[glamcem]

Originally Posted by mcsoul

A lot less corner tire squeal out of the Trofeo's than the G3's to my ear.

yes, that's to be expected from street tires, they squeal a lot more than the R comps. Also, more aggresive R comps (30-40 treadwear tires) squeal even less than NT01s or equivalent streetable R comps. Street tires are very communicative because of that (NT01s are also not bad). The real R comps have a lot higher limits but since there's no feedback/noise, it's a bit harder to catch a slide.

Here's a graph that summarizes that :

[glamcem]

Decided to run the 305/325s NT01s and compare them against to stock and Trofeo R tires before it gets really hot here in Northwest so it will be an accurate comparison

I have a scheduled event at the RMP this afternoon. Poke doesn't look as bad as I though it would so hopefully there won't be any rubbing

Here's a picture of them next to each other


Discount tire quoted me $195 for dismounting and mounting the new tires (what a joke) so I took it to my local Costco Tire service and only paid $60. Service guys were really helpful also

[aai]

looks good! Whats the specs on your rear apex wheel again, didn't see it on your build thread thanks

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by aai

looks good! Whats the specs on your rear apex wheel again, didn't see it on your build thread thanks

hmm, thanks I fixed that.
Those are APEX PS-7 WHEEL 19x11" ET 25

[aai]

Originally Posted by glamcem

hmm, thanks I fixed that.
Those are APEX PS-7 WHEEL 19x11" ET 25

looking forward to the lap times/videos, thanks again

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by aai

looking forward to the lap times/videos, thanks again

sure thing

[mjk3888]

I see your selling the Trofeo R's. Did you already decide you don't like them?

[mbar]

Originally Posted by glamcem

Discount tire quoted me $195 for dismounting and mounting the new tires (what a joke) so I took it to my local Costco Tire service and only paid $60. Service guys were really helpful also

Interesting....I thought Costco would only service tires you bought from them...

[TrackClub]

Cem, your garage is starting to look like a Tire Rack depo
Looking fwd to your report (kinda know what u gonna say tho lol!).

[glamcem]

I could finally get some proper seat time at the Ridge yesterday. At the last event I could only do one session with the Trofeo Rs.

Yesterday, crew seemed a lot more organized and there were only a handful of people there so I had a chance to try the NT01s. They felt great and I didn't have any rubbing issues (yay). I could push it better and as a result I improved my personal best by another second (1:54s)

After the third session, however, I had a flat tire :/ Fortunately, I was able to put some air and drive it to the Les schwab and had them fix my tire. I got screwed, literally





I said to myself I shouldn't let this ruin my day especially since there is no traffic and the weather was not hot (Ambient temps at around ~63F )
I turned back and improved my best lap for another second after that!

The front tires definitely begs for more camber. As turn in was not as good as I am used to, I had to alter my driving style (more trail braking) and my lines but car felt a bit more planted at the corner exits.



Lap times were pretty consistent and as you can see 1:52s are very possible. In fact, I was doing better at the last lap until I had to drift at one corner and blew that lap. Oh well


and here's a video of my personal best lap the Ridge:

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

I see your selling the Trofeo R's. Did you already decide you don't like them?

I found a great deal on these NT01s and wanted to compare them to each other. Since Trofeo Rs are still in perfect condition, I figured I could use the funds towards to lapping days I will write more extensive comparison of them

Originally Posted by mbar

Interesting....I thought Costco would only service tires you bought from them...

Walmart also let me use their service once just an FYI

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Cem, your garage is starting to look like a Tire Rack depo
Looking fwd to your report (kinda know what u gonna say tho lol!).

I know, right? I have another set of RE71R in my shed too (from my S2000)

[TrackClub]

Grats on your PB Cem! Damn it I may have to spring for those 19 FIKSE wheels after all lol!

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Grats on your PB Cem! Damn it I may have to spring for those 19 FIKSE wheels after all lol!

Thanks, which wheels are you referring to ?Specs?

[aai]

congrats on the latest lap times!