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08-10-2018, 01:09 PM | #1 |
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Yokohama ADVAN A052 Tires - 265/295 - for Track Days
Update: 10/09/18 - Decided in favor of the Yokohama ADVAN A052 tires - 265/295
-------------------------- I would like to try these tires next, 275/35 front and 295/30 rear. These will be dedicated track tires. I'll be using a 10" front and a 11" rear wheel. The 275/35/18 tires, according to Tirerack, have a load rating of LL which means a max load of 1,201 lbs. Anyone run these on a full weight e92 M3? Should I be concerned? ..the 295/30's have a SL rating (1,477 lbs) Last edited by Adrian g.; 10-09-2018 at 12:03 PM.. |
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08-11-2018, 01:58 PM | #3 |
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Load rating is also an indication of the tire's ability to take heat. Heavier cars push down harder and that generates more heat.
I would definitely call your sales rep at Tire Rack and ask their opinion.
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I've already decided to switch to a staggerd setup, with a 10" front and 11" rear wheel, with likely a 275/295 tire. As sticky as possible, but I need to be able to drive 120 miles (round trip) to my home track each time. Any other tire recommendations? Hankook TD C30? R888R? - I've read mixed reviews on these. In the past I've mainly used NT01's and Kumhos. I'd love to run the 305 NT01 but with a 35 profile, it isn't an easy fit. |
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The number preceding the LL is the actual load index and indicates how many pounds the tire can support. |
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08-12-2018, 01:36 PM | #9 | |
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The BFG R1 comes in a 265/285 and runs wide which would be perfect but I'm uncertain about driving on them to/from the track (120miles) each time. |
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08-12-2018, 06:58 PM | #10 |
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I wouldn't drive any of the DOT slicks to/from the track. If you come across any water on the road (rain, sprinklers, etc.) you'll have no grip. Also those tires can only handle so many heat cycles and you'd be adding heat cycles just getting to and from the track.
Best to stick with > 100TW tires if you are driving them to the track IMHO. |
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I had a lengthy conversion with a Tire Rack rep and in the end, based on the vehicle GAWR of the front axle being 2249, he stated the Toyo RR 275/35/18 tire would be fine/safe. I'm likely to purchase these, but will probably carry them in the back seat in this fashion -> https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656370
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I will be using the EC-7's as well, 18x10 et25 (f) and 18x11 et44 (r) with either a 12 or 15mm spacer. I'd just rather not have to modify the rear of the car at this time to fit the 305/35/18 NT01. |
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08-13-2018, 06:23 PM | #13 |
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So he thought it was OK to exceed the load rating for brief periods of time (ie. hard braking)?
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08-14-2018, 09:07 AM | #14 | |
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Looking at the BFG R1 tire in the wider 18" sizes - which I know a couple of guys here run - they also have a LL rating... Another option would be a 275/295 Toyo R888R, but I have read very mixed review about this tire. |
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08-14-2018, 02:53 PM | #15 |
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I Have run those exact sizes, got rid of the tires before they got to cord due to being a very slow and bad tire. RE71r is faster around 2sec for me at my local tracks. I would not recommend running them, NT01 would be a better option.
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Can you elaborate on your experience? |
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08-14-2018, 04:01 PM | #17 |
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Have you looked at the Yoko A052? They are just as fast as the RE-71R and they come in 265/35/18 and 295/35/18. One of the guys in the Bimmer Challenge Time Trial series I run in was winning his class in an M2 using those tires.
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08-14-2018, 04:21 PM | #18 |
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I have overlooked them due to the 200 treadwear rating. Additionally, I haven't come across any feedback on these tires and how they measure up against the popular DE tires.
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08-15-2018, 01:37 AM | #19 |
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I would like to try the A052s myself. But, for the record, Simon would be fast on anything!
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08-18-2018, 03:07 PM | #21 |
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Not a fan of them at all they just had bad characteristics and not a great tire to me at 100tw.I like the RE71 cause I use them for AutoX. What tracks do you run at just noticed you are in DFw. What Clubs do you run with? Maybe will see you around.
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08-23-2018, 12:32 PM | #22 |
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The A052's are installed. I ended up with 265/35/18 on a 10" wheel in the front and 295/30/18 on a 11" wheel in the rear.
The 265's are as wide as 275 NT01's and the 295's look to run a bit wide as well as they completely fill up the 11" wheel. |
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