Yokohama Advan AD09
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Carrera2RS (05-30-2024)
05-30-2024, 12:20 AM
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Carrera2RS (05-31-2024)
06-12-2024, 03:44 PM
#19
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PS4S >> AD09. Actually AD09 aren't very good at all. I did not find them to have as good of grip as ps4s and the ride was harsh. On a positive note, turn in was nice and sharp, but you paid the price on ride. I dumped them early and went to ps4s.
Edit: Ignore me, I'm an idiot. I mixed AD09 up with AD08's. Comments apply to AD08's, hence the street tire discussion.
Edit: Ignore me, I'm an idiot. I mixed AD09 up with AD08's. Comments apply to AD08's, hence the street tire discussion.
06-13-2024, 09:54 AM
#20
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A052 makes it's grip through a soft sidewall and an outright motorsport compound used in Japan. It's a one-lap wonder that will overheat on fast heavy cars, and wears out fast. That's just a fact, proven by everybody who uses them. I personally don't like them, as they tend to shift grip to the rear too much an often induce understeer.
The AD09 is very similar to the Conti ECF and Goodyear Supercar 3, they are "Super" 200's also, but with a focus on endurance and good wear, being just a tick slower than the one-lap wonder 200's. For DE use, these endurance tires are fantastic. I use the Supercar 3 tires on a bunch of my cars, as an alternate wheel setup along with all the super fast tires like Nankang CRS, B-stone RE-71RS, etc. etc. I just ordered a set of AD09 to try on my RS to compare to the Supercar 3, which I think is a benchmark tire for endurance and speed. The stiffer sidewall is what helps the tire not roll over on itself, which is also important for longevity so guys can run 8-9 hours without beating up the outside edge.
Having the option for both types of tires truly is a luxury. My advice is to get an extra set of wheels so you can have a set of both types on tap to use when you want. When you need to lay down a flyer, use the cheater 200's, and when you just want to run some quick laps without burning up a set of tires in one afternoon, use the endurance 200s.
Also, for a 997.1 RS, I would just run a 325-19-30. That's what size the 997.2 RS runs, it looks better, fills out the same widebody rear fenders better, and won't really change handling much. Virtually every 305 is just too small to fit on a 12" wheel. All 325's fit perfectly.
The AD09 is very similar to the Conti ECF and Goodyear Supercar 3, they are "Super" 200's also, but with a focus on endurance and good wear, being just a tick slower than the one-lap wonder 200's. For DE use, these endurance tires are fantastic. I use the Supercar 3 tires on a bunch of my cars, as an alternate wheel setup along with all the super fast tires like Nankang CRS, B-stone RE-71RS, etc. etc. I just ordered a set of AD09 to try on my RS to compare to the Supercar 3, which I think is a benchmark tire for endurance and speed. The stiffer sidewall is what helps the tire not roll over on itself, which is also important for longevity so guys can run 8-9 hours without beating up the outside edge.
Having the option for both types of tires truly is a luxury. My advice is to get an extra set of wheels so you can have a set of both types on tap to use when you want. When you need to lay down a flyer, use the cheater 200's, and when you just want to run some quick laps without burning up a set of tires in one afternoon, use the endurance 200s.
Also, for a 997.1 RS, I would just run a 325-19-30. That's what size the 997.2 RS runs, it looks better, fills out the same widebody rear fenders better, and won't really change handling much. Virtually every 305 is just too small to fit on a 12" wheel. All 325's fit perfectly.
06-13-2024, 01:37 PM
#21
Nordschleife Master
Also, for a 997.1 RS, I would just run a 325-19-30. That's what size the 997.2 RS runs, it looks better, fills out the same widebody rear fenders better, and won't really change handling much. Virtually every 305 is just too small to fit on a 12" wheel. All 325's fit perfectly.
