What's your favorite 19" 305 for track days?

pbsinternet1le · 06-08-2019, 07:53 PM

For those that run a 19 inch 305 30 square setup what your favorite tire for track use? I thought i would start with rs4 but they seem to be unavailable..

Stephen12ZL1 · 06-08-2019, 08:30 PM

305/30 19 everyone seems to love the Bridgestone RE71R ($371). It is a spectacular tire and wear is excellent. I like the Goodyear Supercar 3R ($344.99)(stock tire on a ZL1 1LE) which is really good but wears fast.

pbsinternet1le · 06-08-2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

305/30 19 everyone seems to love the Bridgestone RE71R ($371). It is a spectacular tire and wear is excellent. I like the Goodyear Supercar 3R ($344.99)(stock tire on a ZL1 1LE) which is really good but wears fast.

I was considering the g3r as well but wear seems to be poor from what I've heard. I was hoping someone might have a suggestion where to locate some rs4?

Scargoes · 06-09-2019, 01:03 AM

Have you looked at the BFGoodrich Rival S 1.5? They now come in a 305/30/19. I have not used them. A local Mustang guy ran them and was 0.6sec quicker than the RE71R on a 60sec autocross course.

FNxR3DNECK · 06-09-2019, 09:07 AM

I will counter the RE71r/G3R with Hankook RS4s! They don't have the ultimate pace of the RE71r (and of course not the G3R) but they don't get hot/greasy like the REs do towards the end of a session and as some have seen from Provoste's thread the life with the RS4s is just insane! I ran my first event on them at VIR back in March and after 2 full days and about 1000 total miles round trip they looked brand new!!!

For a 305 square setup the RS4s are HANDS DOWN the best bang for your buck (they are cheaper than the REs) considering they have 95-99% the pace of the RE71 and will last MUCH LONGER. Just my 2 cents

But yes sometimes it's hard to get your hands on the RS4s :(

JRL1LE · 06-09-2019, 02:15 PM

The OEM SS 1LE Goodyear Supercar 3 will soon be out in many more sizes, including 305/30/19. Check w/ Tirerack for possible release date. Almost as fast as the RE71r, but lasts longer and handles heat better.

Apex_Missing_Ape · 06-09-2019, 02:57 PM

I went with the Toyo R888R and will try them out this coming weekend. The stock 305 Goodyears have a tread width of 11.4 inches, and the Toyo R888R 295 has a tread width of 11.3, so it's practically the same size. They have really good track reviews and one of the best parts is that Walmart has them online for just $281. It's effectively a 305 due to them running wide. Here's my front 285/30/20 compared to my new front 295/30/19.

pbsinternet1le · 06-09-2019, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

I will counter the RE71r/G3R with Hankook RS4s! They don't have the ultimate pace of the RE71r (and of course not the G3R) but they don't get hot/greasy like the REs do towards the end of a session and as some have seen from Provoste's thread the life with the RS4s is just insane! I ran my first event on them at VIR back in March and after 2 full days and about 1000 total miles round trip they looked brand new!!!

For a 305 square setup the RS4s are HANDS DOWN the best bang for your buck (they are cheaper than the REs) considering they have 95-99% the pace of the RE71 and will last MUCH LONGER. Just my 2 cents

But yes sometimes it's hard to get your hands on the RS4s :(

Can't seem to find any....

Jimbeau11 · 06-10-2019, 10:24 AM

My new Apex ARC-8 19x10.5 wheels should be arriving any day now.

Discount Tire Direct has the G3R in 305/30 R19 for $345. Tire Rack now also has them for $344. Was thinking about going that route, but interested in hearing more from the group. I've been running Hoosiers on my Corvette, but used NT01s and 555R2s before.

I've heard mixed reviews on the R888s even though they're same compound as the NT01.

No experience with the Bridgestones or Hankooks.

FNxR3DNECK · 06-10-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbeau11

My new Apex ARC-8 19x10.5 wheels should be arriving any day now.

Discount Tire Direct has the G3R in 305/30 R19 for $345. Was thinking about going that route, but interested in hearing more from the group. I've been running Hoosiers on my Corvette, but used NT01s and 555R2s before.

I've heard mixed reviews on the R888s even though they're same compound as the NT01.

No experience with the Bridgestones or Hankooks.

