In terms of scrub tires.....
07-12-2014, 08:19 PM
#1
Le Mans Master
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In terms of scrub tires.....
Opinions/experience wanted!
Which would be better to get...
Hoosier R6's, Continental or Pirelli slicks?
For HPDE days only....4-5 track days/yr...
Which might last the longest?
Which would offer the most grip, assuming same or pretty similar sizes.
I'll be running on 18x11 & 18x13 CCW's on my stock 2011 Carbon Edition Z06.
Thanks!
Ron
Which would be better to get...
Hoosier R6's, Continental or Pirelli slicks?
For HPDE days only....4-5 track days/yr...
Which might last the longest?
Which would offer the most grip, assuming same or pretty similar sizes.
I'll be running on 18x11 & 18x13 CCW's on my stock 2011 Carbon Edition Z06.
Thanks!
Ron
Last edited by Dr.Ron; 07-12-2014 at 08:35 PM.
07-12-2014, 08:36 PM
#3
Le Mans Master
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07-12-2014, 11:24 PM
#6
Race Director
Opinions/experience wanted!
Which would be better to get...
Hoosier R6's, Continental or Pirelli slicks?
For HPDE days only....4-5 track days/yr...
Which might last the longest?
Which would offer the most grip, assuming same or pretty similar sizes.
I'll be running on 18x11 & 18x13 CCW's on my stock 2011 Carbon Edition Z06.
Thanks!
Ron
Which would be better to get...
Hoosier R6's, Continental or Pirelli slicks?
For HPDE days only....4-5 track days/yr...
Which might last the longest?
Which would offer the most grip, assuming same or pretty similar sizes.
I'll be running on 18x11 & 18x13 CCW's on my stock 2011 Carbon Edition Z06.
Thanks!
Ron
07-13-2014, 12:01 AM
#7
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Not the car, but the tires. I bought a small tire hauler/trailer.
07-13-2014, 12:07 AM
#8
Le Mans Master
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07-13-2014, 12:29 AM
#9
Drifting
Pirellis
07-13-2014, 09:42 AM
#10
Track Junky
Hoosiers are a bit easier to drive in my opinion because you get that sense of driving over gravel before they fall off. In addition, they fall off a bit slower (which gives you more time to react). I've driven Hoosier R80's and Pirelli race slicks and they give little warning as far as the "feel" before letting go. The first warning you get will be the rear stepping out on you, which can be solved with quick response on your part.
I have not driven Contis, but hear that they are very similar to Pirellis in terms of traction and lap times.
If you feel that you can handle Hoosiers with no issue, give the Contis or Pirellis a try. Just be ready to react to the car with no warning signs. It's not really that difficult because the response is the same regardless, you just get it with no audio OR physical warning (or very little compared to the Hoosiers).
Does that make any sense?
I have not driven Contis, but hear that they are very similar to Pirellis in terms of traction and lap times.
If you feel that you can handle Hoosiers with no issue, give the Contis or Pirellis a try. Just be ready to react to the car with no warning signs. It's not really that difficult because the response is the same regardless, you just get it with no audio OR physical warning (or very little compared to the Hoosiers).
Does that make any sense?
07-13-2014, 11:06 AM
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I have run two sets of Conti scrubs with good results. Very quick lap times for the money.
I agree with taken19, they do not break away at the limit as easy as the Hoosier R6/A6.
In my experience, the slicks require more camber than Hoosier R6/A6. I have a stock street alignment and will wear out the edges very quickly. When this happens, I flip them on the rim to get another event or two out of the tires.
Start with cold tire pressures in the mid 20's.
I agree with taken19, they do not break away at the limit as easy as the Hoosier R6/A6.
In my experience, the slicks require more camber than Hoosier R6/A6. I have a stock street alignment and will wear out the edges very quickly. When this happens, I flip them on the rim to get another event or two out of the tires.
Start with cold tire pressures in the mid 20's.
07-13-2014, 11:10 AM
#14
Le Mans Master
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I have run two sets of Conti scrubs with good results. Very quick lap times for the money.
I agree with taken19, they do not break away at the limit as easy as the Hoosier R6/A6.
In my experience, the slicks require more camber than Hoosier R6/A6. I have a stock street alignment and will wear out the edges very quickly. When this happens, I flip them on the rim to get another event or two out of the tires.
Start with cold tire pressures in the mid 20's.
I agree with taken19, they do not break away at the limit as easy as the Hoosier R6/A6.
In my experience, the slicks require more camber than Hoosier R6/A6. I have a stock street alignment and will wear out the edges very quickly. When this happens, I flip them on the rim to get another event or two out of the tires.
Start with cold tire pressures in the mid 20's.
Ron
07-13-2014, 11:52 AM
#15
Drifting
Had 710, R6 and Now Conti's from Todd...
I'm not skilled enough to be running 10/10ths, but i push pretty hard, and after 4 full days with the Conti's, they make me very happy....
I start them at 24f/23r cold and they settle in nicely at 30 hot all the way around.
I'm not skilled enough to be running 10/10ths, but i push pretty hard, and after 4 full days with the Conti's, they make me very happy....
I start them at 24f/23r cold and they settle in nicely at 30 hot all the way around.
07-13-2014, 12:53 PM
#16
Drifting
To be sure we are talking apples to apples here, I'm talking about the Pzeros vs the conti's used in the Continental series. I've ran all 3. I dislike Ho's and think they are actually bad at feedback, conti's are a bit better but Pirelli's are faster (backed by data) and I have no issue with feedback from them. 2 cents. Have fun!