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How long are slicks good for? |
Justinp71 |
May 26 2017, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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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brant |
May 26 2017, 03:29 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,584 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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? |
wndsrfr |
May 29 2017, 05:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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 ... |
naro914 |
May 29 2017, 07:28 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
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... |
ablesnead |
May 29 2017, 09:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 157 Joined: 16-September 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,395 Region Association: None |
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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Justinp71 |
Jun 2 2017, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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. |
Justinp71 |
Jun 2 2017, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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? |
naro914 |
Jun 2 2017, 05:09 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
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. |
Cory M |
Jun 7 2017, 05:39 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 31-March 06 From: san diego Member No.: 5,798 |
10 years old? trash them
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Justinp71 |
Jun 12 2017, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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sixaddict |
Jun 12 2017, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States |
check Discount tire direct ...Have deal on Nito 01s right now..
Those would be excellent for your intended use. |
Cory M |
Jun 12 2017, 09:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 31-March 06 From: san diego Member No.: 5,798 |
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Justinp71 |
Jun 20 2017, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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. |
Justinp71 |
Jun 20 2017, 11:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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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