[NG329]

This past Memorial Day I took a trip out to New Jersey Motorsports Park. Got bumped from Novice to Advanced in a single day. hahahahaha Started the day running a 1:46 and finished the day with a 1:33.

Things are finally starting to gel with the car and I must admit these tires are fantastic. I'm running the Track Camber and after 2 track days the wear looks good (front tire attached). In all fairness the first track day was a slower pace and the temps were cool due to rain.

How many more days do you think I can get out of this tire at Advanced Group pace?


Attached are some links to footage of a couple of sessions:

My first Advanced Group Sessions following the Corvette Crew (Group was combined Intermediate and Advanced... hence the Train) :
https://youtu.be/JH8nEz11g_Y


Last session of the day where I recorded a Personal Best after learning from the Corvette guys hahaha :

https://youtu.be/V3fvDAUzPg8

[kropscamaro16]

make sure to check the inside of the tires those seem to cord before the rest but most zl1 1le guys get 2-3 days out of a set and they are not cheap! about 2200$ on tire rack or so if you have usaa insurance you can get a discount on goodyear.com

[NG329]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

make sure to check the inside of the tires those seem to cord before the rest but most zl1 1le guys get 2-3 days out of a set and they are not cheap! about 2200$ on tire rack or so if you have usaa insurance you can get a discount on goodyear.com

Thanks. Yeah I plan to buy direct from Goodyear.com

I'm going to put the car on the lift over the weekend and inspect just to satisfy my curiosity.

[kropscamaro16]

tire wear looks good tho whats your camber and toe set to?

[NG329]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

tire wear looks good tho whats your camber and toe set to?

Front Camber: -2.7 | -2.7
Front Toe: 0.05* | 0.05*
Total Toe: 0.1


Rear Camber: -1.9 | -1.9
Rear Toe: 0.05 | 0.05
Total Toe: 0.1

[kropscamaro16]

these cars love camber im running -3.5 f -2.5 f rear and same toe as you i would put some more camber in them next set but overall looks good

[synolimit]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

these cars love camber im running -3.5 f -2.5 f rear and same toe as you i would put some more camber in them next set but overall looks good

how are you getting more in the front than OEM track camber?

[kropscamaro16]

camber plates and full spl parts kit

[Corbs09]

I just bought a set of these as an upgrade from the SC3s. I am testing them out on track this weekend. I am hoping to get more than 2-3 days out of them but we will see.

[RamAir02]

This must be you in my YouTube comments!

[NG329]

Originally Posted by RamAir02

This must be you in my YouTube comments!

Yup! hahahaha

We need to team up at Thunderbolt and go after the Porsches. hahahahahaha

[AZ_1LE]

The thing to watch with these tires is the inside shoulder. If you start with the low 24-26 psi recommended pressure and go 10/10th's right away, that shoulder gets destroyed pretty quick. It's best to do 2 or so lower speed laps to let the tires come up to temp first.

Otherwise that outer wear looks fantastic. If the car feels a little pushy mid-corner, I'd add more camber if possible or go one position stiffer on the rear sway bar.

[birdmanf16]

If you have a square 305 set up and can rotate tires front to back, left to right. You MIGHT be able to get 3 track days on a set of tires. Depends on how hard you drive and how hot it is. Normal 325 and 305 on a zle will get 2 track days tops driving hard.

[RamAir02]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

make sure to check the inside of the tires those seem to cord before the rest but most zl1 1le guys get 2-3 days out of a set and they are not cheap! about 2200$ on tire rack or so if you have usaa insurance you can get a discount on goodyear.com

I just purchased the other day from tire rack. $1800 shipped. They have gone up -- last year I bought a set for just under $1700 shipped.