Tire options for track days

Kenwood1113 · Oct 22, 2017

Spent all day yesterday at VIR, car was exceptional. I'm now shopping for new tires and wanted to ask if anyone has track time experience with any other tires besides the Cup 2? I have no complaints whatsoever with the Cup 2's, just wondering if there is a better track tire out there--besides dedicate track tires such as a Hoosier A7 or R7.

Thanks for the help!

TRAC WPN · Oct 22, 2017

Kenwood1113 said:
Spent all day yesterday at VIR, car was exceptional. I'm now shopping for new tires and wanted to ask if anyone has track time experience with any other tires besides the Cup 2? I have no complaints whatsoever with the Cup 2's, just wondering if there is a better track tire out there--besides dedicate track tires such as a Hoosier A7 or R7.

Thanks for the help!

I'm running Trofeo r 305s all around, very happy with it, my decision was made on price, found a good deal . Will stick with trofeo or sport cups for the next set, unless the re71r come out much cheaper.

firestarter2 · Oct 22, 2017

I'm running rs3 I have maybe 10 days on them. Not the fastest but I want a tire that will last a season

Kenwood1113 · Oct 22, 2017

TRAC WPN said:
I'm running Trofeo r 305s all around, very happy with it, my decision was made on price, found a good deal . Will stick with trofeo or sport cups for the next set, unless the re71r come out much cheaper.

Yea, I know others who are happy with the re71r's. Wish they have a 315's for the rear.

Etchhead · Oct 22, 2017

Ive used NT01 in previous cars as well as slicks. NTs are a great value and last quite a long time.

doz · Oct 22, 2017

I've been using NT01's and have been happy with the performance

CSL · Oct 22, 2017

The Toyo R888r is the replacement of the R888 and supposedly even better/longer lasting. I prefered the R888 over the NT01 because of it's crisper sidewall. These are worth a try. The only reason I haven't tried them is I love the weight savings with the Cup2. Other tires in same size are typically 4-5lbs heavier.

Etchhead · Oct 22, 2017

It was a +11lbs going from CF/MPC2s to NFS/MP4S per wheel!! But on street the 4S combo is fantastic!

RyanR3KC · Oct 22, 2017

wow...didn't realize the MPSC2's were so light. How much a set and what's the fit like on a non-R GT350?

CSL · Oct 22, 2017

Comparably priced to other streetable track tires. Fitment is perfect. Designed for the car in OEM R sizes. Best to run 305s on 11 inch wheels, but you can run square or staggered sizing on oem 350 wheels without issue.

Stuntman · Oct 22, 2017

RyanR3KC said:
wow...didn't realize the MPSC2's were so light. How much a set and what's the fit like on a non-R GT350?

That's part of why they perform so well. Michelin is the world's best tire manufacturer for a reason.

CSL said:
Comparably priced to other streetable track tires. Fitment is perfect. Designed for the car in OEM R sizes. Best to run 305s on 11 inch wheels, but you can run square or staggered sizing on oem 350 wheels without issue.

I wouldn't put square tires on staggered GT350 wheels. Sure you 'can' but it'll adversely affect steering feel and response.

A good read:

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArtic...LY-select-and-size-TIRES-for-PERFORMANCE.aspx

RyanR3KC · Oct 22, 2017

Stuntman said:
That's part of why they perform so well. Michelin is the world's best tire manufacturer for a reason.

The Great Tire Debate in the 1LE forums on Camaro5 was between the OEM Goodyear Eagle F1s and the MPSS.

I ran the Goodyears. I didn't have any issues.

Kenwood1113 · Oct 22, 2017

TRAC WPN said:
I'm running Trofeo r 305s all around, very happy with it, my decision was made on price, found a good deal . Will stick with trofeo or sport cups for the next set, unless the re71r come out much cheaper.

Etchhead said:
It was a +11lbs going from CF/MPC2s to NFS/MP4S per wheel!! But on street the 4S combo is fantastic!

Adding unsprung weight is definitely part of equation. Thinking about putting the carbon fiber rotors on the front--33 lb lighter than the stock rotors but a little over $6k all in with racing pads.

SVTDSM · Oct 22, 2017

I've had Cup2's, R888's, Nt01's, and Hoosier R7's on my 350R, and the only tire that has produced a better lap time than the factory Cup2's is the Hoosiers. Ford did a fantastic job picking/developing the right tire for the 350R. The Nt01's, and R888's are just as sticky, probably even slightly more grip, but just don't have the front end feel of the cup2's, and can be kind of numb at the limit.

CSL · Oct 22, 2017

Stuntman said:
I wouldn't put square tires on staggered GT350 wheels. Sure you 'can' but it'll adversely affect steering feel and response.

A good read:

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArtic...LY-select-and-size-TIRES-for-PERFORMANCE.aspx

Of course. Not optimal but doable. Lots of options depending on how much you want to spend and how much performance you're looking for.

305/315 Cup2s on 11 and 11.5 wide wheels is the optimal set up for a streetable track tire.

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