trackday tyres
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trackday tyres
which tyres do you guys use for your trackdays?
i need some new ones now to replace my r888's-what are my options or is it 888's?the car only does trackdays.
what about the kumho/dunlop/yokohama ones?
i need some new ones now to replace my r888's-what are my options or is it 888's?the car only does trackdays.
what about the kumho/dunlop/yokohama ones?
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speak to SiB as hes uses loads of different ones,,, or have a word with JC as he might have a option for you but it aint R888's and not sure if he still can,, but might be worth asking as he seems to be good at sourcing stuff
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I've been very happy with the medium compound R888s I've got - to be honest though I've not tried the others.
Worth a mention though is that there was a test of different trackday tyres in 225/40 x 18 on an E46 3-series and the Kumho came out top.
Tested were the Kumho Ecsta V70A, Mich Pilot Sport Cup, Pirelli P-Zero Corsa, R888 and Advan A048. Pilots and R888s were very close behind and I wouldn't be surprised if the Kumho traded absolute grip for a faster wear rate
Worth a mention though is that there was a test of different trackday tyres in 225/40 x 18 on an E46 3-series and the Kumho came out top.
Tested were the Kumho Ecsta V70A, Mich Pilot Sport Cup, Pirelli P-Zero Corsa, R888 and Advan A048. Pilots and R888s were very close behind and I wouldn't be surprised if the Kumho traded absolute grip for a faster wear rate
Personally love R888s. Grip well from cold. Soft ish though IMHO
Currently using Yoko A048s - similar grip to R888s, but take a lap longer to grip properly. Slightly longer lasting than R888s
Have used Yoko A046s as well for one event, not as good as 48s.
Yoko C Drives - hard wearing and grip well, but not as well as R888 style tyres.
Have used Slicks - Yoko Advans. Cheap, grip like R888s but last longer oddly! Was expecting huge grip, but think they are more endurance focussed... If you have spare wheels and tracks that allow them slicks are the way forward.
Not used Dunlops (D02J etc) but know Mike R uses them with great results, and he knows his onions so worth looking into. Roughly 50% more pricey than R888s for the same size tyre.
R888s for me, bought from Martin is my personal choice
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Si
Currently using Yoko A048s - similar grip to R888s, but take a lap longer to grip properly. Slightly longer lasting than R888s
Have used Yoko A046s as well for one event, not as good as 48s.
Yoko C Drives - hard wearing and grip well, but not as well as R888 style tyres.
Have used Slicks - Yoko Advans. Cheap, grip like R888s but last longer oddly! Was expecting huge grip, but think they are more endurance focussed... If you have spare wheels and tracks that allow them slicks are the way forward.
Not used Dunlops (D02J etc) but know Mike R uses them with great results, and he knows his onions so worth looking into. Roughly 50% more pricey than R888s for the same size tyre.
R888s for me, bought from Martin is my personal choice
.Si
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