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| Trekkor |
 May 10 2006, 12:58 PM
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I do things...  Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California  |
I have used many. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ( $$$ )
Falken Azenis-YokoA032r-Hoosier A3s04 and R3s03-Kumho710's. I like the 710's the best. Mine are not sticking on the a/x track like when they were new. Too many heat cycles. I need to keep one set for a/x and another for the track. Hoosiers are on closeout sale right now, I have a pair of two hour old Yok A048's and Toyo RA-1's are another good choice. What seems to work for you? Slicks are always an option, too. KT |
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| DanT |
May 20 2006, 11:37 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Why don't we leave the slick/canti debate for another day....
I believe Trekkor's initial inquiry was about Toyo, yoko, hoosier, kumho DOT Rs. He couldn't fit cantis under his current fenders. Doesn't even look like 225s will fit on the rear of his car in it's current configuration. Trek, My good friend Jeff Reitmeir and his co-driver Jim Lane in the 924S, used Toyos last season and they both said they were junk for their application. They went back to Kumhos this season for practice and I believe they have a set of Hoosiers for Timed Runs. They both agreed that they worked well in the rain and lasted a long time, but for ultimate grip they were nothing special. I think Jeff knows a thing or two about good vs. fair vs. junk tires, for AX and TT. Just because the Toyos are the spec tire for a couple of groups like spec Miata or 911 cup, does not mean they are a great tire....just means those guys have to use them and they are getting a bit of a discount at purchase time. remember you are still in a steep learning curve on the track. Get a particular tire and stick with it the entire season. Constantly switching tires does not let you learn the progression you are making. "Is it the tires or is it me?" With your car you should be able to get a set of what ever manufacturer's tires and run a good portion of the season. If not then, either your car setup or driving technique needs to be attended to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) My $.02 |
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trekkor Track tires May 10 2006, 12:58 PM
Joe Ricard Sanctioned events probably have a spec tire or a l... May 10 2006, 01:11 PM Aaron Cox trekk, whats the story with the "misting... May 10 2006, 03:36 PM jhadler Some tire compounds are designed to heat up quicke... May 10 2006, 03:40 PM SirAndy i went from crappy street tires straight to goodye... May 16 2006, 09:21 PM J P Stein I started on hardball street tires....205s at both... May 16 2006, 09:55 PM grantsfo Kuhmo 710s for me. I still need to drive to event... May 17 2006, 12:29 AM
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Dan (Almaden Valley) If that is the tire you are comfortable with then ... May 20 2006, 01:45 PM nebreitling what about victoracers, trekkor? good grip, good ... May 20 2006, 01:45 PM trekkor I couldn't wait any longer. I ordered another ... May 20 2006, 04:44 PM grantsfo |
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