Road Racing - Tires for twisty roads
formulafast
03-01-2011, 05:54 PM
So Im going on a road trip down to the Dragons Tail here in North Carolina. Well I need some new tires anyways. So I was wondering what kind of tires are good for twisty turns.
therealcreeper
03-01-2011, 06:04 PM
what size?
tire selection varies size to size
formulafast
03-01-2011, 07:06 PM
my bad its the stock rim size 16
SVThuh
03-01-2011, 09:19 PM
Nothing can really beat the Nitto NT-01's for price and performance...
Gordon0652
03-01-2011, 11:34 PM
Michelin pilot sport cup!
Really theo there are MANY tires that are great for roads like you are talking about...
1981TA
03-01-2011, 11:39 PM
I've got Firestone Firehawk 245s on my 16x8 GTA wheels. I got them based on customer feedback/ratings at Tirerack. Goodyear F1s were the "best" available, but also MUCH more expensive.
forecastvideo
03-02-2011, 01:53 AM
nitto nt05. potenza re760, ps2's idk if they come in that size though. check tirerack
Jeff Smith
03-02-2011, 02:40 AM
Impossible to go faster on that twists (318 turns in 11 mi. Dragons) bec of cops, been coming often. Watch out>Cop unmarked cars/motorcycles. Good Luck
I had use Bridgestone Potenza 760 on my Camaros. I would buy it again in future.
Jeff Smith
03-02-2011, 02:46 AM
Add excellent Koni shocks/coils + stock sway bars.
I use front coilover 650 lbs/in. and rear coil 200 lbs/in..
formulafast
03-02-2011, 06:10 AM
cool man thank you. And I saw a new cast with all the cops so we will becareful its just some fun I dont plan on getting tickets.
Toyo RA-1s are a another good choice. They last longer than NT-01s also..... but not by much ;)
R-compound tires if you have never driven on them work really well.
Mich Pilot Sport or the Cups are awesome but expensive.
There is a guy on eBay that sells Toyo RA1's new but they are about 2 years old... for cheap! I picked up a pair of 335/30/18's for $350 shipped! They are $400 each plus shipping normally....
FASTFATBOY
03-08-2011, 10:11 PM
Nitto NT-05?
Jeff Smith
03-09-2011, 07:26 AM
I play aroud on tires and found out that Yokohama A048 and Tooyo RA-1 or R888 are best choices... I don't know which I should pick one^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ for new tires in future
SVThuh
03-09-2011, 02:24 PM
I play aroud on tires and found out that Yokohama A048 and Tooyo RA-1 or R888 are best choices... I don't know which I should pick one^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ for new tires in future
The Nitto NT-01 is a better tire than the RA-1, the R888's heat cycle out very quickly and the Yokohama's are pricey..
IMO, the Nitto NT-01 is the best no-brainer choice... They last just as long as the RA-1 and are cheaper than any of the other options listed.
High_Angle
03-09-2011, 07:30 PM
Kumho Ecstca XS
jbs02somws6
03-19-2011, 06:45 PM
Re11 bridgestones are actually at the top for a race tire that is well mannered on the street, and can be driven in rain. Dunlop starspecs are also up there. Re11s are a warm weather tire like most mentioned, and crap in under 50 degs. Michilin also has supersports coming out in a month way better perf. Than ps2s.