If you are already experienced with Hoosiers I'd say go for the G3R, the only thing keeping me from going G3R was price & life. I can get probably 95% of the pace at $40 less per tire and the RS4s will last probably 3-4 times as long so right now R-comps just aren't worth it for me.

305 square G3Rs would probably be a DAMN good setup, and you should be able to get more life out of them rotating them a lot, and I don't think they are directional like the REs/RS4s so you can do front/rear & left/right rotation.

Jimbeau11 · 06-10-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pbsinternet1le

Can't seem to find any....

Tire Rack has them today.

Scargoes · 06-10-2019, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbeau11

Tire Rack has them today.

I just checked on them, It says they are 'Special Order' with an expected delivery date of 'Pending'. But this was from the NV warehouse. Maybe one of their other warehouses has them in stock.

jpdaugherty · 06-10-2019, 12:41 PM

+1 for the RS4s

pbsinternet1le · 06-10-2019, 01:37 PM

TireRack says they will not order till they can order a full container. As of now they have 2 sets ordered.. no telling if and when they will order..

06-08-2019, 07:53 PM	#1
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	What's your favorite 19" 305 for track days? For those that run a 19 inch 305 30 square setup what your favorite tire for track use? I thought i would start with rs4 but they seem to be unavailable.. __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue

06-08-2019, 08:30 PM	#2
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,812	305/30 19 everyone seems to love the Bridgestone RE71R ($371). It is a spectacular tire and wear is excellent. I like the Goodyear Supercar 3R ($344.99)(stock tire on a ZL1 1LE) which is really good but wears fast. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

06-09-2019, 01:03 AM	#4
Scargoes Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dessert Posts: 486	Have you looked at the BFGoodrich Rival S 1.5? They now come in a 305/30/19. I have not used them. A local Mustang guy ran them and was 0.6sec quicker than the RE71R on a 60sec autocross course. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 1LE with Nav, PDR, and track alignment 1:34.20 Willow Springs Big Track

06-09-2019, 09:07 AM	#5
FNxR3DNECK Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 2,475	I will counter the RE71r/G3R with Hankook RS4s! They don't have the ultimate pace of the RE71r (and of course not the G3R) but they don't get hot/greasy like the REs do towards the end of a session and as some have seen from Provoste's thread the life with the RS4s is just insane! I ran my first event on them at VIR back in March and after 2 full days and about 1000 total miles round trip they looked brand new!!! For a 305 square setup the RS4s are HANDS DOWN the best bang for your buck (they are cheaper than the REs) considering they have 95-99% the pace of the RE71 and will last MUCH LONGER. Just my 2 cents But yes sometimes it's hard to get your hands on the RS4s :( __________________ IG: @NC_M1SS1LE

06-09-2019, 02:57 PM	#7
Apex_Missing_Ape Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 117	I went with the Toyo R888R and will try them out this coming weekend. The stock 305 Goodyears have a tread width of 11.4 inches, and the Toyo R888R 295 has a tread width of 11.3, so it's practically the same size. They have really good track reviews and one of the best parts is that Walmart has them online for just $281. It's effectively a 305 due to them running wide. Here's my front 285/30/20 compared to my new front 295/30/19. Attached Images Last edited by Apex_Missing_Ape; 06-09-2019 at 04:01 PM.

06-09-2019, 02:15 PM	#6
JRL1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Ramon, Ca Posts: 550	The OEM SS 1LE Goodyear Supercar 3 will soon be out in many more sizes, including 305/30/19. Check w/ Tirerack for possible release date. Almost as fast as the RE71r, but lasts longer and handles heat better.

06-10-2019, 10:24 AM	#9
Jimbeau11 Drives: '18 Black SS 1LE; '01 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 119	My new Apex ARC-8 19x10.5 wheels should be arriving any day now. Discount Tire Direct has the G3R in 305/30 R19 for $345. Tire Rack now also has them for $344. Was thinking about going that route, but interested in hearing more from the group. I've been running Hoosiers on my Corvette, but used NT01s and 555R2s before. I've heard mixed reviews on the R888s even though they're same compound as the NT01. No experience with the Bridgestones or Hankooks.

06-10-2019, 12:41 PM	#13
jpdaugherty Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 111	+1 for the RS4s __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 1LE IG: pdaugherty7 YouTube.com/PatrickDaugherty

06-10-2019, 01:37 PM	#14
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	TireRack says they will not order till they can order a full container. As of now they have 2 sets ordered.. no telling if and when they will order.. __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue

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