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> Tires for Semi Track Car ?, Need advice from racers please
theol00
post Jun 28 2004, 04:04 PM
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I took my 70 914/6 (2.2 E) with 15 x 6 Fuchs wheels to the Porsche Club event this weekend to Laguna Seca. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif) Currently I have a set of Dunlop Sports 5000 205/60X15 on my car - it got extremely squirly - I even did 2 x 360s in 2 different sessions coming out of turn 9 - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) The instructor (in the car with me) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chatsmiley.gif) suggested I get some stickier tires and I'll be fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) - I would like to find a set of sticky tires that I can drive to and from the track (100 miles round trip) - I do not want to get back to towing or being dependend on a support vehicle. Any suggestions?
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post Jun 28 2004, 04:05 PM
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i just ordered falken azenis 205 50 15's on my 15x6 fuchs. lots of people swear by them.

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post Jun 28 2004, 04:07 PM
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Falkens or Yoko A032 should do the trick. Falken's are 1/2 the Yokos in price.

I spun coming out of 9, too. Don't lift! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Jun 28 2004, 04:45 PM
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Yoko A032 should do the trick


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post Jun 28 2004, 05:34 PM
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Toyo RA-1 and hope it doesn't rain. Ain't really a street tire with 40 treadwear rating, but seem to last long enough on light cars. I use 205/50/15 but think they no make 225/50's, a better choice for back if they clear. Hell, make 'em clear.

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post Jun 28 2004, 09:15 PM
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holy crap! 40 treadwear?
dang i thought the falken's 200 was sticky (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 28 2004, 09:18 PM
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Aaron, that's why age and treachery always triumph over youth and enthusiasm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)
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post Jun 28 2004, 09:21 PM
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Careful gang.. we have NO information on how well the Falkens do on the track. I would suggest the Yoks or Toyo's.

How did the Coastal Driving school event go ??


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post Jun 28 2004, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jun 28 2004, 08:21 PM)
Careful gang.. we have NO information on how well the Falkens do on the track. I would suggest the Yoks or Toyo's.

How did the Coastal Driving school event go ??


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really? i thought all the ax guys swore by them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) , then again, ax isnt laguna seca

it would seem the toyos be mo sticky (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif)
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post Jun 28 2004, 09:27 PM
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Correct Grasshopper. AX= 50-60 seconds TT/DE/School= 20+ minutes. The Falkens may go away in 10 minutes. I just dont know yet.. our first time trial on them has been canned in favor of me attending Parade this year.



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post Jun 28 2004, 09:32 PM
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thanks, i opted for the falkens for following reasons
  • A) im a poor student.....
  • (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) I plan on doing a few ax's through the next year
  • C) they were half the freakin price of a comparable tire.....
  • D) i love that 'super bike' style tread pattern
get em in a couple of days, let you know what i think of them
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post Jun 28 2004, 09:35 PM
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I may do another DE before bluecar gets here. If so, it'll be on the Falkens. I'll report the results. If it's with bluecar it'll be on A032s.
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post Jun 28 2004, 09:35 PM
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They "say" 200 on the side but I promise they are under 100. I drove them back to back with some AutoX Kuhmo's and they didnt feel any different.

Kinda like a 205/50/15 Hoosier.. that physically measures 215.

Kinda like the Yok's we bought recently for a customer car... says 205/60/15 on them.. they measure 185... BullS_it.


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post Jun 29 2004, 12:39 AM
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Kumho 711's work for me! But there street's.. Ha!

NOw I do have some very sticky Yoke's on my "new" phone dials.. Maybe' I should give em a try! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Jun 29 2004, 09:12 AM
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Either of the Kumho V700 (-R) tires work fine too. They are steel belted with about 6/32" tread so will last several thousand miles in mixed street and track use.

The A032 Yoko is infamous for being EXTREMELY noisy, if that bugs ya at all...
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post Jun 29 2004, 10:16 AM
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The Azenis is known for being very loud as well...

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post Jun 29 2004, 10:21 AM
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Noise doesn't bother me too much - there is enough of it going on - between the fuel pump, the Webers, and the exhaust - stickieness is what I am looking for - appears like Toyos, Kumohs, or Yokos are the ticket for TT and Road Racing -I wait before trying the Falkens until there is more experience on how long they stick - Thanks for all your input - keep it coming (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif)
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post Jun 29 2004, 11:59 AM
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Does anyone have experience with BF Goodrich, G Force T/A KD?
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post Jun 29 2004, 12:06 PM
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I was at that DE event at Laguna Seca too Theo.

I had very little problem with my Khumo Victoracers (V700?) But my rears are 225/50/15's and my fronts are 205's

Turn 9 was your problem? My 180 happened in turn 11. Definitely driver error (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Jun 29 2004, 12:27 PM
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Hi Gwen - what did you drive - and what wheel sizes do you have on your car - mine was a tangerine 914 # 71 - my looping in 9 was also driver error - got in too hot and didn't break hard enough before turning in for the apex on 10...that combined with the tires.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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