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Originally Posted by aestheticstorm
Thanks for the advice y'all.
Looks like first things first are:
1) brake pads (I've heard people like swapping pads between track and road. Why? Is it just noise issues or something else?)
2) brake fluid
3) brake lines
Regarding the wheels, I live in an apartment so it's a big hassle to keep an extra set of wheels around, let alone swap them. I'm a fan of looks off-track, so I'm looking into forged 19" Advan brand wheels. (8.5 kg Front, 9.2 kg rear)
Regarding tires, I just want to unmount my current Hankook V12s from my current 19" wheels and remount them to the Advans. Then upgrade to something else as you mention later.
Can I get a blessing on this setup?
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Yes, keep the v12's especially if there's a lot meat left. Still think you can find better/lighter wheels than knockoffs, just have to be patient. Else, take a look at the Apex Arc wheels... even at new, they’re pretty affordable, lightweight, looks fantastic, functional and stronger than your average wheel.
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Originally Posted by Finnegan
Brake lines aren't even necessary IMO the first few times out as long as their in good condition. Can't hurt, will help feel, but not a requirement.
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Agreed, not necessary but if you're going to go through effort of replacing pads and flush, might as well do new lines. Plus they're pretty cheap
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Originally Posted by Neverlift328
I can give the V12's a thumbs up for a combined street and track tire. I have used them for several DE and they hold up really really well. They do have pretty soft sidewalls so they roll a little but some extra tire pressure helps that. All in all I can recommend them. I use them on the road also as my car still does about 15,000 miles a year on the road. They are also really great in the wet and even hold up to cold temps here in New England.
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Agreed, V12’s served me well in my first season of auto-x, first 4 track days, and 15,000 road miles in between.