hoosier slicks to be an improvement over the treaded Avon road tires.
     

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