Blew a rear tire track day coming up next week.
Blew a rear tire track day coming up next week.
03z stock 18' fronts are direzza's and Rears are Bridgestone Re050's (run flat) I believe.
Problem is i have an HPDE coming up, don't want to spend a crap ton of money on tires without upgrading wheels first.
Blowing the tires forces at least the rears being replaced, yet I want a reliable set-up for HPDE coming up.
I need cost effective solution for a good balance of economy/performance/streetability for now.
What would you guys recommend?
Problem is i have an HPDE coming up, don't want to spend a crap ton of money on tires without upgrading wheels first.
Blowing the tires forces at least the rears being replaced, yet I want a reliable set-up for HPDE coming up.
I need cost effective solution for a good balance of economy/performance/streetability for now.
What would you guys recommend?
You can buy a cheap replacement, but it may not perform very well on the track. Sure, you won't gey the most out of it during the track day, but look at the long term. Save your money for good tires on your new wheels.
Might try to find a used RE050 at local used tire places or craigslist. Worse case, find a similar used tire (tread, treadware rating) or just buy a pair of matching used. If the other tire is on the verge of failing like the first one, absolutely replace it. If going the new route, Fuzions are about the cheapest option. I've heard one of their tires is decent for the price, but don't remember which one. Good luck!
Last edited by NismoZ_840; May 22, 2010 at 07:40 AM.
A high performance street tire (Michelin PS2 for example) will be excellent on both the street and track. Look at Tirerack's site, they have reviews by classifications and all tires are rated by owners. those can tell you which ones have great dry tracking, great wet traction and those with some of both. You have to decide how much you want to spend, how long you need to drive on them and whether you need wet/dry or both tractions.
No I haven't yet. This will be my 1st event.
I haven't really researched tires yet since it was equipped well in stock form.
Well I won't be competing yet, anyway. I hope to learn and enjoy and have a hobby for a while.
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I'd consider RE050s on the high end, not low end of the spectrum. If you were looking at Goodyears, Hankooks, Sumimotos they are < $150 each. The Bridgestones, Pirellis and Michelins are > $250 each.
A high performance street tire (Michelin PS2 for example) will be excellent on both the street and track. Look at Tirerack's site, they have reviews by classifications and all tires are rated by owners. those can tell you which ones have great dry tracking, great wet traction and those with some of both. You have to decide how much you want to spend, how long you need to drive on them and whether you need wet/dry or both tractions.
A high performance street tire (Michelin PS2 for example) will be excellent on both the street and track. Look at Tirerack's site, they have reviews by classifications and all tires are rated by owners. those can tell you which ones have great dry tracking, great wet traction and those with some of both. You have to decide how much you want to spend, how long you need to drive on them and whether you need wet/dry or both tractions.
Should I stay with Run flats on the rear? What is best? I tend to like the stiffer sidewall, but is that also good for the track?
Those are my fronts, but are decent and cheaper than Potenzas
Dunno what you consider a stiff sidewall, but I'd recommend the V12s for sure. I had those RE760s at one point, which I also thought was a good tire. Just sucks I have negative camber and can't fully enjoy the tire lol
Easy way to enjoy a tire with negitive camber is take it to the track.
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