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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.

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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

Would you say that the RA1's are even stickier and more aggressive than the RE11's?
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
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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Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :
 
I run R6 on the street and at the track.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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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.

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Originally posted by DEVERO2:
I run R6 on the street and at the track.

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I knwo what R6's are and those are full out slicks. I dont know how you drive those on the street?!?!
 

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Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :
 
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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Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
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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Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :
 
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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Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :
 
Hoosiers, Kuhmo's & Toyo RA1's
 

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Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
does hoosier make a summer tire? what model?
 

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Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :
 
i run the toyo r888 and love them! my only complaint is that they are noisy
 

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Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :
 

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Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
does hoosier make a summer tire? what model?

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