Track Tires for 8x17, 9x17 Stock Bodied '87 911
11-06-2009 | 12:15 PM
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Track Tires for 8x17, 9x17 Stock Bodied '87 911
Greetings,
Apologies if this is already covered elsewhere. I have not been on the track for a few years and finally have found the time to get involved again. I have a well prepared '87 911 with several sets of the 993 Cups in 8x17 (yes, 8) and 9x17. Last set of track tires I got was many moons ago and I recall them being 245 and 265 Kumhos. My fender lips are rolled, I have extended studs with a stock of spacers and the oil lines are well tucked away.
What is the current thinking on track only tires for a setup like this?
Thanks!
Chris
Apologies if this is already covered elsewhere. I have not been on the track for a few years and finally have found the time to get involved again. I have a well prepared '87 911 with several sets of the 993 Cups in 8x17 (yes, 8) and 9x17. Last set of track tires I got was many moons ago and I recall them being 245 and 265 Kumhos. My fender lips are rolled, I have extended studs with a stock of spacers and the oil lines are well tucked away.
What is the current thinking on track only tires for a setup like this?
Thanks!
Chris
11-06-2009 | 02:53 PM
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So help me with two scenarios:
a) Club Racing maximum performance with little regard to life but still "street legal"
b) Best Drivers Ed Cost/Performance compromise
In the past, I have used Goodyear GSCS (dating myself) and Hoosiers in PCA Club Racing.
a) Club Racing maximum performance with little regard to life but still "street legal"
b) Best Drivers Ed Cost/Performance compromise
In the past, I have used Goodyear GSCS (dating myself) and Hoosiers in PCA Club Racing.
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11-06-2009 | 06:44 PM
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I would go with a 225 or 235 up front the 245s seem to squirm around a bit and don't turn in quite as nice on cup rim widths, and the 275s out back, as far as mfg unless you've got the ca$h for Hoosiers I'd go with the nitto NT01, haven't heard a bad thing about them, then RA1, then khumo..etc...Do not waste your time on 888s...
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11-06-2009 | 07:03 PM
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Hi Chris, I use 235/255 on 8 & 9 X 17, two sets of Fikse FM5s and one set Cup 2. Lots of choices, clunky spacers needed with the cup wheels. I tried R888s now have RA1s, and G-Force R1
11-09-2009 | 09:36 AM
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I would go with a 225 or 235 up front the 245s seem to squirm around a bit and don't turn in quite as nice on cup rim widths, and the 275s out back, as far as mfg unless you've got the ca$h for Hoosiers I'd go with the nitto NT01, haven't heard a bad thing about them, then RA1, then khumo..etc...Do not waste your time on 888s...
Just my .02$...
Just my .02$...
11-09-2009 | 12:25 PM
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Kurt, they heat cycle out with lots of rubber left. With your light weight and big footprint they may last a bit longer with less heat, not so much of a deal for DE but for racing it's a bit problematic...not as long life as the RA1 or as sticky down to the cord...
