Tires..R1-R6-Hankook???
02-07-2011, 02:00 AM
#16
Race Director
Thread Starter
I've used nothing but Hoosiers in the past tire, and in my opinion they are best. BUT!!!!!!!! If I were you, I think I would buy another set of R1's. They worked well for you, and if you carry the 3 good old ones with you, if you should cord another one, either front or rear, you have spares. you can drive on an old one with good tread even if it has 30 cycles. But you CAN'T drive on a corded tire, even for a couple of laps. Buying the same tire and using the old ones for spares could keep you going to finish a weekend.
Bill
Bill
I can get 4 delivered and installed for under $1k...then I have 2 really good spares and 1 so so spare.....
02-07-2011, 09:17 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
Here is my take, for what it is worth. The R1's are much better tires than folks give them credit for, especially for their first 5-10 cycles. They do fall off a bit, but hell, even on 28 cycles, they are pretty damn fast. The Hankook Z215's (C51 compound) are excellent tires that are ery relatively affordable right now at Tire Rack, and are at least as grippy as the R6's, with great life & long-term griip characteristics.
Professional Racing and Driving Coach
Professional Racing and Driving Coach
02-07-2011, 06:50 PM
#18
Race Director
Thread Starter
Here is my take, for what it is worth. The R1's are much better tires than folks give them credit for, especially for their first 5-10 cycles. They do fall off a bit, but hell, even on 28 cycles, they are pretty damn fast. The Hankook Z215's (C51 compound) are excellent tires that are ery relatively affordable right now at Tire Rack, and are at least as grippy as the R6's, with great life & long-term griip characteristics.
Professional Racing and Driving Coach
Professional Racing and Driving Coach
