S550 Lap Times (Road Course)

[bnightstar]

I know this is primarily a US-centric thread, but just wanted to highlight the difference that the Yokohana A052 tyre made for me. I've been running on Cup 2 for half of last season, failing to improve over my Federal 595 RS-PRO time. This season I'd fit The Yoko, and already improved around 4 seconds. It probably has overall less grip than the Cup2, but I love the way it communicates grip and how easy it is to dial back.

Great Driving. I need to try and come run with you someday. Also need to try A052 as I'm hearing is faster than the AR-1's as well.

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[MajHazrd]

I know this is primarily a US-centric thread, but just wanted to highlight the difference that the Yokohana A052 tyre made for me. I've been running on Cup 2 for half of last season, failing to improve over my Federal 595 RS-PRO time. This season I'd fit The Yoko, and already improved around 4 seconds. It probably has overall less grip than the Cup2, but I love the way it communicates grip and how easy it is to dial back.


Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2018 Mustang GT (Euro Spec), MT82, Premium
Track/Course: Silesia Ring,
Best Lap TIme: 1:53.134
Brake Pads: EBC RPX front/ Stoptech rear;
Rotors: EBC SG2FC front/ DBA T3 4000 rear;
Tires (Size & Model): Yokohama A052 295/35/19 square; JR SL02 Wheels,
Suspension: Steeda Dual Rate Magneride Springs, Sway Bars; IRS braces, Extreme G-Trac Brace, vertical links, bushing support system;
Other Mods: Barton Short Shifter, AutoBlip, JLT Cold Air Intake, Sport Cats, Flowmaster exhaust, Ford Performance Throttle Body, McLeod RXT Clutch, Mishimoto Radiator, Performance water pump kit
Tune: HD-Customs 500 HP (HP Tuners)
Driver: triox
Team: Fake Track Car

Cool track... awesome working the curbing!
Really fun to the see tracks from all around the world! We need more entries so we are less US focused and more world focused.

Good run! 6 seconds fast than your previous run.
1st)1:53.134 @triox , Yokohama A052 295/35/19 square, 18 Mustang GT (Euro Spec) #945
2nd) 1:59.97- @triox -305 Square Vredestein Vorti R-'18 GT

 

[2BigPups]

Year/Make/Model/Trim: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 w/HP (all stock)
Track/Course: Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH
Best Lap Time: 1:55.06
Tires (Size & Model): stock 305/30/19 frt, 315/30/19 rear Pilot Sport Cup2s

 

[Dana Pants]

Year/Make/Model/Trim: 2018 GT M6 PP1
Track/Course: Canaan Motor Club, NH
Best Lap Time: 105.858
Tires (Size & Model): 295 35 R18 Bridgestone RE-71RS

 

[triox]

Cool track... awesome working the curbing!
Really fun to the see tracks from all around the world! We need more entries so we are less US focused and more world focused.

Good run! 6 seconds fast than your previous run.
1st)1:53.134 @triox , Yokohama A052 295/35/19 square, 18 Mustang GT (Euro Spec) #945
2nd) 1:59.97- @triox -305 Square Vredestein Vorti R-'18 GT

Thanks for the feedback!
This is actually currently the best Mustang time at this track.
So my previous PBT was 1:56.560 on Federal 595 RS-PRO. Then on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 I only did 1:57.840. I'm not saying all those differences are down to the tires, but it maybe is worth pointing out that something like Cup 2 does not automatically guarantee faster lap times.

 

[Egparson202]

Year/Make/Model/Trim: 2019 Shelby GT350
Track/Course: Road Atlanta
Best Lap Time: 1:35.961
Tires (Size & Model): 305-660-18 Pirelli DHF scrubs

 

[MajHazrd]

Thanks for the feedback!
This is actually currently the best Mustang time at this track.
So my previous PBT was 1:56.560 on Federal 595 RS-PRO. Then on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 I only did 1:57.840. I'm not saying all those differences are down to the tires, but it maybe is worth pointing out that something like Cup 2 does not automatically guarantee faster lap times.

