[Move_Over]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

You bet, this discussion is not for tires for this year, but potentially next year or the year after.
I also want to do the best I can with the stock/factory tires but I won't be able to be as patient as you that's for sure.
Thanks for the feedback.

Cool, i just saw you getting excited about slicks and i remembered when i first started tracking a coach had the same discussions with me and i'm so glad i waited. Slicks don't have much room for overdriving, they grip like hell, then let go, don't really like to be too sideways etc. Street tires you can modulate that slide easier, they talk, let you know what they are doing and when they want to let go. Slicks whisper at you then send your ass end out.

[NickyRacerBoy]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

John doesn't seem to offer any slicks in 19", perhaps that's because he doesn't sell Pirelli slicks?

They make them. Buddy has zl1 1le and runs DH on stock rims.

[NickyRacerBoy]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

Wouldn't the DH last a lot longer?
I heard front R7's cord in 1 to 2 track days due to insufficient camber.

Not necessarily. I had a set of DH takeoffs that had for 4/32 on the inside wear indicator and 3/32 on the outside and I got five sessions and that was it

[NickyRacerBoy]

If you were running 18 inch rims I will send you a free set of takeoffs you pay for shipping

[NickyRacerBoy]

I run my car pretty hard with stock magnetic ride suspension. I have no complaints. Sure I could go into a lengthy discussion but I kept it short and sweet.

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by Move_Over

Slicks don't have much room for overdriving, they grip like hell, then let go, don't really like to be too sideways etc. Street tires you can modulate that slide easier, they talk, let you know what they are doing and when they want to let go. Slicks whisper at you then send your ass end out.

Good to know!

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

Not necessarily. I had a set of DH takeoffs that had for 4/32 on the inside wear indicator and 3/32 on the outside and I got five sessions and that was it

That's fast, would you say that's normal?
Any special circumstances that led to that high wear rate?

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

They make them. Buddy has zl1 1le and runs DH on stock rims.

Not sure I understand your response;
To clarify do you mean John sells slicks in 19"?
I didn't see any on their website, perhaps I need to contact him directly

[Move_Over]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

Not sure I understand your response;
To clarify do you mean John sells slicks in 19"?
I didn't see any on their website, perhaps I need to contact him directly

Yes JB tire is old school and his website is rarely up to date. Give him a call

[NickyRacerBoy]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

Not sure I understand your response;
To clarify do you mean John sells slicks in 19"?
I didn't see any on their website, perhaps I need to contact him directly

Yes he does sell.

[NickyRacerBoy]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

That's fast, would you say that's normal?
Any special circumstances that led to that high wear rate?

I push the car hard. From what others say they get out of them is not what I've seen. It's all relative on skill level. Andy Lee who is Pirelli World Challenge Series driver told me after just 5 laps they fall off. He was at my last track day and coached me. See my thread video.

[NickyRacerBoy]

Originally Posted by Move_Over

Yes JB tire is old school and his website is rarely up to date. Give him a call

He is excellent in answering the phone . anytime I called he answers

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

I push the car hard. From what others say they get out of them is not what I've seen. It's all relative on skill level. Andy Lee who is Pirelli World Challenge Series driver told me after just 5 laps they fall off. He was at my last track day and coached me. See my thread video.

Gotchya, I'll check that out

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by Move_Over

Yes JB tire is old school and his website is rarely up to date. Give him a call

I see, ok