HPDE Tire choices poll

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-23-2015, 08:19 AM

What HDPE group are you running?

Rusty · 04-23-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

What HDPE group are you running?

Group 2 Solo, some times with Group 3 crazies.

Array · 04-23-2015, 08:32 AM

Much luck with Hankooks here (currently 5,000 miles into my setup), Cheaper side of the tires and overall very good reviews

I often hear of problems with soft sidewalls on Hankooks however the V2 im running don't seem to have the same issue as the originals, and hold up well in spirited driving, I can't offer my thoughts on Nitto as i've never experienced.

PSS I feel you're paying for the name with the same/similar quality of a lesser brand.

kenchan · 04-23-2015, 10:03 AM

RE11's are my choice, but since u dont list it, id listen to Mike's recommendation.

cjwsrt6 · 04-23-2015, 05:58 PM

The new re-71r wear pretty quick from what I'm hearing via national autocross competitors, grips well though.
I've used the nt01 and liked it a lot, it definitely likes heat to grip. Or another option the kumho xs, I've always liked that tire and can't wait for the new version to come out
And I've always liked the Michelin ps2 A Lot but Michelin tires are not cheap

osbornsm · 04-27-2015, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

The new re-71r wear pretty quick from what I'm hearing via national autocross competitors, grips well though.
I've used the nt01 and liked it a lot, it definitely likes heat to grip. Or another option the kumho xs, I've always liked that tire and can't wait for the new version to come out
And I've always liked the Michelin ps2 A Lot but Michelin tires are not cheap

Well after much consideration, i have decided against the RE-71R based on some feedback i have encountered. Mainly, they don't stand up to extreme heat well.
The NT-01 is having tread splitting issues, so skip that one.

I have finally decided on Bridgestone R888
F: 245/40/18
R: 275/35/18
Shipped for $1000.

View Poll Results: What would YOU choose for a HPDE / Track Day tire?
Hankook Ventus R-S3 (Version 2)	12	29.27%
Nitto NT-01	6	14.63%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport	13	31.71%
I'm a cheap bastard and run whatever costs less.	10	24.39%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

04-23-2015, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Array Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: home.jpg Posts: 286 Drives: '12 Pearly White Rep Power: 13	Much luck with Hankooks here (currently 5,000 miles into my setup), Cheaper side of the tires and overall very good reviews I often hear of problems with soft sidewalls on Hankooks however the V2 im running don't seem to have the same issue as the originals, and hold up well in spirited driving, I can't offer my thoughts on Nitto as i've never experienced. PSS I feel you're paying for the name with the same/similar quality of a lesser brand. Last edited by Array; 04-23-2015 at 08:34 AM.

04-23-2015, 05:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 13	The new re-71r wear pretty quick from what I'm hearing via national autocross competitors, grips well though. I've used the nt01 and liked it a lot, it definitely likes heat to grip. Or another option the kumho xs, I've always liked that tire and can't wait for the new version to come out And I've always liked the Michelin ps2 A Lot but Michelin tires are not cheap Last edited by cjwsrt6; 04-23-2015 at 06:18 PM.

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04-23-2015, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,412 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40571	What HDPE group are you running?

04-23-2015, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	RE11's are my choice, but since u dont list it, id listen to Mike's recommendation.