Track tire....

andrewkd16 · 03-08-2011, 03:12 PM

looking to see what would be a great track tire for my 370z nismo and could take driving around town a few times a month. its not daily driven mainly going to be track car but if i wanted to take it to a meet here and there want the tires to hold up to the everyday driven roads

spearfish25 · 03-08-2011, 03:51 PM

I bet you'll find some good threads if you search through this wheels&tires forum...

cossie1600 · 03-08-2011, 04:24 PM

ra1 or re11

JollyGoodChap · 03-08-2011, 04:58 PM

Toyo R1R?

Blue370tt · 03-08-2011, 07:21 PM

Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 is a great track and extreme summer tire.

Red__Zed · 03-08-2011, 08:42 PM

All the suggestions so far are very good. I would personally look at the Re-11 right now.

To better narrow down options, will you be using them in the rain at all?

RCZ · 03-08-2011, 08:45 PM

Got RE11, best street tire I've ever had. Don't know about track yet.

chuckd05 · 03-08-2011, 09:50 PM

I had nt05s and while they are not a track tire.. they could serve as a dual purpose tire... cornering was very impressive with them... they left me spoiled but initial dry traction was not the best...

re-11 is a better tire but about 50-80 more a tire but also offered in many more sizes..

advans are also run by mike the powder coater and he seems to love them to and he knows his stuff so I would put them above nt05's as well but the nittos will be easiest on your pocket

Mike · 03-08-2011, 10:52 PM

Yes, I love the AD-08s!

SPOHN · 03-09-2011, 09:06 AM

All mention seemed to be great. I have the RE11's. There great. Haven't tracked yet. But for spirited driving they just straight grip threw the corners. Very predicable tire. Great in rain also.

Blue370tt · 03-09-2011, 09:19 AM

2010 EVO Tyre Test

EVO chose an MX5 as their test mule which has relatively small rear tyres (205/45 r17), the choice of high performance tyres was somewhat limited and the final mix a little bizarre

Tyres on test:
- Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
- Continental Contisportcontact 3
- Hankook Ventus V12 EVO
- Kumho Ecsta LE Sport KU39
- Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
- Uniroyal Rainsport 2
- Vredstein Ultrac Cento
- Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
- Zeetex HP103

Laptimes (dry)
1. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
2. Bridgestone RE050A
3. Continental Contisportcontact 3
4. Michelin Pilot Exalto
5. Kumho Ecsta KU39
6. Vredstein Ultrac Cento
7. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO
8. Uniroyal Rainsport 2
9. Zeetex HP103

Subjective (dry)
1. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
2. Uniroyal Rainsport 2
3. Bridgestone RE050A
4. Vredstein Ultrac Cento
5. Continental Contisportcontact 3
6. Michelin Pilot Exalto
7. Kumho Ecsta KU39
8. Zeetex HP103
9. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO

Lap time (wet)
1. Continental Contisportcontact 3
2. Vredstein Ultrac Cento
3. Michelin Pilot Exalto
4. Bridgestone RE050A
5. Uniroyal Rainsport 2
6. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO
7. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
8. Kumho Ecsta KU39
9. Zeetex HP103

Overall
1. Continental Contisportcontact 3
2. Uniroyal Rainsport 2
3. Vredstein Ultrac Cento
4. Bridgestone RE050A
5. Michelin Pilot Exalto
6. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
7. Kumho Ecsta KU39
8. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO
9. Zeetex HP103

andrewkd16 · 03-09-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I bet you'll find some good threads if you search through this wheels&tires forum...

bet i could too if i had time. with school/work/and getting ready for a deployment i barely have time to even check my thread but thanks for the advice when i get time i will do proper research my friend.

andrewkd16 · 03-09-2011, 10:35 AM

i think i am going to go with the ad08 or re11, if i track the car it will only be dry weather, only time it will see rain is if i am out and about one weekend and it starts raining lol. also i might take it to a local drag strip a few times will either tire be fine for drag? is one sticker than the other between ad08 / re11?

here is a breakdwon:

track dry- most
track wet- never(unless it rains while im out on track)
drag strip dry-occasionally
drag strip wet-.....why would anyone drag in the rain
around town dry-occasionally
around town wet-occasionally(but really only if i am out and it starts to rain)

cossie1600 · 03-09-2011, 10:36 AM

ra1 not r1r. i have the hankook v12 on my other car, overrated

Blue370tt · 03-09-2011, 02:02 PM

I am sure the bridgestones are good....but.....the AD08 tires are the closest tire to an R rated tire without actually being drag radials. Someone even mentions in this thread that the re11's dry grip is ok but not great. I bought the AD08 FOR GRIP and it has not let me down....even with my extra HP.

