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Road tyres for track...
« on: March 01, 2013, 10:22:05 am »

Funding 888s / semi slicks may be too pricey so Im wondering what the best road going tyres are for track days?

F1 Assy v2?

Ps3?

PSS?

R1R may be a option if they last longer than 888s?

Any opinions or suggestions?
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2013, 10:39:35 am »
yoko ad08.... perfect for both road/track use and should last OK if used on the roads a lot  :happy2:

They will last forever on a tiled garage floor.... [/cheapshot]
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2013, 10:47:33 am »
Yep i agree with Rich.  :happy2:
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2013, 12:12:17 pm »
Wouldn't it be bext to have 2 sets of wheels/tyres rather than compromise using a road tyre on track and trying to use a track tyre on the road?
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2013, 12:40:33 pm »

I do have 2 sets of wheels  :happy2:

Just thinking performance road tyres are a bit cheaper and can resort to using them if need be.

The turinis are getting Hankook v12s
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2013, 01:05:09 pm »
Just keep your eyes peeled for a ready supply of used semis, I've never bought a new set. Best find was to snag a set of unused DZ03Gs for £350, did 3 track days on them and sold them for £350.

AD08s are getting great reviews, and seem to last forever too.  :happy2:
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2013, 01:08:38 pm »
As you have 2 sets of wheels it doesnt make sense to get a compromised tyre (as has been said above).... just get some proper track tyres for your track set.

Or stop gaying about... get a cage in and some slicks!
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2013, 01:13:15 pm »
Just take both sets of wheels home and leave it propped on axle stands at AKS.  :laugh:
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2013, 02:15:36 pm »
PSS gets my vote  :happy2:
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2013, 05:09:46 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on March 01, 2013, 01:13:15 pm
Just take both sets of wheels home and leave it propped on axle stands at AKS.  :laugh:

Its not getting tiring yet...  :signLOL:
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2013, 05:45:14 pm »

Isn't it?  :fighting2:
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2013, 06:16:43 pm »
Not sure why you have multiple sets of wheels anyway. After all it just sits in a garage. ;)

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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2013, 06:22:23 pm »

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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2013, 07:03:31 pm »
ive run supersports on previous cars.. and i ad08's.. the ad08s seem to get brilliant reviews but i didnt think they where very good personally
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Re: Road tyres for track...
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2013, 11:03:04 am »
Quote from: Pikey Motorsports on March 01, 2013, 07:03:31 pm
ive run supersports on previous cars.. and i ad08's.. the ad08s seem to get brilliant reviews but i didnt think they where very good personally

Hi mate, just purchased a set of these for the summer :smiley:... how come you didnt rate them? spoke to a few guys that run them on focus ST and RS only last week and they said the only issues they had was hitting standing water.  :scared:
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