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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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hey guys looking to go to local track and need to get some tires for rr so any tires recommended I got 17 in 9.5 w ...let me know thatnks
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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Nitto NT01 is a good fast tire. If you want full race then go with Kumho V710 or Hoosiers A6.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Have you ever been on track (driving)?

If the answer is: NO. Don't waste your time buying new tires that won't help you. Go out on what you have and save your money for going to more track days and getting more seat time.
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only if you plan on going several times a year is it worth it to buy separate track rims/tires.
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I'd recommend a tire that gives you feedback. I'm running NT05's and they give me lots of audible warnings when i'm at the limit. I think the best mod so far is seat time. followed up by a good spring, shock and strut package. ( i started out autoXing with Strange adj all the way around and soft drag springs. NOT a good setup.)
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I just put a set of Kuhmo XS 285's on my 17x9.5 rims. I really like them so far. But if you havn't been tracking you car first, tires are a waste. alighnment, shocks, springs, bars, diff. need to be done first. In that order.
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Originally Posted by SIK02SS
Have you ever been on track (driving)?

If the answer is: NO. Don't waste your time buying new tires that won't help you. Go out on what you have and save your money for going to more track days and getting more seat time.
x2 id run what you have. Its better to learn on street tires IMHO then move to the slicks once your ready, you learn more car control on street tires.
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