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Justinp71
post May 26 2017, 09:07 AM
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So I'm thinking of doing a low key HPDE track day in a few months. Just stretching the legs on the 914-6 not trying to set any lap records. I have a set of BFG R1's with plenty of tread but they are 10 years old. Am I asking for trouble using these on the track? would I be better just using my street tires?

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post May 26 2017, 03:29 PM
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those tires are definitely aged out...

they will be rock hard
hard to say if they are still better or now worse than your street tires.

if it were me I would consider just using the street tires
that way you are building more familiarity with the tires on the street for accident avoidance in the future...


or buy new tires?

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post May 29 2017, 05:55 AM
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QUOTE(Justinp71 @ May 26 2017, 07:07 AM) *

So I'm thinking of doing a low key HPDE track day in a few months. Just stretching the legs on the 914-6 not trying to set any lap records. I have a set of BFG R1's with plenty of tread but they are 10 years old. Am I asking for trouble using these on the track? would I be better just using my street tires?

What are the street tires that you have now & how old are they? The Dunlop direzza Star Spec tires are a really good choice for street and track driving. Later, if you go further down the "slippery slope" get some Toyo RA1's ...
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post May 29 2017, 07:28 AM
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Not only are they aged out for grip, tires are rubber and rubber dry rots. Depending on how they were stored, old tires can split/blow out with the stresses that they go through on the track.
I wouldn't use them. If you're going to track the car any more than one or two times (which after your first one will most likely happen!!) I would say bite the bullet and get a new set of tires. Your end up wearing out the street ones anyway...
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post May 29 2017, 09:24 AM
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It they were stored indoors out of direct light , formula V will do wonders for them , and last for several sessions
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Thanks guys. My street tires are Nitto NT-01's treadwear 100, they are pretty worn too, since I don't drive a ton these have lasted me some a/x's and 6 years of street driving. I'm thinking of just replacing my street tires with something that comes in a 225/45/15 and is 100-200 treadwear rating. Any other suggestions?

BFG Rival seems to be another good one.
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post Jun 2 2017, 02:17 PM
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QUOTE(naro914 @ May 29 2017, 06:28 AM) *

Not only are they aged out for grip, tires are rubber and rubber dry rots. Depending on how they were stored, old tires can split/blow out with the stresses that they go through on the track.
I wouldn't use them. If you're going to track the car any more than one or two times (which after your first one will most likely happen!!) I would say bite the bullet and get a new set of tires. Your end up wearing out the street ones anyway...


There were always stored in the garage, but not in bags. Would formula 5 on these be another option?
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QUOTE(naro914 @ May 29 2017, 06:28 AM) *

Not only are they aged out for grip, tires are rubber and rubber dry rots. Depending on how they were stored, old tires can split/blow out with the stresses that they go through on the track.
I wouldn't use them. If you're going to track the car any more than one or two times (which after your first one will most likely happen!!) I would say bite the bullet and get a new set of tires. Your end up wearing out the street ones anyway...


There were always stored in the garage, but not in bags. Would formula 5 on these be another option?

Formula V helps soften them, but if they are aged out and started to deteriorate, nothing helps.
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post Jun 7 2017, 05:39 PM
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10 years old? trash them
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QUOTE(Cory M @ Jun 7 2017, 04:39 PM) *

10 years old? trash them


That's what I was afraid of was the better idea, I'll just get some fresh 100 or 200 tread wear tires, should be good enough for my track day. Thanks!
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post Jun 12 2017, 07:43 PM
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check Discount tire direct ...Have deal on Nito 01s right now..
Those would be excellent for your intended use.
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QUOTE(sixaddict @ Jun 12 2017, 06:43 PM) *

check Discount tire direct ...Have deal on Nito 01s right now..
Those would be excellent for your intended use.


Maxxis is having a 20% off free shipping deal now too. They have the rc1 and vr1 race tires. The code is summer2017
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post Jun 20 2017, 11:54 PM
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QUOTE(Cory M @ Jun 12 2017, 08:24 PM) *

QUOTE(sixaddict @ Jun 12 2017, 06:43 PM) *

check Discount tire direct ...Have deal on Nito 01s right now..
Those would be excellent for your intended use.


Maxxis is having a 20% off free shipping deal now too. They have the rc1 and vr1 race tires. The code is summer2017


Thanks! These are $500/set pretty good price.
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QUOTE(Cory M @ Jun 12 2017, 08:24 PM) *

QUOTE(sixaddict @ Jun 12 2017, 06:43 PM) *

check Discount tire direct ...Have deal on Nito 01s right now..
Those would be excellent for your intended use.


Maxxis is having a 20% off free shipping deal now too. They have the rc1 and vr1 race tires. The code is summer2017


I can't find anything in a 15" on their website? Maybe I should call them? Nt-01 is what I have now for a street tire and they've been great.
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