964russ

Nankang instantly makes me think Ditch finder!

Anyone ever tried the ns2r?

My pilot sport cups are up for renewal, do I take a chance on something new? Or take the more expensive tried and tested route?

Reviews are excellent, but are they really
anygood?
I want to take a chance on the ns2r, cost mainly...

964russ

Just bought a pair of ad08 from ears.

Jamie Summers

Russ,
I'm looking at a few cheaper options at the moment for track tyres, so far I've come up with the following (all 225/45/17 and 255/40/17)

Mich Pilot Sport Cups £710.36 from Tyreleader.co.uk
Toyo R888 c.£710 from Tyreleader / Demon Tweeks - should do better from Camskill
Federal FZ201 £648 from MOT Motorsport or Demon Tweeks
Hankook R-S3 £524.96 from Tyreleader
Nankang NS2R £424.08 from Tyreleader and or Demon Tweeks

There is a massive range in pricing between brands and suppliers. I only have experience of the R888 and Mich Cups, and haven't been able to find any Porsche users of the other options. I'm keen to try them and was tempted to start with the Federal FZ201 as it looks closest to a proper motorsport tyre.

Any input/experience from others most welcome.............

Jamie

964russ

From my research the ns2r is a very capable tyre.
Better than rsr, but not as good as pilot cup!

I'd definitely give them a go.

boxsey911

Not a 964 but some info for you guys about the Nankangs here on a heavy car:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...F%3F&mid=71974

freedman

Ive got Nankangs on my trackday wheels (soft compound)

Under £470 a set fitted and balanced, so very good value

I've only done one sprint and a trip to Le Mans on them, but impresed so far

mf_rsr

Good thread...also heard good reports about:

Kumho V70A