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Okay, so narrower (by at least 1/2" front and back) RE-71R tires are better than the AD08R. What about side wall. Is lower profile able to take more heat and handle better? I'd like to run something like a 285/30/19 or 295/30/19 on my ZCP rear. What about a 265/30/19 front? They're have about 0.6" less overall diameter.
Has anyone tried the Pirelli P Zero Corsa? They have a 60 tread wear. 265/30/19 is 9.4" wide and the 285/30/19 is 10.4" wide. Do you think it could take the heat better than an AD08R? What I really like is the 285/30 diameter is only 25.8" so it will help my gear ratio a little vs the 26.6" on my 275/35/19's. Last edited by Dreamer99; 04-10-2018 at 06:45 PM.. |
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A bit of a late reply as I've been quite busy with the track season and not much is going to change over the next month (and year). That's a good thing, right?
But thanks again dogbone - very useful information. I think my tyre choice will come down to whatever is available locally. I know that includes Hankook TD/Z221, Yokohama A050, Hoosier A7/R7 and the Pirelli slick but, unfortunately, there isn't a local supplier for the BFG R1S - it looks like it's a US-only tyre and not worthwhile/economical importing from the USA. Interestingly, when I called BFG Aust and they searched for the size I was after, they recommended a Michelin - it turns out they're the same company! And when I received a follow-up reply email, they confirmed that the R1S isn't available through BFG Aust or their Motorsport distributor. The downside of my options is cost. The Hankook, Yokohama and Hoosiers are AUD500 per corner and the Pirelli is AUD800 per corner! But I've found a couple motorsport teams - one campaigns cars in the national Production car series and have some A050 scrubs, while the other campaigns Porsche Carrera & GT3 Cup cars and have Pirelli scrubs (with 3mm out of 3.5mm tread remaining) that I can try out and compare. There's also a new Zestino 01S slick that I might consider trying as well but have a feeling they won't be as good as Pirelli scrubs. |
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