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10-31-2012, 10:43 AM | #1 |
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How many more sessions can I expect on these RS3's?
I have 24 sessions on a set of Hankook RS3's and I wanted to know if they have enough thread left for another weekend (12 sessions)? All four tires are in the same condition, and have been recently flipped on the rim to prevent cording outer edge (right side is new outer edge). I have already purchased a new set of tires, but do not have the space to take to the track with me.
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If the conditions are dry, flip the tires on the wheels and you can go another 12 sessions for sure.
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Already flipped, good to know. I guess if if they don't last the entire weekend, I could switch to street tires (PSS) but hoping not to have to.
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You will be fine, though (as you may be aware) those RS3s will have definitely fallen off noticeably in grip by now due to the number of sessions. I tend to run them down as well, but they definitely fall off a lot compared to new.
And FYI you can fit four unmounted 275 RS3s in the backseat of an e92. Not sure if you have tried yet (I have done four in the back seat and then tools/etc in the trunk). It's a tight fit but doable.
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You should easily last another weekend. You going to MSRH this weekend? That track is much easier on tires than TWS.
I ran my last set of NT-05's down into the wear bars and as rhouck said the grip goes away but I'm too cheap replace tires with tread remaining . I also swapped my wheels left to right at their last event. There wasn't enough tread left to make a difference which direction the tire was rolling. |
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What tires are you going with next?
My RS-3 look like they will hold on for another 2 weekends if I flip them, or so I hope. But I was thinking of doing R compounds next.
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Flipped tires will be very low on grip until the high spots get worn down. Might take a whole session before they behave. Be patient and slide the car around a good bit.
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Thanks, yes the price was less than RS3's. What camber are you running on fronts? Are you using a spacer on rears?
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No spacer on rears, although I've seen some people recommend it. Might try it next year.
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That tire looks about 50% worn. I've never experienced the RS3s heat cycling out in the 2 sets I've worn down to the cords. They've been good until the cords are about the show. I just corded 2 fronts this past weekend and I was only 1-2 seconds of my pace.
I would hold off on R-Comps unless you are comfortable sliding the car. They have more grip but when they let up its a lot more abrupt so anticipation is the key. from what I've read, NT01s are not recommended for wet driving so you would likely need to swap tires or bring an extra set. For me, the extra second you MIGHT get from a R-Comp just ain't worth the added pain of bringing MORE crap to the track, MORE work to get your car ready, and MORE money because those NT01s won't last nearly as long as those RS3s. A silver E46 ran NT01s this weekend for the first time and we ran just about the same lap times. We usually run really close and he might gain a little bit on me once he gets used to the NT01s. The difference was when it rained, he left and I stayed and ran 2 sessions. Or he could have stayed and changed to street tires in the rain...just saying...
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They'll handle better but they are different at the limit. Not sure if these are like Hoosiers but you have to be diligent about managing the tire pressures as well. What are you going to do with those RS3s?
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The Nittos cannot be flipped on the rim, if I read the pattern correctly. Aren't you concerned that you will eat through them relatively quickly, because you will wear out the outside of the tire?
Maybe you need more camber for all of this to work properly? In any case, I'll be following your experience closely, please post whenyou get a chance if you don't mind. There are bound to be some people on the verge of switching to R compounds which would benefit from your post...
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You can flip the NT01's once the tread wears out and they become a slick.
In addition, I just learned that there's a circle stamp on the side wall that is supposed to be installed at the valve stem. I've never seen these on other tires. In for link to cheap NT01's.
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