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05-19-2008, 12:23 PM
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Just finished a weekend at Putnam on Goodyear Eagle F1 all seasons
245/40/18 front
265/40/18 rear
They gripped well at first when I was in HPDE1, but I graduated to HPDE2 on Sunday morning and started driving a bit more aggressively when I gained more confidence and learned the track. I don't have any pics, but they look like they were melted by a huge blowtorch or something. They didn't lose a ton of grip, but I think after one more weekend in HPDE 2 or 3 they will be toast.
245/40/18 front
265/40/18 rear
They gripped well at first when I was in HPDE1, but I graduated to HPDE2 on Sunday morning and started driving a bit more aggressively when I gained more confidence and learned the track. I don't have any pics, but they look like they were melted by a huge blowtorch or something. They didn't lose a ton of grip, but I think after one more weekend in HPDE 2 or 3 they will be toast.
05-19-2008, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by betamotorsports
I've really happy with the Sumitomo HTRZ3 as the street tire on my 350Z.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=HTR+Z+III
Yeah, they don't have the "name" that a lot of other tires have, but the "name" isn't worth double the price IMHO.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=HTR+Z+III
Yeah, they don't have the "name" that a lot of other tires have, but the "name" isn't worth double the price IMHO.
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05-19-2008, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mistico
RT615s are hard to beat for tire life and price. Ride quality on the road is not as good as the Bridgestones though.
05-19-2008, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
How did
Road Course Tires (who's running what?)
morf into another
Best street tires thread?
Road Course Tires (who's running what?)
morf into another
Best street tires thread?
OP said he wanted a "streetable tire"
05-20-2008, 03:23 AM
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apharm I tried PMing you but ur inbox is full.
What size wheel/offset are you running for the 275/40's all around?
And to everybody else, do you think 255/40 all around is good enough? Especially in the rear. Or does 275/40's make a huge difference? I have a deal on a set of track rims 18x8.5 all around wrapped with 255/40 RT615's that I might pick up.
(Novice driver)
What size wheel/offset are you running for the 275/40's all around?
And to everybody else, do you think 255/40 all around is good enough? Especially in the rear. Or does 275/40's make a huge difference? I have a deal on a set of track rims 18x8.5 all around wrapped with 255/40 RT615's that I might pick up.
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05-20-2008, 12:33 PM
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615's aren't great at all, i've ran them several times. In the beginning they're okay but once you wear them out, it's like you're driving on ice. Hankook RS2's are better than 615's. The treadwear and traction you guys are referring to is for a measurement in the wet not dry. Toyo R888's, Advan A048's are really good road course tires. Michelin cups aren't bad either but not as good as the toyo's or advans.
05-20-2008, 03:52 PM
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For those that are considering the REO50A and the REO50A PP, i have tried them both. I like them both, but I think the PP performs much better at the track.
Will they last as long? Don't know yet. I got 6 HPDEs, 4 autox, and 12K out of the REO50A's. I don't expect the PP's to hold up that long.
Will they last as long? Don't know yet. I got 6 HPDEs, 4 autox, and 12K out of the REO50A's. I don't expect the PP's to hold up that long.
05-21-2008, 08:23 AM
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The treadwear and traction you guys are referring to is for a measurement in the wet not dry.
The traction is wet in a straight line only but the treadwear is dry testing.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=48
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05-21-2008, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AznSky
apharm I tried PMing you but ur inbox is full.
What size wheel/offset are you running for the 275/40's all around?
And to everybody else, do you think 255/40 all around is good enough? Especially in the rear. Or does 275/40's make a huge difference? I have a deal on a set of track rims 18x8.5 all around wrapped with 255/40 RT615's that I might pick up.
(Novice driver)
What size wheel/offset are you running for the 275/40's all around?
And to everybody else, do you think 255/40 all around is good enough? Especially in the rear. Or does 275/40's make a huge difference? I have a deal on a set of track rims 18x8.5 all around wrapped with 255/40 RT615's that I might pick up.
(Novice driver)
I really liked the RT's in 275 all around. I did run 255 / 275 but in the end 275on all 4 corners worked out better for me. I mounted them on an MB Motorsport wheel in 17X9 +27. It cleared my Stoptech brakes without issue. I'm lowered almost an inch
05-21-2008, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow*Jim
Just finished a weekend at Putnam on Goodyear Eagle F1 all seasons
245/40/18 front
265/40/18 rear
They gripped well at first when I was in HPDE1, but I graduated to HPDE2 on Sunday morning and started driving a bit more aggressively when I gained more confidence and learned the track. I don't have any pics, but they look like they were melted by a huge blowtorch or something. They didn't lose a ton of grip, but I think after one more weekend in HPDE 2 or 3 they will be toast.
245/40/18 front
265/40/18 rear
They gripped well at first when I was in HPDE1, but I graduated to HPDE2 on Sunday morning and started driving a bit more aggressively when I gained more confidence and learned the track. I don't have any pics, but they look like they were melted by a huge blowtorch or something. They didn't lose a ton of grip, but I think after one more weekend in HPDE 2 or 3 they will be toast.
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05-27-2008, 01:39 PM
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I'm actually picking up a set of (4) 18x8.5 +33 Rays track wheels with 255/40's wrapped around. It's a more conservative setup for me right now since I'm just starting out. I figure if I do start getting hardcore, I'll move up to 275's on 9.5's.
