02-21-2015, 11:33 AM | #1 |
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R comp tire recommendations?
Looking for a set of 275/35 18's. Does anyone have personal experience with one tire or another on our cars that they can share?
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02-21-2015, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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Going to bag them and swap them at the track. I would say 90% track and 10% street.
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02-21-2015, 08:40 PM | #4 | |
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You might also consider Toyo R888 (or RA1) and the Nitto NT-01 depending on the sizes you want to run. The Hankook Z214 is also a very good tire. Neil |
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You can heat cycle the tire out a lot quicker |
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02-23-2015, 06:21 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the feedback guys. While I think the hoosier is the best tire I am not sure I am quite there yet. I am thinking my next step is an R comp like the RA-1, R888 and NT-01 however I am not sure which one to go with. I was leaning towards the NT-01 because I am told they last a long while but from what I have been reading a lot of people say they are often greasy and do not heat up quickly.
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02-23-2015, 06:58 PM | #10 | |
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Check the sizes are available and make your decision based on that. Neil |
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02-23-2015, 09:51 PM | #11 |
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I'm told the RA-1 may have the edge for the wet when new because of the tread pattern, before they wear down to slicks...
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02-24-2015, 09:14 AM | #12 |
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Yes, lots of racers use full tread RA-1 tires as their rain tire (if they don't run Hoosier wets), although the RA-1 faster in the dry if they're shaved to about 4/32".
I'm uncertain, but believe that the substantially similar NT-01 may come from the factory with 4/32" tread. Neil Last edited by MDORPHN; 02-24-2015 at 11:11 AM.. |
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02-24-2015, 06:14 PM | #13 |
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I can't speak to the 1M / BMW but I have run R888s on my WRX and I get between 4 and 6 track / autocross days out of them. This includes using them as a normal street tire to drive to / from the track or AC event.
Couple that with them being REALLY fun and legal on the twisties and I've strongly considered a set for the 1M.... |
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I have run Conti Slicks and R888s on the track, both are great, trying Yoko Advans soon.
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Several Auto'xers have been busted due to that. Although, I have been guilty of driving my Rabbit (The SUPERbunny!!!!) with Goodyear cantilever slicks on the street. Nice that you don't have to slow down at all for off ramps. |
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