Tracking Base Wheels... Tire Choices

osbornsm · 03-13-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

And the other thought is- maybe you do want street tires over r-comps. I'm going to be running very sticky street tires over r-comps just because my skill level would be better served by something that lets go progressively vs a r-comp sticking right up to the limit and then throwing me off the track backwards.

Actually i have decided NOT to use R-comp tires. They wore our the wheel bearings on my last car WAY too often.

I want a summer tire that will not be a piece of crap for HPDE.

NickTurnon · 03-13-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

No issues here, but I have 255/285 so more contact patch.

You fit those on base 18"s? I just got 245/275 because I thought that was the MAX for daily driving.

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Actually i have decided NOT to use R-comp tires. They wore our the wheel bearings on my last car WAY too often.

I want a summer tire that will not be a piece of crap for HPDE.

Have you looked at the FALKEN 452 or 453 series? They have a couple others that are very reasonably priced. I tracked them, ran them hard, and they lasted 30k thru 117 AZ heat driving 90% HWY. Gripped much more then the new Conti's I just bought. Might be a decent option for you. I dont know much about tires, but I think the rear 275's I got were only $156 or $176 at discount tire so you cant beat that.

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