TomGT3

Not much available right now for a good street/track tires.
Wanted the Yoko AD08 but they are out of stock for the next few months.
So I decided on the SP2, but they have only 315s available for the rears.
Will there be a difference (1st time DE) to me driving on N2 vs N4.
I thought I might as well save a few hundred dollars.

va122

Nah, you're fine dude. Good luck and have fun

TomGT3

Thanks Victor

I was worth it, saved $300

cfjan

So Tom, you are running N2, but w/ 315 on the back?

TomGT3

Yea, couldn't find a better option. I really didn't want to see how Hankooks are at DEs.
Everyone is out of 295s and I don't want to wait any longer. Talked to a lot of Reps in the last
few weeks. Was told by several to expect price hikes shortly (Michelins, somewhere in the 15-20% range).
It sounded like BS, but who knows.

cfjan

Having a little bit more understeer is probably not a bad idea when starting out anyway.. (with the larger rear) safer that way.. ! My car is dialed to understeer for now as well..

TomGT3

How far did you go on your alignment?

cfjan

I have -2.5 camber on the rear and -2.4 up front.. so it is setup to understeer some.. the shop that did my setup probably felt that's more appropriate for my skill level at the moment. Rear toe-in per the spec, while the front has a slight toe-in as well, again, for the extra stability.

KJinDC

Tom,

is this your first time on the track?

-KJ

va122

Understeer is safer when you start out. I personally can't stand US but I'm at a different level (you'll get there in a few years )

cfjan

Yeah, I am still a beginner.. last season was my first season.. looking forward to this year.. hopefully do enough DE to get move to white run group.. we will see.. !!

va122

be patient grasshopper...you'll grow into that car sooner then you think.

TomGT3

Yes, trying to learn all I can before I start.

va122

pick up one of the books. Speed secrets is pretty good. Ross Bently

TomGT3

Thanks, I did. Picked up Going Faster also.