I agree, sometimes I wonder if something, like the Cup 2s, is a product really the best or just popular.

 

[shogun32]

I agree, sometimes I wonder if something, like the Cup 2s, is a product really the best or just popular.

it's French. It's Michelin, you are not allowed to have any other idols tires on your mind.

 

[triox]

Finally beat my PBT at Tor Poznan as well as established the Mustang record at this track. Tire this time is Nankang AR-1 and it worked really nicely at these moderate temperatures (19C/66F). Next day at another track temps were around 30C/86F and the AR-1 was overheating rather quick.



Track/Course: Tor Poznań Best Lap Time: 1:47.549
Previous PBT: 1:51.710 (Previous PBT was on Federal 595 RS-PRO)
Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2018 Mustang GT (Euro Spec), MT82, Premium
Brake Pads: EBC RPX front/ Stoptech rear
Rotors: EBC SG2FC front/ DBA T3 4000 rear
Tires (Size & Model): Nankang Sportnex AR-1 305/30/19 square; JR SL02 Wheels,

Suspension: Steeda Dual Rate Magneride Springs, DSC Sport Controller, Steeda Sway Bars; IRS braces, Extreme G-Trac Brace, vertical links, bushing support system, Front Control Arms - Lateral and Tension Links, Bumpsteer Kit, Adjustable Roll Bar Endlinks

Other Mods: Wavetrac LSD, Barton Short Shifter, AutoBlip, JLT Cold Air Intake, Sport Cats, Flowmaster exhaust, Ford Performance Throttle Body, McLeod RXT Clutch, Mishimoto Radiator, Performance water pump kit

Tune: HD-Customs 500 HP (HP Tuners)
Driver: triox
Team: Fake Track Car
Event: Race Cup
Class: Am Car

 

[triox]

A little improvement today thanks to the Yoko A052. I got to compare the two sets (AR-1 and A052) same day in the same conditions. Nankang: 1:47.856 Yokohama: 1:47.148.

The yoko didn't make it though. After circa 4 track days tires look like this:

 

[Flyhalf]

Yoko on day 4 is probably 1sec slower than new one.
Btw looks more like a cut to me.
What pressure u running?

Ps. Cup2 are on pace with supercar3 (not 3R..3R are way faster)
Supercar3 costs half. Last longer too.

A little improvement today thanks to the Yoko A052. I got to compare the two sets (AR-1 and A052) same day in the same conditions. Nankang: 1:47.856 Yokohama: 1:47.148.

The yoko didn't make it though. After circa 4 track days tires look like this:

 

[triox]

2.3-2.4 bar hot.

Yes, I hear good things about supercar 3, unfortunately, we don't get them here

Yoko on day 4 is probably 1sec slower than new one.
Btw looks more like a cut to me.
What pressure u running?

Ps. Cup2 are on pace with supercar3 (not 3R..3R are way faster)
Supercar3 costs half. Last longer too.

 

[Egparson202]

2.3-2.4 bar hot.

Yes, I hear good things about supercar 3, unfortunately, we don't get them here

Had ‘em, loved ‘em, can’t really get ‘em any more. Well, sometimes they’re available in the size I like, but not very often and the price has really skyrocketed. C’mon Goodyear! Get it together.

 

[ChaunceyM]

Year/Make/Model/Trim: 2015 Mustang GT PP1
Track/Course: NJMP Lightning
Best Lap Time: 1:24.933
Tires (Size & Model): 305/30/19 Square Ecsta V730

First event in 4 years, and first ever in this car. And it was 90s and sunny. So definitely only went 8/10 all day. And coming from my little MS3 with rock-hard suspension and racing buckets with 6-point harnesses, the body roll and looseness in the seat took some adjusting to.
Looking to get out there another 1-2 times this year and start pushing it harder.

 

[mikedahammer]

First time at road atlanta. Great track and look forward to going back:

Year/Make/Model/Trim: (2018 Ford Mustang GT350)
Track/Course: (Road Atlanta)
Best Lap Time: (1:41.30)
Tires (Size & Model): (305/30/19 square, Supercar 3R)

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