Tire Choices
#1
Tire Choices
Haven’t seen a more recent tire thread, so let’s start a new one
I’m personally still running NT-05s to daily drive to the track, race all day, then drive home. I’ve heard great things about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercars. Has anyone else use them?
Who is running what and why?
I’m personally still running NT-05s to daily drive to the track, race all day, then drive home. I’ve heard great things about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercars. Has anyone else use them?
Who is running what and why?
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For the 100tw's, I've heard the Supercar's fall off quickly (heat cycle out) and take 2-3 laps to come in so they're "ok". I haven't had anyone run the 05's recently, good to see they're up to the task. For most of us here it's down to where you're competing and in what club/class you're competing in rather then what's new.
#3
The 05s are adequate for fun Track days at the price point. Not the ultimate track tire, but they have held their own as a track/daily tire. That’s why I’m wondering if there is a newer tire to move on to. I would like a tire that will not give up on me after just a few laps and not kill me in the rain. Any recommendations?
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I had NT05s as daily tires. They were okay at the track, though I chunked them. I assume that's because I didn't warm them up enough. Maybe I needed another warm-up lap.
the last street tire I ran on a road course were R-S4s. They OEM size and still let me do a 1:45 at Laguna Seca. That was with an open rear diff. I have zero complaints about them. They were predictable and I don't remember them falling off during any of my runs. I pushed them really hard, too. Also, they last forever.
the last street tire I ran on a road course were R-S4s. They OEM size and still let me do a 1:45 at Laguna Seca. That was with an open rear diff. I have zero complaints about them. They were predictable and I don't remember them falling off during any of my runs. I pushed them really hard, too. Also, they last forever.
Last edited by kaj; Jul 21, 2020 at 02:20 PM.
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For the 100tw's, I've heard the Supercar's fall off quickly (heat cycle out) and take 2-3 laps to come in so they're "ok". I haven't had anyone run the 05's recently, good to see they're up to the task. For most of us here it's down to where you're competing and in what club/class you're competing in rather then what's new.
The regular 220TW version is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3.
Supposedly the 220TW version is a great all-around, do-everything tire. If I need another set of streetable track tires, that's next on my list.
The 100TW version doesn't last very long, though. I wouldn't consider it for anything unless you're limited to 100TW and you're aiming for a few fast lap times.
If you want some tried-and-true do everything tires, the Hankook R-S4 is always a good option. Decent grip, good heat handling, and they last forever.
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#11
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Re71's have more grip for a street car. They don't need to be hot like 888's or NT01's
#13
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Agreed. They're still better in the rain than an R888 or NT01 though. NT01's get the ABS into ice mode with a quickness on wet pavement.