11-16-2019, 01:00 AM | #99 |
Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Birmingham, AL
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I finished a track weekend on 19" R888R 295 and 305 widths. The performed about as well as the stock 1LE tires, but held up significantly better. I can barely tell they were ran. Track alignment at Barber MSP.
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11-19-2019, 11:17 AM | #100 | |
Drives: 17' V6 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Wacko, TX
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I've also tried the Advan a052 in 255f/285r in stock 20" and they wear out in 2-3 track days for me. If I could find a tire that will last at least 4 track days with similar levels of grip i'd be happy, consumables are getting expensive on this car... |
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12-12-2019, 08:23 PM | #101 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: San Francisco
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I recently did the math: ~$300/hour chewing through track tires ~$150/hour chewing through track brake pads ~$100/hour buying gas at the track at 3.9 MPG This is assuming 3 track days, 6 hours of track, and having to replace all 4 corner tires/pads. I generally have at least another day left in the rears after 3 days but don't want to service the car mid-way through my next track weekend so I do all 4. This cheap track car is expensive |
12-12-2019, 10:19 PM | #102 | |
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But as they say: speed costs |
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12-13-2019, 10:22 AM | #103 | |
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In preparation for next season though I picked up two sets of very lightly used RE71R for cheap so that should last me through hopefully 3 track days each set. Eventually I'm just gonna bite the bullet and buy 18" wheels and cheap 200tw or 100tw tires that are narrower than 305 width....seems like once the first number starts with a 3 thats when the tire costs reeeally increase. |
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12-13-2019, 11:06 AM | #104 | |
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12-15-2019, 01:28 PM | #105 |
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Yeah I've been using the carbotech xp10 all around, they were probably closer to $450 a set I think, the rears do tend to last a bit longer than the fronts though. Might have to try a different brand next time though as the carbotechs are great but they are very pricey.
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12-15-2019, 02:38 PM | #106 | |
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07-27-2020, 02:26 AM | #107 | |
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Location: San Francisco
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Set 7: -3.2 camber, lasted 4 track days (could possibly have lasted 5) but I didn't like the feel and were slower. I've started to do Time Trials so I think I'm going back to the F1s. |
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11-27-2020, 12:30 PM | #108 |
Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I've yet to meet anyone who actually likes R888Rs for anything but roll racing as they hook well. Not good for road course
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11-27-2020, 01:53 PM | #109 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Prescott, Arizona
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They're better than most of the summer street tires, and will last longer than some of the new 'super 200s', but they're about the oldest R comp design/compound still being sold. No surprise they don't measure up on track.
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12-02-2020, 01:41 PM | #110 |
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Location: San Diego
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Here's another tire to try that comes in OEM sizes; Nankang AR-1
https://philstireservice.com/shop/nankang-ar-1/ |
12-02-2020, 01:49 PM | #111 | |
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12-02-2020, 07:06 PM | #112 |
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19" track tires for zl1, goodyear f1 3r, nitto nt-01, toyo r888r |
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