Not to go too far off topic, but several of my track buddies started on Hoosiers at the beginning of the track season. Halfway through the season this year, all of them have sold their Hoosiers and now run NT01's on the track. They all say they have more grip, last longer and are way cheaper...
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Originally Posted by mfanatic325
I've tracked with these for almost as long as I've had my M coupe, which I acquired July of 2010. They're AWESOME, especially for the price as compared to the other contenders in the same performance category. I used to run Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s on my MR2 Turbo. That car is quite the handful, and the Eagle F1 GSD3s got too oily at temp, so I upgraded to Star Specs for a long time. I thought those were amazing for non DOT/R-comps until I ran the NT05s 
I run these not just because they're the cheapest good performing tire I can get in the 19" sector, but because they've served me well on public roads as well as on the track 
I haven't had issues with them in the rain. I drive with DSC off all the time too. Albeit, I don't particularly have a lead foot on public roads (for the sake of innocent bystanders  )
I run 245/35/19 fronts on 19x8.5 +30;
275/30/19 rears on 19x10.5 +22
They last surprisingly long. My previous set for instance lasted WELL over a year, including quite a few track days (sorry, I've lost count of exactly how many  )
I would LOVE to try NT01s, as Nittos really have opened my eyes. I used to see them as a lower-tier brand until I really tried them. It's too bad they don't make a lot of super good tires in 19" size without breaking the bank.
edit: I've also tracked in the rain with General Exclaim UHPs (same as Hankook V12 Evos pretty much), and they're surprisingly good for all-seasons; even in the dry too! I had the V12 Evos on a spare set of wheels for the old MR2 before I sold it. Never got to track on the V12s, but like I said, they're the same as the Exclaim UHPs. And in fact, I would probably rate the UHPs higher, since they're cheaper AND have higher treadwear rating lol better bang for the buck! V12s were more comfy than the UHPs though.
TLDR? Here's a sparknotes version:
OEM Contis (for shits and giggles lol) < Hankook V12 Evo < General Exclaim UHP < Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 < Michelin Pilot Sport 2 < Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec < Nitto NT05
These are the only tires I'm willing to comment on and rank, as those are the only ones I've personally run on my cars and have experience with. All others are just heresay, and I would rather not include them, as they may not do other tires justice. |