Buttonwillow Raceway; April 15th, 2005
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The experience guys are usually on R-compound tires such as the Toyo RA1, Hoosier R3S03/4s, etc. and even full slicks by Good Year and Hoosier. Some still ride on Street compound tires, however.
The best street compound tires are the Bridgestone S03, Good Year Eagle F1 GS-D3, Michelin Pilot Sport/Pilot Sport 2, BFGoodrich Comp KD, etc.
In reality ... any tire will do just fine. It's more about car control than setting the best time, which is not a good idea if one's still new at the game.
Ya coming Bruce? ... do it!
The best street compound tires are the Bridgestone S03, Good Year Eagle F1 GS-D3, Michelin Pilot Sport/Pilot Sport 2, BFGoodrich Comp KD, etc.
In reality ... any tire will do just fine. It's more about car control than setting the best time, which is not a good idea if one's still new at the game.
Ya coming Bruce? ... do it!
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Clint is correct, as always. Safety first. This is not a venue for the Jackie Stewart wannabe crowd.
Having said that, it is beau coup fast!
Tires, if you want to use a street tire you probably want something out of the "ultra high performance summer" category. There are also good offerings from Kumho, Dunlop, Yokohama, Nitto, Toyo, Avon etc. that you can check out. The Goodyear and Bridgestones as Clint has noted wear well and grip like heck, but are real heavy. I would prefer a Michelin or Toyo due to the advanced lightweight rubber formulas that they use. For economy, the Kumhos are something to investigate. Do NOT track on 19's or 20's if you want the best performance, as those push too much weight outside the center, and the sidewalls are getting mighty thin aspect ratios, certainly outside the parameters of optimal contact patch in cornering. Probably the best street tire for grip (in the DRY ONLY) is the BF Goodrich T/A KD. But I think it is not available in 18" sizes for our car. It is available in 16 and 17inch diameters. You can do some good research on tires through TireRack and epinions, as well as these threads.
See you out there.
Having said that, it is beau coup fast!
Tires, if you want to use a street tire you probably want something out of the "ultra high performance summer" category. There are also good offerings from Kumho, Dunlop, Yokohama, Nitto, Toyo, Avon etc. that you can check out. The Goodyear and Bridgestones as Clint has noted wear well and grip like heck, but are real heavy. I would prefer a Michelin or Toyo due to the advanced lightweight rubber formulas that they use. For economy, the Kumhos are something to investigate. Do NOT track on 19's or 20's if you want the best performance, as those push too much weight outside the center, and the sidewalls are getting mighty thin aspect ratios, certainly outside the parameters of optimal contact patch in cornering. Probably the best street tire for grip (in the DRY ONLY) is the BF Goodrich T/A KD. But I think it is not available in 18" sizes for our car. It is available in 16 and 17inch diameters. You can do some good research on tires through TireRack and epinions, as well as these threads.
See you out there.
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Originally Posted by THX723
Darn it ... I forgot about it again! I guess I better start a thread on this before it's too late.
Let me know what stuff you would like for the post running festivities we plan to put on, and I will see what I can do. The coupe doesn't hold a lot after all the prep and maintenance stuff is crammed in there, but the back seat can carry a lot.
Hey, if you don't start a thread, I will!
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