1M Track Test-Hankook RS3's-Wet & Dry

[Pete_vB]

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Good point Pete. Another possible factor is the 1,100 lb weight difference between cars. I'm assuming you tried the RS3's on that old/new Porsche?

Actually that was on the 1M.

It is a bit tricky to find tires that work well on the 911- most wide modern tires short of R compounds are designed for far more load, and you notice them not working due to both construction and compound. Haven't tried the RS3s on it yet, but I think it might struggle on them.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Pete_vB

Actually that was on the 1M.

It is a bit tricky to find tires that work well on the 911- most wide modern tires short of R compounds are designed for far more load, and you notice them not working due to both construction and compound. Haven't tried the RS3s on it yet, but I think it might struggle on them.

the RS3s weigh a TON compared to the Hoosiers and continentals I had been running. My 18s with arc 8s weigh significanltly more than my stock setup, or at least my back is telling me that.

And I agree, on a lighter weight car...they'd feel like lead shoes.

[Jet Mech]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

the RS3s weigh a TON compared to the Hoosiers and continentals I had been running. My 18s with arc 8s weigh significanltly more than my stock setup, or at least my back is telling me that.

And I agree, on a lighter weight car...they'd feel like lead shoes.

I weighed the stock 19s with PS2s and the 18s RS3 with arc 8 and i saved 1 to 2 lbs per corner so its lighter than stock. This is with 265 front and 285 rear RS3s. I wish i still had the pics that showed the weights. Its not a huge savings but its still a tad lighter than stock.

[Dan Parker]

My back tells me the RS3's on 18" ARC8's are a good bit lighter. I've moved all these wheels around a lot lately.

[Texas F1]

Originally Posted by Jet Mech

I weighed the stock 19s with PS2s and the 18s RS3 with arc 8 and i saved 1 to 2 lbs per corner so its lighter than stock. This is with 265 front and 285 rear RS3s. I wish i still had the pics that showed the weights. Its not a huge savings but its still a tad lighter than stock.

I also weighed my stock rims with the PS2 compared to Apex 18s with the RS3 tires. My results:

Stock fronts: 48.8 lbs each
Stock rears: 52.0 lbs each

Apex fronts: 47.8 lbs each
Apex rears: 50.4 lbs each

The Apex wheels are quite a bit lighter, but with the Hankooks, there is only a slight weight savings overall. But, anything lighter helps just a bit.

[Ender_]

Got mine or today WOW what a difference doesn't compare to the PS2 grips like crazy and they feel a lot lighter than stock
Very happy with them I have a track day this friday so I'll report back then.

[Dan Parker]

Headed to AMP tomorrow so I'll post back with more reviews. It should be quite hot and the surface is very grippy.