texasviany

Confirming that you run the same size tires F/R??


Tires:
Bridgestone RE71R tires
20" 245/295 on OEM wheels
19" 245/285 on OZ 19x8.5 and 19x11 wheels
Target pressures 33-34psi hot on all 4 tires.

orthojoe

Wha? I don't understand what you are asking

texasviany

Sorry....I misread it. I am so used to the 3 numbers for the tire size (245/35/19, for example) I missed what you wrote based on how it looked.

I have been using Hoosiers....I am interested in trying the RE71Rs. I need to look up the ODs....assuming that I need to adjust my ride height.

texasviany

Do you run the 35 or 40 profile in the front?? The 245/19 come in 2 sizes

orthojoe

For RE71R in 19"?

245/40-19 and 285/35-19 to keep it oem diameter

orthojoe

Some fun video to share that my buddy shot from behind while observing us at a private track day with open passing. A 'race' between my buddy in this 350R vs my GT4. The GT4 has the edge, but I'm no racer. I was trying to figure out a way to pass him. He made 2 big mistakes that I couldn't capitalize on. Definitely made things interesting!

1:44 lost a drag race
6:02 a nice surprise
8:52 couldn't close the deal

laranja

Great stuff.
You have perfected the sound recording on all your cars.
Sounds so good.

Only thing needed is the feed from your car when the
excitement happens - need to hear that laugh that I know
is happening

GeoJoe

Open passing looks like so much fun! Do you know if the Mustang was running with traction control on or off? What about you? Seems like he was getting loose a lot more than you.

...and thanks for the time stamp highlights.

orthojoe

He runs with the systems off. I leave mine on.

orthojoe

Has anyone had any failed wheel bearings? All FOUR of mine have gone bad and need to be replaced already. GT3 did over 60 track days with no wheel bearing issues, but the rears were replaced under track maintenance guidelines. I'm really starting to wonder about the durability of the GT4. My buddy's boxster spyder had 3 times the amount of track time my GT4 does and the wheel bearings never went bad.

laranja

Starting to wonder!

At least there's something you are slow at

The car is as durable as a bic lighter.

Bill Lehman

SBX race cars have a real issue with the wheel bearings. I know there are better greases available but it's tricky to repack them.

orthojoe

I guess I've been burying my head in the sand. LOL
Disappointing.

Man, my GT3 has been solid as a rock.

MarcD147

What where the symptoms?

orthojoe

No symptoms. No noise. Just routine checkup discovered the problem. Scary too because one bearing was really loose.