Track forum general chit chat.

dbyrd · 04-09-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by macdude357

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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)

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 · 04-09-2019, 07:24 PM

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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.

Samo6556 · 04-09-2019, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kpewpew

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

Place local to me sells them. Suburbs of Chicago

tsk94 · 04-09-2019, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kpewpew

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

We can get them here in Canada. Similar to an NT01 in terms of overall grip, very stiff sidewall (good and bad). Wear seems quite similar to NT01/R888R. They are a good tire, but I personally still prefer the Nitto's.

Unless you can get them for cheaper then the NT01, I don't see a point using them to be completely honest. You're either stuck to running 265 square or 295 square (95% of people couldn't accommodate this). Or running a 265/295 stagger. The 265's run quite a bit smaller then a 275 NT01 so it's not ideal.

Lap time wise they are very similar to the Nitto's. Wear is slightly worse. They provide quite a bit of audible feedback for a tire in this category, again good and bad. Very stiff sidewall, so turn in response is good, but adds a lot of additional stiffness to the suspension setup. Braking traction is worse than the NT01's, ABS would kick noticeably easier.

My 2 cents

kyrix1st · 04-10-2019, 12:03 PM

Typical tourist day. Turn on subtitles for additional fun. (I was bored)

kayha12 · 04-10-2019, 02:13 PM

Just wanted to share a rolling shot taken by a friend

StripclubDJ · 04-10-2019, 02:39 PM

Why has aero , but no has BBK?

kayha12 · 04-10-2019, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Why has aero , but no has BBK?

I surprisingly haven't outgrown the OEM calipers yet so I wanted to ride those out until the funds $$ clear up a bit

Did PFC08 all around (ss lines and motul 660) on RE71r's, felt good and lasted 4-ish track weekends? Maybe more?

Front OEM rotors started to show some stress cracks so I replaced those with the Stoptech aero rotors, and went to DTC 70 pads

Still on OEM rotors and the same PFC08 in the rear, now on Toyo RR and no issues doing time trial sessions and the car feels really good. 2-3 hot laps max, or when I'm out on an open session I'll usually call it quits 15-ish minutes in

roastbeef · 04-10-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Why has aero , but no has BBK?

Tryna go, not stop.

slicer · 04-10-2019, 06:18 PM

We ordered a handful of these for stock at Malek@MRF ... Plug and play awesomeness. We bought for resale but I don't think I can resist keeping one for myself.

StripclubDJ · 04-10-2019, 07:01 PM

The day has finally come , slicer took money from my bank account

slicer · 04-10-2019, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

The day has finally come , slicer took money from my bank account

LOL - I have never tried so hard to sell someone something, anything. Glad we could finally make it happen

StripclubDJ · 04-10-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

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The day has finally come , slicer took money from my bank account

LOL - I have never tried so hard to sell someone something, anything. Glad we could finally make it happen

Good looking out man!

So excited to sleep on the couch for the next month

macdude357 · 04-10-2019, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

We ordered a handful of these for stock at Malek@MRF ... Plug and play awesomeness. We bought for resale but I don't think I can resist keeping one for myself.

Is that the wheel we were looking at on James' car at Willow?

Hmmmm....

How much?

slicer · 04-10-2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by macdude357

Is that the wheel we were looking at on James' car at Willow?

Hmmmm....

How much?

It is! $1695

I specified them with the following buttons:

M-Mode
DSC Off
Horn
Display (for AIM other dash)

StripclubDJ · 04-11-2019, 01:44 AM

Slicer , anyway I can change my button layout ?

Blinker always on left
Blinker always on right
High beam always on bottom left
Rear fog light bright as fuck bottom right

roastbeef · 04-11-2019, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Slicer , anyway I can change my button layout ?

Blinker always on left
Blinker always on right
High beam always on bottom left
Rear fog light bright as fuck bottom right

now i'm curious, why do you want all that? getting rid of the stalks?

slicer · 04-11-2019, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Slicer , anyway I can change my button layout ?

Blinker always on left
Blinker always on right
High beam always on bottom left
Rear fog light bright as fuck bottom right

now i'm curious, why do you want all that? getting rid of the stalks?

He's being sarcastic - lol

roastbeef · 04-11-2019, 04:25 PM

Thought it was weird, but sometimes people do weird shit. lol

CorruptCommie · 04-12-2019, 09:18 AM

He's trying to dissuade point bys, but when he finally has to concede, he's going to give a turn signal rather than stick the hand out the window.

M3 Number 86 · 04-12-2019, 10:33 AM

From SoCal testing these nankang tires have more grip than nt01.

They're available here but they're price gouging. If I'm paying the same price I'll pay Cañada than these fucks.

Like stern said they're awesome tires and he destroys the ring, granted different type of track vs our local hard on everything type of tracks lol

macdude357 · 04-12-2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

From SoCal testing these nankang tires have more grip than nt01.

They're available here but they're price gouging. If I'm paying the same price I'll pay Cañada than these fucks.

Like stern said they're awesome tires and he destroys the ring, granted different type of track vs our local hard on everything type of tracks lol

Speed Academy did a test as well. Unfortunately, they didn't include the NT01 though.

If I were in the market for 100TW tires, I'd give them a try.

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