Time For R Compounds
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Time For R Compounds
Any suggestions on track tires? Over 50 track days with my 2008 Nizmo 350Z and still running the OEM Potenza RE050A 245/40ZR -18 front and 265/35R19 rear.
Do I keep the 19" rims in the back?
Do I keep the 19" rims in the back?
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I run NTO1's. Nice tire, wears well, good grip.
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I like the stiffer sidewall of the NT01. Although I have been hearing good things about the RS3's ( less of an R than a dual purpose tire I am told)
A buddy of mine has run the NT01 and the R888 and thinks the R888 is nicer and supposedly the NT01/R888/RA1 share a compound, but different construction.
Has anyone used the new Toyo Rs1?
A buddy of mine has run the NT01 and the R888 and thinks the R888 is nicer and supposedly the NT01/R888/RA1 share a compound, but different construction.
Has anyone used the new Toyo Rs1?
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Another suggestion for a square setup. It will let you rotate the car better, and end up saving money in the long run because you have more options to rotate the tires.
yes the NT01, R888, and RA1 use the same compound. The NT's run better out of the box, the RA1's run better with a bit of a shave, and the R888's fall in between the two.
You can also take a look at the Kuhmo 710's. They aren't quite as good ad Hoosier R6's, but they last a lot longer and are cheaper to buy.
yes the NT01, R888, and RA1 use the same compound. The NT's run better out of the box, the RA1's run better with a bit of a shave, and the R888's fall in between the two.
You can also take a look at the Kuhmo 710's. They aren't quite as good ad Hoosier R6's, but they last a lot longer and are cheaper to buy.
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For wheels I'm thinking a set of RPF1’s from Enkei, preferably gunmetal, if not silver. For tires either R888 or NT01, something with a little tread, not a slick at this point.
For size, why would I choose 17" vs 18"? Am I trying to maintain the stock tire diameter, tread width and aspect ratio?
For size, why would I choose 17" vs 18"? Am I trying to maintain the stock tire diameter, tread width and aspect ratio?
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17s for less rotational mass, but you'd get less sidewall roll and slightly better turn in response with the 18s with the lower profile.
what suspension? will you have camber adjustments?
if you're going square setup, RPF1s have an aggressive 18x9.5 +15offset or a 18x9.5+38 offset... will that clear your OE brembos?
maybe 275/35s all around.
what suspension? will you have camber adjustments?
if you're going square setup, RPF1s have an aggressive 18x9.5 +15offset or a 18x9.5+38 offset... will that clear your OE brembos?
maybe 275/35s all around.
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Only suspension mod is SPL adjustable A-Arms set at -2.5° camber. Before camber, I was getting maybe 8 track days out of front tires and 12 our of rear. Started to notice tire blistering and chucking last year.
Pictures of me having fun at Mt Tremblant Aug 3-5 2012
Pictures of me having fun at Mt Tremblant Aug 3-5 2012