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[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by redpriest

GOT EM

I just didn't respond with more. Felt bad for him. Haha

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I just didn't respond with more. Felt bad for him. Haha

Yeah don't say mean things to me, I'm sensitive

[redpriest]

Once again I'm in search of the perfect tire - 200 TW, grip like RE71R, but lasts 6 track days. Lol.

I contacted this outfit outta Poland called Extreme Tyres. They have a NJ USA distributor. I heard East Coast guys love this tire, so I wanted to give it a shot. They have a 140 TW R7 "medium" compound, but they were apparently out of this and only had their 80 TW R5 soft compound. $100 a tire, $45 per tire shipping.

Also, something I didn't know or realize, but these tires are retreads. I know there's been a lot of FUD about retreads in the media, but since their tires are produced in a TUV approved German factory I figure it was safe. Also Zestinos are apparently retreads too.

My only issue is that they are apparently are on close out - which means I might get to try them once but never again. I want a more reliable tire supply.

I'm down to experimenting with the Dunlop Direzza ZIII or the Goodyear Supercar 3R. Probably will go to Direzza since I want something that I can drive on and not die in rain.

[M3 Number 86]

This remind ppl of anything? Lol

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by redpriest

Once again I'm in search of the perfect tire - 200 TW, grip like RE71R, but lasts 6 track days. Lol.

I contacted this outfit outta Poland called Extreme Tyres. They have a NJ USA distributor. I heard East Coast guys love this tire, so I wanted to give it a shot. They have a 140 TW R7 "medium" compound, but they were apparently out of this and only had their 80 TW R5 soft compound. $100 a tire, $45 per tire shipping.

Also, something I didn't know or realize, but these tires are retreads. I know there's been a lot of FUD about retreads in the media, but since their tires are produced in a TUV approved German factory I figure it was safe. Also Zestinos are apparently retreads too.

My only issue is that they are apparently are on close out - which means I might get to try them once but never again. I want a more reliable tire supply.

I'm down to experimenting with the Dunlop Direzza ZIII or the Goodyear Supercar 3R. Probably will go to Direzza since I want something that I can drive on and not die in rain.

After my recent experience with the Zestino tires (fast but delaminated two sets), I'm never going to run no-name tires again. I've heard good things about the ZIII but they run pretty narrow (9.8" tread width for a 275). Looks like Yokohama is re-releasing the AD052 with a 7/32 tread depth. That might be the way to go.

I know you've got chunking with your RS4's but I've been running them in a 285 square setup the last few track days and haven't had any issues (and my car is probably 150 lbs heavier)

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by macdude357

After my recent experience with the Zestino tires (fast but delaminated two sets), I'm never going to run no-name tires again. I've heard good things about the ZIII but they run pretty narrow (9.8" tread width for a 275). Looks like Yokohama is re-releasing the AD052 with a 7/32 tread depth. That might be the way to go.

I know you've got chunking with your RS4's but I've been running them in a 285 square setup the last few track days and haven't had any issues (and my car is probably 150 lbs heavier)

RS4s are on close out on tirerack, and I just can't find A052 anywhere anymore. Is that because of the re-release?

[roastbeef]

Alex, are you still driving to the track on the tires you're running or do you swap?

[M3 Number 86]

Nankaaaangs lol

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by redpriest

RS4s are on close out on tirerack, and I just can't find A052 anywhere anymore. Is that because of the re-release?

It's because of the re-release. If you notice, they are listed as AD052 (Original) on the Tire Rack site. If you look on the Yoko website, they show the specs of the new AD052 (looks like they dropped the 295 sizes).

Not sure why Tire Rack lists the 275 RS4's as "Closeout". It's been like that for months. The 285's are not listed as Closeouts.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Alex, are you still driving to the track on the tires you're running or do you swap?

Driving to the track on the tires I run; I've been exceptionally lazy lately, but because of the rain. I have a set of 19"s on ZCP wheels I bring with me, but I just unload and load them each time, lol. The issue was that the tread on them is pretty low, and I didn't want to chance it in the monsoon when I drove to Chuckwalla.

I will probably go back to swapping shortly.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Nankaaaangs lol

I'm waiting for the word from you!

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Nankaaaangs lol

Heard really good things about the AR1's but they are not for sale in the US. You can get them shipped from Demon Tweeks though for about $275 per tire. Apparently the 2019 is 100TW (vs. 80TW before).

[dparm]

Originally Posted by derbo

Where do you guys run an external mic to?

Tape it just below the license plate. I use a simple "furball" type cover to minimize wind noise, though the difference between that and the standard foam ball is minimal. Buy some spares since they tend to fall off or get gunked up. I also suggest bringing a spare battery for the mic, as there have been a few times where I forgot to turn it off and then noticed it was dead for the last session.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by macdude357

Heard really good things about the AR1's but they are not for sale in the US. You can get them shipped from Demon Tweeks though for about $275 per tire. Apparently the 2019 is 100TW (vs. 80TW before).

Update: you can.

I always wondered how shipping tires into the US was. No issues?

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by redpriest

I'm waiting for the word from you!

[StripclubDJ]

The other weekend I went to the track and saw 2 cars running those nankankeen tires
I was like the fuq are deez?


Are they supposed to be good ?

[Ximian]

Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

The other weekend I went to the track and saw 2 cars running those nankankeen tires
I was like the fuq are deez?


Are they supposed to be good ?

Good for the price. The Apex Nurburgring taxis run them for that reason and I know that because I occasionally waste half an hour on YouTube watching their videos.

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by Ximian

Good for the price. The Apex Nurburgring taxis run them for that reason and I know that because I occasionally waste half an hour on YouTube watching their videos.

Same here lol

[kyippee]

Would be nice if we could buy and try out those Nankang AR-1 here in the US

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by kpewpew

Would be nice if we could buy and try out those Nankang AR-1 here in the US

They sell them north of the border as well. Might be able to get them shipped down to the US. I keep hearing rumors of them being available in the US but they haven't shown up yet.

[dbyrd]

Originally Posted by macdude357

After my recent experience with the Zestino tires (fast but delaminated two sets), I'm never going to run no-name tires again. I've heard good things about the ZIII but they run pretty narrow (9.8" tread width for a 275). Looks like Yokohama is re-releasing the AD052 with a 7/32 tread depth. That might be the way to go.

I know you've got chunking with your RS4's but I've been running them in a 285 square setup the last few track days and haven't had any issues (and my car is probably 150 lbs heavier)

Are you running the 285/35/18? Do you have much rubbing with that size?

I just posted a review of the RS-4 in the NT-01 thread. IMHO, it's the best value if you're looking for something that will last longer than the NT-01 and not much slower.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by dbyrd

Are you running the 285/35/18? Do you have much rubbing with that size?

Yes, I'm running the 285/35/18. I get some rubbing at 3/4 to full lock but my wheel liners already have holes rubbed in them from running other fat tires. I'm also running -3.5 camber up front and have JRZ RS2's with the short helper springs so I'm able to set my perch height just high enough to clear the tire. No spacers at all.

I ran them at Buttonwillow a few weeks back and was about a second slower than my best time on my old Zestino Gredge tires (140tw). My last track day was at Willow Springs but I haven't been there in two years so I really don't have a recent time to compare against. The big test will be Auto Club Speedway. I've got a lot of time there and it's probably my best track.