New Cup 2 Tires...
07-05-2018, 05:45 PM
#1
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New Cup 2 Tires...
Hey guys i am ready to order new tires for my 2015 GT3. From what i understand (I could be wrong) the 2018 GT3 uses improved Cup 2 tires relative to what came on mine. When i check tire rack i see N1’s offered for both gens, and they look the same. Are these the previous gen, or are new Cup 2’s the new default for all years?
Or i am totally wrong about this?
Or i am totally wrong about this?
07-05-2018, 05:54 PM
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The only difference that I can see between the n0 and n1 spec tires is that the n1 tires have a rim protector bumper on the tire whereas the n0 sidewall is totally flat. They feel the same and wear the same on track for me
07-05-2018, 05:58 PM
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Okay thanks Joe! It looks like the N1 is standard for both gens, at least on tire rack.
07-05-2018, 06:03 PM
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Yes you want the N1, Rob. Yours came with N0 and the N1 are supposed to be faster (though I don't know anyone who has used both on the same car - you could be the first). I know Joe above has had N0 and N1, but I think that was on .1 and .2 GT3 (haven't tried both on the same car, right?).
07-05-2018, 06:08 PM
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Yes you want the N1, Rob. Yours came with N0 and the N1 are supposed to be faster (though I don't know anyone who has used both on the same car - you could be the first). I know Joe above has had N0 and N1, but I think that was on .1 and .2 GT3 (haven't tried both on the same car, right?).
07-05-2018, 06:10 PM
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07-05-2018, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
Yes you want the N1, Rob. Yours came with N0 and the N1 are supposed to be faster (though I don't know anyone who has used both on the same car - you could be the first). I know Joe above has had N0 and N1, but I think that was on .1 and .2 GT3 (haven't tried both on the same car, right?).
07-05-2018, 07:30 PM
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Correct. The car felt a little more stable under hard braking - no shake side-to-side, more stable like with Pirellis or Bridgestones. But the difference was not big enough for me to be 100% sure the tires are responsible and not something else (although the car was unchanged).
07-05-2018, 07:44 PM
#10
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I have the N1's as well, just haven't done too much track with them yet, only 5 laps. And about 5 months after the previous track day with the N0 spec (thanks to NE winter). So can't really give a great comparison.
07-05-2018, 08:24 PM
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Fried my tires this week in 100+ temperature at the track and surface temps at 125+. Ordered the new N1's and will report back after my next event at WGI third week in July.
07-06-2018, 07:01 PM
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Awesome! Hopefully that keeps the wheel metal off of contact with the floor when doing wheel removal and setting dowm flat.
07-06-2018, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mech33
Awesome! Hopefully that keeps the wheel metal off of contact with the floor when doing wheel removal and setting dowm flat.