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Saleen 00-768
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iv been lookin at a few different summer tires and jus want to know what other corner carvers are running.
these are the ones i had my eye on...
Hankook rs3 -great price for the tire IMO (im leanin toward these ones)
dunlop z1 star spec
kumho ecsta xs -i heard these give good feedback (squeal at their limits)
anyone runnin these? what other good tires are ther?
oh and somthin with a decent to good wear rate!
any opinions are appreciated!
[ June 04, 2011, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: sneakyfox90 ]
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Im current running Bridgestone RE11's. I love them but I don't think I'd buy them again because of the cost. I got a good deal on a set so I jumped on it, but my next ones will probably be the RS3's or Star Specs. I've heard good things about both of those.
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yea the re-11s were orginally wat i wanted but there outta my range lol
i wish they didnt stop makin the re-01s
[ June 04, 2011, 09:27 PM: Message edited by: sneakyfox90 ]
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any of those will be very good.
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What is your guys' take on Toyo R888's or RA-1's? I know these are more aggressive tires than those mentioned above, but are they still considered "street tires?" I found a decent deal on a set of RA1's and I want to try them out when I get some 17" rims. Will they be too sticky for me to learn car control or are they still a good tire to run for a beginner in HPDE?
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too sticky for a beginner IMO, even your re11's are pushing it, those have a crazy amount of grip for a street tire, though I noticed a large difference when I moved from re01's to my current nt01's, which are essentially the same as r888's with a different tread pattern.
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quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
too sticky for a beginner IMO, even your re11's are pushing it, those have a crazy amount of grip for a street tire, though I noticed a large difference when I moved from re01's to my current nt01's, which are essentially the same as r888's with a different tread pattern.
yea, I love these RE11's. They're pretty sticky when heated but I dont really get much feedback (squealing) on the track. or it could mean I'm just hella slow ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Would you say that the RA1's are even stickier and more aggressive than the RE11's?
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ra-1's are much more sticky and aggressive than re11's, I'd say they are on par with nt01's and r888's.
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I run R6 on the street and at the track.
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quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
ra-1's are much more sticky and aggressive than re11's, I'd say they are on par with nt01's and r888's.
Hmmmm...I really dont want to go down this route, but I may just get the tires and save them for a while.
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I run R6 on the street and at the track.
I knwo what R6's are and those are full out slicks. I dont know how you drive those on the street?!?! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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they are not full slicks they have 2 grooves lol. its not hard as long as i dont drive like an ass hole lol
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You really don't want to run race tires on the street and that would include DOT race tires like the Hoosiers. Any tire with a wear rating of 100 or less. The main reason is they're not designed to take the abuse street tires are subjected to. The sidewalls aren't strong enough for potholes, the body is thinner so they'll wear out faster and your heat cycling the hell out of them. They'll be hard as rocks in no time.
The main reason for beginners to avoid race tires on the track is something completely different.
Race tires have a lot more grip. First time you try a set you'll be amazed. They hold the asphalt like nothing you've felt before and you'll be able to take corners at a much higher speed. But all that comes with a big risk.
When street tires approach their limit, they'll start to squeal but they'll keep that level of traction. Race tires, once you go over the limit, actually have a lot less traction than street tires. Peak grip is a lot higher but grip drops off dramatically if you push them too far. Generally for a beginner that means trouble. Road racing is definitely a sport where you want to learn to walk before you run. Develop a feel for the car sliding. You'll probably go over the limit of the tires but you'll have a much better chance of regaining control with street tires than with race tires.
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i know. my car sees about 11 miles a year on the street. just pulling it in and out to wash it or race it
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Hoosiers, Kuhmo's & Toyo RA1's
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does hoosier make a summer tire? what model?
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i run the toyo r888 and love them! my only complaint is that they are noisy ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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