Dilemma time. Logic dictates that I should stick a full set of R888’s on as the car is more likely to see wet muddy country lanes than a dry track this year. But, the front 48’s are only a fraction worn while the rears are either close or on the limit.
Is it silly to put new R888’s on the rear and keep the 48’s on the front until they’re ready for replacement?
Words of wisdom?
I did exactly the same on my old exige and about to do the same on my new exige, never had any problems as they are closly matched.
Gav
Thank you, thats all I need to hear
Hi, I’ve had this combination on mine since I bought the car in December, no problems at all, handles really well.
Dave
Looks like it’s a workable option.
I have the same and touch wood I’m not dead yet.
Damn - I wish this thread had been up 6 weeks ago when I replaced my rear 48’s!
I think I am going to change to Toyo’s when the fronts are shot, regardless of the rears, as I need to eliminate tyre noise from my humming problem - and save over �100!
Damn - I wish this thread had been up 6 weeks ago when I replaced my rear 48’s!
I think I am going to change to Toyo’s when the fronts are shot, regardless of the rears, as I need to eliminate tyre noise from my humming problem - and save over �100!
My car has a humming problem I was told was tyres, you hear it around 65mph the worst. Changed the rears to 888s and its still there, I can hear it even if I dip the clutch.
Boothy, me too - it stays exactly the same if you coast in neutral as well?
Mine starts at 30, gets worse at 38 before fading away (almost) and is very high pitched at 50 or so, by which time you can’t hear anything above the supercharger and wind noise anyway!
I will have to get Paul Matty to check it out in August when it goes for it’s annual service - shame the warranty finishes then though, hope it isn’t serious?
Oh, sorry for going off topic BTW !
Dare I say it could be a wheel bearing? Had this on two other cars (not Lotus), garage didn;t diagnose until they were completely shot.
BTW - going with R888 - �252 from Camskill.
�252 - What are A048’s these days ?
I totally agree, I think wheel bearing.
@ 5k miles
Hmmm, it probably won�t wobble if you shake it but if you jack it up, turn the wheel and see if it sounds rough and devoid of all its grease, that WILL be the bearing. But at 5K that would be surprising never the less.