Best Drift Tires?

[IZZY79]

Last Friday I went to a track day. It was the first for my 1M.

I like to drift as much as I can. Unfortunatly by the end of the day my tires where almost gone and they only had 2,500 km on them.

I ran my stock wheels and tires.

What tire should I get If I want to drift harder and longer and not have to buy tires everytime I do it?

Should I get some 18s?

I dont know much about this so I would really apreciate any suggestions.

Thanks!

[chachacha28]

i used to drift my old E30 a good bit, it went to the junkyard or local tire shops (bought used tires). 18's will be hard to find used in any decent condition (they are more expensive, so people wait longer to replace them, and not too many cars in the junkyard have low-pro 18's). Id just buy the cheapest tires in the closest size that fits the wheel. Front tires matter a lot more than rear tires.

[Dan Parker]

Any tire is the best drift tire. It's a state of mind.

[IZZY79]

Originally Posted by ezeedee

i used to drift my old E30 a good bit, it went to the junkyard or local tire shops (bought used tires). 18's will be hard to find used in any decent condition (they are more expensive, so people wait longer to replace them, and not too many cars in the junkyard have low-pro 18's). Id just buy the cheapest tires in the closest size that fits the wheel. Front tires matter a lot more than rear tires.

Those are good ideas.

Thanks!

[IZZY79]

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Any tire is the best drift tire. It's a state of mind.

I know but I just want to save some money, thats all lol

[RaptorKTM]

stock tires, just add more air to the rear and you will be good. Otherwise try GTRadial USA

[Clovef]

+1 on the increased rear tire pressure and a lot not a little. It will decrease the traction in the rear fir increased slip angel and keep the tires from rolling over on there sides as much.

[Dan Parker]

What track day organization promotes drifting?

[RaptorKTM]

none, there are specific track days dedicated to drifting at Horse Thief Mile in California, other then that I know of none.

[TXmtrhed]

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

What track day organization promotes drifting?

As you know, most track orgs discourage drifting but there is a drifting organization in Texas that has some practice days at the Mineral Wells airport. Haven't been but I know someone on m3post that has.

http://www.fabricatedmotorsports.com/?page_id=13

As for the best tires? What ever's on the car right before you replace them.

[GaryS]

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

What track day organization promotes drifting?

We have a Drift Nirvana club here. I've looked at their program and read some threads in their forum. As far as I can tell, no one risks their daily driver or anything but a dedicated drift car.

[IZZY79]

Originally Posted by Clovef

+1 on the increased rear tire pressure and a lot not a little. It will decrease the traction in the rear fir increased slip angel and keep the tires from rolling over on there sides as much.

Originally Posted by RaptorKTM

stock tires, just add more air to the rear and you will be good. Otherwise try GTRadial USA

I wish I would have done that on Friday...
Im sure that would have helped a lot.

What tire pressure should I run on the rears?

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by IZZY79

Last Friday I went to a track day. It was the first for my 1M.

I like to drift as much as I can. Unfortunatly by the end of the day my tires where almost gone and they only had 2,500 km on them.

I ran my stock wheels and tires.

What tire should I get If I want to drift harder and longer and not have to buy tires everytime I do it?

Should I get some 18s?

I dont know much about this so I would really apreciate any suggestions.

Thanks!

You will want a tire with decent grip, progressive breakaway characteristics, long wear and probably low cost as well since they won't last very long.

Hankook RS3's have served us well on the track/autocross and a bit of drifting.

[chachacha28]

Originally Posted by IZZY79

I wish I would have done that on Friday...
Im sure that would have helped a lot.

What tire pressure should I run on the rears?

I used to pump them up to the max sidewall recommendation.

[IZZY79]

Originally Posted by ezeedee

I used to pump them up to the max sidewall recommendation.

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

You will want a tire with decent grip, progressive breakaway characteristics, long wear and probably low cost as well since they won't last very long.

Hankook RS3's have served us well on the track/autocross and a bit of drifting.

thanks for the info!!!

[Diego@Lutzperformance]

We use the FALKEN Azenis RT-615K on our pro drift car.

[IZZY79]

that tire looks great!!

What about durability? and performance on normal track driving?

Thanks

[Diego@Lutzperformance]

We have several customer running them at various driving event in FL.

This are the specs of the tires we are running.
Size:
265/35R18

UTQG:
200-A-A

Load/Speed:
97W

Max Load:
1609

Reinforced Sidewall

[J.Lowrey]

If you're not looking tear the bank account a new butthole (drifting gets 'spensive fast), I've used onlinetires.com for some Federal's as spares on my car, and I run 245/40/18's out back.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by J.Lowrey

If you're not looking tear the bank account a new butthole (drifting gets 'spensive fast), I've used onlinetires.com for some Federal's as spares on my car, and I run 245/40/18's out back.

How are the federals? A friend mentioned them to me and then I was shamed by another friend for thinking of them. Personally, I am looking for a third set of wheels so street tires that roll around for car shows and some street miles occasionally are really all I need.