Road racing tires
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Loganville GA
are you using these for the track or for the street?
If its just for street use, probably Michelin Pilot Sport Cups. I ran them track and street for a while and they lasted fairly long, and had real good grip when warmed up.
If its track only, then Hoosiers. I don't know if BF Goodrich makes their R1 tires in Z06 sizes, as I now track my 370Z, but thats what I run now and they are 95% the hoosier tire at 80% the cost.
All on stock rims (replicas in my case).
If its just for street use, probably Michelin Pilot Sport Cups. I ran them track and street for a while and they lasted fairly long, and had real good grip when warmed up.
If its track only, then Hoosiers. I don't know if BF Goodrich makes their R1 tires in Z06 sizes, as I now track my 370Z, but thats what I run now and they are 95% the hoosier tire at 80% the cost.
All on stock rims (replicas in my case).
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 108
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From: Chandler, Arizona
Your stickest tire will be a racing slick, but you're now moving beyond just track days, so you'll need to start looking at brake upgrades, brake cooling etc ..........expensive.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Winston-Salem North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I run 18in CCW Classic all the way around. I also run 18" tires all the way around. I've run Michelin Pilot Sport Cups, Kuhmo V710's, and Hoosier R6's. All very good tires for road course, but the Hoosier are the best imho.that I've run so far. Rear sizes are 315/30/18 Fronts 295/30/18, or as close to those sizes as I can get. Hoosier A6's are stickeir, but they don't last very long if you're roadracing with them.. Try the autocrossing/road racing section for more choices/answers.
Last edited by GeorgeZNJ; Feb 20, 2010 at 09:21 AM.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Florida
For street use, you should also consider the Toyo R-888. Just an awesome tire: tough, decent wear, incredible grip, and apparently immune to repeated heat cycling and do not need to be heat-cycled at purchase. They drive better than the MPSCs at a fraction of the price.
If for track only, Hoosier all the way.
If for track only, Hoosier all the way.
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