Better Tires?
10-05-15, 12:14 PM
#16
Lexus Fanatic
I have to agree. I had them on my dropped GS and they were insane. Very smooth, tons of grip ( surprising frankly ), and the wear down like stone. Until today it was the best all around tire I have ever used
10-05-15, 08:21 PM
#17
I have had the Michelin A/S 3 for about a year and 15,000 miles. They are a very good all around tire. Dry traction is very good. And yes, I even tracked them at NCM motor park (video is on YouTube and another thread). I'm not naive enough to think they will grip better than the pilots, but they do hold up. Did good in the snow but I'm a bit worried heading into the winter as their wet traction has significantly decreased. But nothing beats a high performance summer tire.
10-06-15, 10:38 PM
#19
for more track oriented tires, there are dunlop direzza, advans, toyo ra1.
10-07-15, 06:58 AM
#20
Tech Info Resource
iTrader: (2)
Keep in mind, the only thing you need to be concerned about at an HPDE is the tire coming apart. It really doesn't matter if they have ultimate grip or not because you're not going to be able to use it for quite some time. The first thing you'll be figuring out is how to brake, then how to turn, then finding your limits (not the car's limits). Too many people on this forum get all wound up about spending a lot of money on "go fast" parts when the truth is, their skills are the limiting factor, not the parts.
Don't waste a lot of money on stuff you don't need. You really need to save your money for track time. Seat time on the track will bring far more benefits than buying the latest go fast tires.
10-08-15, 07:38 AM
#22
Instructor
RE-11's and never look back!!!! upsize to 275/30 rear
10-08-15, 10:59 PM
#30
I got 30k from my OEM Bridgestone RE050As with the same profile. 2 HPDEs + 30k.
Keep in mind, the only thing you need to be concerned about at an HPDE is the tire coming apart. It really doesn't matter if they have ultimate grip or not because you're not going to be able to use it for quite some time. The first thing you'll be figuring out is how to brake, then how to turn, then finding your limits (not the car's limits). Too many people on this forum get all wound up about spending a lot of money on "go fast" parts when the truth is, their skills are the limiting factor, not the parts.
Don't waste a lot of money on stuff you don't need. You really need to save your money for track time. Seat time on the track will bring far more benefits than buying the latest go fast tires.
Keep in mind, the only thing you need to be concerned about at an HPDE is the tire coming apart. It really doesn't matter if they have ultimate grip or not because you're not going to be able to use it for quite some time. The first thing you'll be figuring out is how to brake, then how to turn, then finding your limits (not the car's limits). Too many people on this forum get all wound up about spending a lot of money on "go fast" parts when the truth is, their skills are the limiting factor, not the parts.
Don't waste a lot of money on stuff you don't need. You really need to save your money for track time. Seat time on the track will bring far more benefits than buying the latest go fast tires.