03-08-2011, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
andrewkd16 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 163 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Track tire.... looking to see what would be a great track tire for my 370z nismo and could take driving around town a few times a month. its not daily driven mainly going to be track car but if i wanted to take it to a meet here and there want the tires to hold up to the everyday driven roads

03-08-2011, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I bet you'll find some good threads if you search through this wheels&tires forum... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-08-2011, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	I had nt05s and while they are not a track tire.. they could serve as a dual purpose tire... cornering was very impressive with them... they left me spoiled but initial dry traction was not the best... re-11 is a better tire but about 50-80 more a tire but also offered in many more sizes.. advans are also run by mike the powder coater and he seems to love them to and he knows his stuff so I would put them above nt05's as well but the nittos will be easiest on your pocket __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

03-08-2011, 10:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Yes, I love the AD-08s! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-09-2011, 09:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	All mention seemed to be great. I have the RE11's. There great. Haven't tracked yet. But for spirited driving they just straight grip threw the corners. Very predicable tire. Great in rain also. __________________

03-08-2011, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	ra1 or re11

03-08-2011, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 14	Toyo R1R?

03-08-2011, 07:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 14	Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 is a great track and extreme summer tire.

03-08-2011, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	All the suggestions so far are very good. I would personally look at the Re-11 right now. To better narrow down options, will you be using them in the rain at all?

03-08-2011, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Got RE11, best street tire I've ever had. Don't know about track yet.

03-09-2011, 09:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 14	2010 EVO Tyre Test EVO chose an MX5 as their test mule which has relatively small rear tyres (205/45 r17), the choice of high performance tyres was somewhat limited and the final mix a little bizarre Tyres on test: - Bridgestone Potenza RE050A - Continental Contisportcontact 3 - Hankook Ventus V12 EVO - Kumho Ecsta LE Sport KU39 - Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 - Uniroyal Rainsport 2 - Vredstein Ultrac Cento - Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 - Zeetex HP103 Laptimes (dry) 1. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 2. Bridgestone RE050A 3. Continental Contisportcontact 3 4. Michelin Pilot Exalto 5. Kumho Ecsta KU39 6. Vredstein Ultrac Cento 7. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO 8. Uniroyal Rainsport 2 9. Zeetex HP103 Subjective (dry) 1. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 2. Uniroyal Rainsport 2 3. Bridgestone RE050A 4. Vredstein Ultrac Cento 5. Continental Contisportcontact 3 6. Michelin Pilot Exalto 7. Kumho Ecsta KU39 8. Zeetex HP103 9. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO Lap time (wet) 1. Continental Contisportcontact 3 2. Vredstein Ultrac Cento 3. Michelin Pilot Exalto 4. Bridgestone RE050A 5. Uniroyal Rainsport 2 6. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO 7. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 8. Kumho Ecsta KU39 9. Zeetex HP103 Overall 1. Continental Contisportcontact 3 2. Uniroyal Rainsport 2 3. Vredstein Ultrac Cento 4. Bridgestone RE050A 5. Michelin Pilot Exalto 6. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 7. Kumho Ecsta KU39 8. Hankook Ventus K12 EVO 9. Zeetex HP103

03-09-2011, 10:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
andrewkd16 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 163 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	i think i am going to go with the ad08 or re11, if i track the car it will only be dry weather, only time it will see rain is if i am out and about one weekend and it starts raining lol. also i might take it to a local drag strip a few times will either tire be fine for drag? is one sticker than the other between ad08 / re11? here is a breakdwon: track dry- most track wet- never(unless it rains while im out on track) drag strip dry-occasionally drag strip wet-.....why would anyone drag in the rain around town dry-occasionally around town wet-occasionally(but really only if i am out and it starts to rain) Last edited by andrewkd16; 03-09-2011 at 10:39 AM.

03-09-2011, 10:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	ra1 not r1r. i have the hankook v12 on my other car, overrated

03-09-2011, 02:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 14	I am sure the bridgestones are good....but.....the AD08 tires are the closest tire to an R rated tire without actually being drag radials. Someone even mentions in this thread that the re11's dry grip is ok but not great. I bought the AD08 FOR GRIP and it has not let me down....even with my extra HP.

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