HPDE tire experts, get in here!

[kkakonn]

Why not go with Hankook RS3s?

285/35 all around

I've done 3 trackdays on this setup and it has plenty of grip.

I was on Hankook slicks and Toyo RA1s in the past and did not like it.

Street tire ftw in my opinion

I think they're on some sort of a worldwide shortage lol

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[C7 B8]

Unless you are competing and need to go as fast as possible, I would stick with the street tire as long as possible. You can still try to push the limits of adhesion and the car with a street tire. R Compounds can also mask mistakes. I don't know your driving background or experience, but in a new car it can also be good to learn the car a little more before moving to an R compound. RE71 or something similar as others have suggested. They are all pretty close these days (and sticky compared to street tires a few years ago). Plus they'll last longer than an r compound and save you some money.

Agreed! Not to mention, carrying 2nd set of R-compound tires/wheels to the track is a huge pain.

 

[apex15stangPP]

re71R won't last but a few sessions for HPDE...

I run the RE-71R and I get good life out of them. People who wear them out are running to high of pressures. Im at 10 track days on the current tires and they still are ready for atleast 5 more.

 

[apex15stangPP]

I completely agree with this, which is why I was trying to avoid going to an Rcomp. I'm not trying to smash any course records or anything like that. And I am still learning the car. Problem is there is a lack of tires in the 200, sub 200 treadware category. The Invos I currently have are not doing too great on the track, constantly trying to break loose and squealing on the tiniest turns. Ive looked at both the RE71 and RE11 and unfortunately the widest they are available are 275/35 and 285/30. On a 10.5" wheel I would like to maximize what I can get. I know stuffing a 315 is probably useless, but at least a 305, 295. The Rivals might be the best option i'm finding in those sizes.

The modern day 200 is no where near a 200!! It's a marketing tool, thanks to the SCCA

 

[Anthony@HTM]

I think they're on some sort of a worldwide shortage lol

They are worth the wait lol

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