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Post by thorpy36 on Jul 27, 2017 8:19:06 GMT
Right guys I said I'd be firing questions left right and centre sooo here's my first one and it could be an endless discussion tbh.
So tyres. For my car I plan to use it as a weekend spirited road / occasional track day car. What are going to be my best options to support both types of driving ? I am currently running a 235/40/17 Falken Azenis fk453. Which is known as a mid range In terms of grip.
To put you into the picture of the cars current position, I'm already running a wider wheel then stock from 6j standard to an 8.5j to help improve contact patch. Along with upper strut bracing front and rear and BC BR coilovers. I'm not sure if these modifications make a difference in choosing tyres hence why I list them.
So fire away guys your advice will be greatly appreciated !
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Post by TBFFsam on Jul 27, 2017 12:35:45 GMT
Its always a catch 22 with tyres, as with track day stuff its bad on the road, wears out quicker but better on track.
Really depends what you want from the car.
I'm going for Yoko AD08R next as an intermediate tyre.
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Post by eurorob on Jul 27, 2017 19:01:50 GMT
Nankang ultra sport ns2r
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Post by loui on Jul 27, 2017 19:09:43 GMT
Bang for buck I think it's hard to beat Federal RSR's but you do have to keep any eye out for them cracking. This has happened more to me on very high speed circuits like Silverstone gp and Bedford gt.
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Post by smallspeed on Jul 28, 2017 6:58:26 GMT
do you have space for a second set of wheels/tyres?..
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Post by Jay TrackAddict on Jul 28, 2017 9:27:05 GMT
Im currently using Nankang AR1's on the Puma as both its road and track tyres and I can recommend them. They are a bit noisy on the road but then a track orientated car always will be compromised when using it on the road.
As Sam says, a Yoko AD08R is a really good intermediate tyre.
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Post by Wayne Trackaddict on Jul 28, 2017 16:48:28 GMT
i am currently using NS2R's mostly on track but some road driving and they up there for a Road/track tyre!
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Post by thorpy36 on Jul 30, 2017 19:45:25 GMT
Thanks for the advice guys ! The moistness doesn't really worry me as it's old as hell with being stripped out and no sound deadening. The AD08R sound like a good idea if they are a good intermediate... and a second set of wheels is an option but if I was to go that route would I be better off going for a semi slick that is dedicated solely for track ?
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Post by TBFFsam on Jul 30, 2017 19:59:35 GMT
If you go second wheels go full slicks.
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Post by andy on Jul 31, 2017 6:45:50 GMT
I've ran federal rsr's as road/track tyres ,they have lasted very well and performed well on track ,I am aware there are better options for track tyres but when I bought them it was getting a balance of performance v longevity ,I can't complain at either however they are shocking in the wet I now run road tyres as road/wets and yet to kill the rsr's on track I will then look at other options ,
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Post by josh11490 on Jul 31, 2017 22:53:02 GMT
I've used AD08's on road and track and highly rate them.
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Post by lerch on Aug 3, 2017 8:18:41 GMT
I've currently got Federal 595 RS-R's on the F and I'm very happy with how they have held up and performed on the various track days I've done. The one thing I have found is that they work much better at higher pressures weirdly. I tried running 26F and 28R at Silverstone after a chat with a friend who works for Team HARD but seemed to really struggle with under steer and general feel. At Donington I increased the pressures to 30F and 32R with much better grip and feel.
I've also tried a friend's car who runs the Nankang NS2R which I believe are equivalent and I personally don't think they are as good as the Federal's.
If I could afford it I would go for a second set of alloys with full slicks but also tempted to try the Federal FZ201's as they look almost pornographic!
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Post by duffmanuk300 on Aug 3, 2017 9:47:15 GMT
I currently have a spare set of 17" Subaru Impreza Alloys with Toyo Proxies on them, never actually used them on track though, what is everyones experience with them?
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Post by lerch on Aug 3, 2017 13:11:11 GMT
I currently have a spare set of 17" Subaru Impreza Alloys with Toyo Proxies on them, never actually used them on track though, what is everyones experience with them? I bought a second hand set of wheels with Proxies on a few years ago........the tyre's were that good that they are now used as planters in my garden lol |
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Post by duffmanuk300 on Aug 3, 2017 13:32:19 GMT
I currently have a spare set of 17" Subaru Impreza Alloys with Toyo Proxies on them, never actually used them on track though, what is everyones experience with them? I bought a second hand set of wheels with Proxies on a few years ago........the tyre's were that good that they are now used as planters in my garden lol So pretty good as tyres and a pot for plants then lol |
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