rkirshner

I know that through the years this topic has been discussed here. I am currently using the mpsc but other drivers have suggested i try the hoosier r6. I have done de's for 3 to 4 years (and some racing)and i am slowly progressing in my skills . Is there much of a difference between the 2 . From what i read the hoosiers seem to require more care and even if at there optimal point they are a bit faster it seems that if they are not cared for properly this advantage may dissipate quickly. Any discussion would be helpful thank you

996FLT6

The grip won't last after 15 hc's. U can flip and rotate them to make it last longer. Way more grip then Mpsc's. A good 2-3 seconds better on a 2 minute lap. I wouldn't drive to/fro track with them on. Kuhmos v710's is another viable option- just as grippy and longer lasting(I got my best laptime at the 38 hc mark before it corded at 42 hcs but even at 42 hc's grip felt like mpsc's) and that's driving to/fro track(I did flip/rotate). Mike

ukrbmw

Yep, more grip, less longevity.

Mr Michael B

Great... I do! More proof positive that I am nutz. Thanks.

P.J.S.

If you try the r6 you will not go back

Crazy Canuck

I like Michelin slicks.

P.J.S.

^ best avatar yet

My first set of Michelin slicks are in the garage waiting for July track days ;-)

Crazy Canuck

Oh Canada!

New suspension rocks. Was at the Glen last weekend. Unbelievable really. Still to finish is gearing and finally slicks. Then I think I am about done.

P.J.S.

Right on
I had two days earlier this month on motons for the first time and they were great

You will love the gears

Crazy Canuck

Gotta get the transmission and have it installed. I have the LWFW sitting in a box in the garage just waiting to go in.

spare tire

What size and compound did you get? (Michilin Slicks)

P.J.S.

Michelin slicks (Porsche Cup N1)
Fronts 24/64-18
Rears 27/68-18

rkirshner

thank you
i have been reading a lot about the hoosier r6. my car is a 996 gt3 with pretty much stock suspension.
it seems that the recommendation is to use a stiffer suspension and more camber with the r6. is this needed. can i use the hoosiers without changing the suspension.
thanks

DHI

Done?!
You mean done before a Cup car?
;-)

spare tire

PJS,

Those are cup car slicks and you will have to reflash the ABS and find a way to change your brake bias to accomodate the rears. The fronts are fine but the rears have a big rolling diameter difference and your ABS will go nuts. Get the 27/65-18 and risk using it. Thats what I do. Michilin said the 27/65 was designed as a front tire but that is how I solved the same problem you are about to experience.