Trofeo R Report
08-17-2012, 05:16 AM
#61
The tyre wear is completely different on the R888 and, and this is the most important factor, in 19" they cost about the same as a set of Michelin Pilot Cups here, so price is not really a deciding factor.
08-17-2012, 09:44 AM
#62
Race Director
MPSC chunks up and R888 rubber seems to roll off the tire.
08-17-2012, 03:35 PM
#63
Rennlist Member
Checked w/ Bob Woodman tires. Here's what they say:
"Typically you should see 10-12 useful heat cycles (max performance) out of a set."
So that seems to coincide pretty well with what I'm seeing. Like I mentioned, at 15 cycles, tires are pretty much gone. A few of those cycles were 'easy' cycles because learning a new track. So, I'll be looking for some new 18 wheels. Love the Trofeo R but too expensive for me (means about $1,200 - $1,400 / lapping day w/ tires and entry fees).
"Typically you should see 10-12 useful heat cycles (max performance) out of a set."
So that seems to coincide pretty well with what I'm seeing. Like I mentioned, at 15 cycles, tires are pretty much gone. A few of those cycles were 'easy' cycles because learning a new track. So, I'll be looking for some new 18 wheels. Love the Trofeo R but too expensive for me (means about $1,200 - $1,400 / lapping day w/ tires and entry fees).
08-17-2012, 10:00 PM
#65
Race Director
Checked w/ Bob Woodman tires. Here's what they say:
"Typically you should see 10-12 useful heat cycles (max performance) out of a set."
So that seems to coincide pretty well with what I'm seeing. Like I mentioned, at 15 cycles, tires are pretty much gone. A few of those cycles were 'easy' cycles because learning a new track. So, I'll be looking for some new 18 wheels. Love the Trofeo R but too expensive for me (means about $1,200 - $1,400 / lapping day w/ tires and entry fees).
"Typically you should see 10-12 useful heat cycles (max performance) out of a set."
So that seems to coincide pretty well with what I'm seeing. Like I mentioned, at 15 cycles, tires are pretty much gone. A few of those cycles were 'easy' cycles because learning a new track. So, I'll be looking for some new 18 wheels. Love the Trofeo R but too expensive for me (means about $1,200 - $1,400 / lapping day w/ tires and entry fees).
08-18-2012, 01:48 AM
#67
Rennlist Member
If price were no object, I'd definitely go BBS!! W/o a doubt, my favorite wheel -- bar none. Too rich for my blood though.
OZ challenge wheel looks nice and price is right. No concerns w/ this being a cast vs forged wheel? Anybody know how weight compares to factory OE wheels? Thanks for the recommendation -- could be a contender.
Any thoughts on the Formula 43s? I like the RAD 14 design, and comments I've heard / read thus far have been positive.
OZ challenge wheel looks nice and price is right. No concerns w/ this being a cast vs forged wheel? Anybody know how weight compares to factory OE wheels? Thanks for the recommendation -- could be a contender.
Any thoughts on the Formula 43s? I like the RAD 14 design, and comments I've heard / read thus far have been positive.
08-18-2012, 05:16 AM
#68
If price were no object, I'd definitely go BBS!! W/o a doubt, my favorite wheel -- bar none. Too rich for my blood though.
OZ challenge wheel looks nice and price is right. No concerns w/ this being a cast vs forged wheel? Anybody know how weight compares to factory OE wheels? Thanks for the recommendation -- could be a contender.
OZ challenge wheel looks nice and price is right. No concerns w/ this being a cast vs forged wheel? Anybody know how weight compares to factory OE wheels? Thanks for the recommendation -- could be a contender.
08-18-2012, 09:18 AM
#69
Race Director
OZ 18" Challenge wheels in RS fitment are 24 & 27lbs for front and rear. If BBS are too expensive....they are for me too....look at Forgeline. If cars in Grand Am are not running BBS they run Forgeline. They are a high quality wheel every bit as good as BBS.
08-18-2012, 11:54 PM
#71
Race Director
08-19-2012, 12:35 AM
#73
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I suppose I should not hijack Savy's thread...
Did a 3 day weekend at Thunderhill (Willows, CA). First day was on Trofeos (not the R, however). My lap timer wasn't in the car, but I found my times via a "creative" manner and recorded a best of 2:02. Didn't run on Saturday due to a mechanical. Ran Sunday on the new OZ wheels shod with new Hoosier R6s. With a passenger in the car I ran a best of 2:01. It was substantially hotter on Sunday than it was on Friday.
Did a 3 day weekend at Thunderhill (Willows, CA). First day was on Trofeos (not the R, however). My lap timer wasn't in the car, but I found my times via a "creative" manner and recorded a best of 2:02. Didn't run on Saturday due to a mechanical. Ran Sunday on the new OZ wheels shod with new Hoosier R6s. With a passenger in the car I ran a best of 2:01. It was substantially hotter on Sunday than it was on Friday.
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