[carguy55]

Originally Posted by Provoste

Thought you guys might appreciate an update. I now have 7 days on track on the new setup and couldn’t be happier. The RS4’s have matched or beaten my times at Mid Ohio and Watkins Glen on RE71R’s (295/30 20” on OE SS 1LE wheels), and the wear is hard to believe. The tires look like they’re seen 1 day on track.

As for comparison to OE GS3 and RE71R- a tad more grip than the Goodyear’s, maybe a tad less than the RE71R. The RE71R might have a slight edge over the RS4 in a qualifying lap scenario- but the RS4 is the better track tire. The RE71R still reigns supreme as the best wet track tire I’ve ever driven, though the RS4 holds its own in the wet. They are more consistent than either over a 20 minute session, and the 305 with 10.5 square setup is just fantastic. Front to rear grip is wonderfully matched, and due to the et22 offset, the rears are pretty punched out, giving a wider rear track which aids stability as well.

Also, they’re a MUCH better road tire than the RE71R. They’re about as quiet as I remember the Goodyears, I drove to/from NCM last week for CamaroFest... great ride comfort, low NVH.

sizes!

What tire to use now that the RS4s are out of stock?

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by carguy55

What tire to use now that the RS4s are out of stock?

Absolutely nothing wrong with stockers if you run oem rims.

[carguy55]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Absolutely nothing wrong with stockers if you run oem rims.

No kidding. You answer Provoste questions all the time?

[Provoste]

Originally Posted by carguy55

What tire to use now that the RS4s are out of stock?

Luckily I have enough left for rest the rest of this year.

If I needed tires, prolly RE71R. Running a true square setup like the 10.5 square would help longevity being able to rotate fronts and rears. The RE71R just HATES to be overdriven. If you slide them around in a heavy car like ours... they disintegrate. If you don’t hoon it around- they’ll last a reasonable amount of time (nothing like an RS4, but better than the Goodyear G3R).

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by carguy55

No kidding. You answer Provoste questions all the time?

Yes. Fyi: He pays me a handsome commission for my efforts

[jpdaugherty]

RS4s finally arrived! And the Apex SM-10 19x10.5s look sooo good!

[GTSLOW]

If you don't mind sharing what was the total cost?

[jpdaugherty]

I bought the wheels last year when they were on sale. Now they're $469 each, tires are $335 each. Used the TPMS sensors from the stock wheels since I'm not going to be using them.

Total: $3216 w/o shipping

[Provoste]

Looks awesome!

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Provoste

Looks awesome!

+1!

[jpdaugherty]

Thanks guys! Anxious to see lap time differences at AMP. Going to Road Atlanta this weekend with Chin.

[FNxR3DNECK]

Getting mine mounted up after work today, then getting ready to head to VIR with Track Daze on Monday/Tuesday!

Provoste what kind of Cold/Hot pressures do they like? And should I rotate them at the end of the day Monday or just leave them be for Tuesday?

[Provoste]

Originally Posted by jpdaugherty

Thanks guys! Anxious to see lap time differences at AMP. Going to Road Atlanta this weekend with Chin.

Guessing lap times won't be massively different- .5-1.0 seconds faster I'd guess. However, you'll love how neutral the car is, and the ability to rotate corner/corner... plus I do like the friction circle better, they recover very quickly if you get them a little greasy/hot.

[Provoste]

Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

Getting mine mounted up after work today, then getting ready to head to VIR with Track Daze on Monday/Tuesday!

Provoste what kind of Cold/Hot pressures do they like? And should I rotate them at the end of the day Monday or just leave them be for Tuesday?

26ish to start.... They seem to like around 33- 34 hot. Nah, so long as you have enough negative camber up front they'll be fine for 2 days. Its hard to overstate how well RS4's wear.