Let's Talk Track Tires - 2024 Edition
#31
Burning Brakes
Anyone have any intel about Bridgestone making 19” re71rs in sizes wider than 275 for the rears?
#33
Burning Brakes
I would rather use a052s all around, but in their 19 fitments, the front diameter would be 4-5% smaller than the rear. I would also prefer all re71rs, but the 275 width rears...
Last edited by 0-Day; 01-19-2024 at 06:16 PM.
#34
Yeah, our GT4 sizing seems to be an odd ball combo that not many tire MFG. decide to make.
Maybe by the Lotus Emira using the same sizes as us, it will give a little more push for tire MFG. to decide to product them. I'm REALLY REALLY wanting the RT660's in our sizes.
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#36
Burning Brakes
^^^ Thanks beez. Just ordered the RE71RS in 245/40/19 and 285/35/19. The diameters should match Front & Rear and stock size about as perfectly as you can get.
#37
What 19" wheels are you using? I'm using Apex 19" SM10 on my CGTS 4.0, with 255/35 and 295/35 Cup2s. I want to dump the Cup2s and try the Yoko AD09s. I've heard a lot of good things about them. Also thinking about the Bridgestones, but just not convinced they'll hold up to track use.
The RE71s you bought are the perfect size to replace the OEM GT4 20" sizes.
#38
Rennlist Member
#40
Burning Brakes
Cool!
What 19" wheels are you using? I'm using Apex 19" SM10 on my CGTS 4.0, with 255/35 and 295/35 Cup2s. I want to dump the Cup2s and try the Yoko AD09s. I've heard a lot of good things about them. Also thinking about the Bridgestones, but just not convinced they'll hold up to track use.
The RE71s you bought are the perfect size to replace the OEM GT4 20" sizes.
What 19" wheels are you using? I'm using Apex 19" SM10 on my CGTS 4.0, with 255/35 and 295/35 Cup2s. I want to dump the Cup2s and try the Yoko AD09s. I've heard a lot of good things about them. Also thinking about the Bridgestones, but just not convinced they'll hold up to track use.
The RE71s you bought are the perfect size to replace the OEM GT4 20" sizes.
#41
Ah, the "stock" SCCA 8.5" thing. I'm running the 9/10.5.
#42
I've seen so many advanced and instructor group drivers tear them (the previous gen) up on the track in a day or two. Great for AX, but not for track use. I want to try the new ones, but hoping they'll handle heat better and last longer. I'm going to try the AD09s first though. I've been using SC2s - they handle the heat well, are pretty stout, and are reasonable fast, but the 295/35-19 rears that I use just broke the $500 mark, and that's a ridiculous price for one tire, and they're just not that good to command such a price.
#43
Three Wheelin'
I've seen so many advanced and instructor group drivers tear them (the previous gen) up on the track in a day or two. Great for AX, but not for track use. I want to try the new ones, but hoping they'll handle heat better and last longer. I'm going to try the AD09s first though. I've been using SC2s - they handle the heat well, are pretty stout, and are reasonable fast, but the 295/35-19 rears that I use just broke the $500 mark, and that's a ridiculous price for one tire, and they're just not that good to command such a price.
I just got the new RE71RS and have a track day in a few weeks, but I'm not an instructor level driver. Full set was $1400-something in 19".
#44
Rennlist Member
I've seen so many advanced and instructor group drivers tear them (the previous gen) up on the track in a day or two. Great for AX, but not for track use. I want to try the new ones, but hoping they'll handle heat better and last longer. I'm going to try the AD09s first though. I've been using SC2s - they handle the heat well, are pretty stout, and are reasonable fast, but the 295/35-19 rears that I use just broke the $500 mark, and that's a ridiculous price for one tire, and they're just not that good to command such a price.
Peter
#45
Racer
What are the current go-to tires for stock 20" wheels for AX? I used to like the RE71R but there are no RE71RS in stock size. Currently I am on a set of Cup 2s but our PNW climate is too cold for them except in July/August and maybe September. Some people run Nankang CRS, though they are not 100% stock size. How are the AD09s compared to the A052s? Or the SCR3?