what's the best track setup?

z4mc · 01-31-2012, 09:32 PM

what's the best wheel and tire setup for track?
any suggestion will help!

crfine88 · 01-31-2012, 10:27 PM

You will get many opinions on tires. For wheels, most will agree that the Apex ARC-8's are the way to go. They are as light and cary the same strength rating as wheels that are three times the cost. I beleive there is a group buy going on in the classified section right now.

For tires, are you looking for mixed street/track use or track dedicated?

l4zy · 01-31-2012, 11:24 PM

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z4mc · 02-01-2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

You will get many opinions on tires. For wheels, most will agree that the Apex ARC-8's are the way to go. They are as light and cary the same strength rating as wheels that are three times the cost. I beleive there is a group buy going on in the classified section right now.

For tires, are you looking for mixed street/track use or track dedicated?

For tire I'm thinking Hankook RS-3 vs. Star Spec or RE-11
not ready for R compounds yet

crfine88 · 02-02-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by z4mc

For tire I'm thinking Hankook RS-3 vs. Star Spec or RE-11
not ready for R compounds yet

Both track proven and great choices. I am very happy with the RS-3's and have run with drivers much better than I am that run both. The RS-3's "lean" a little more than some and the RE-11 can get "greasy" when hot.

That said, I think you would be happy with either, so I would shop for best price and size.

The HACK · 02-02-2012, 11:31 AM

Hoosier A6 mounted on BBS Motorsports magnesium wheels. 14lbs ea at 18" x 9". You'll need to convert the hub to accept single nut fastener. Size of the wheel and tire will depend heavily on testing, you will want to run the NARROWEST possible tire that you can't break the grip from for the duration of the stint that will leave you in to 160-200 degrees F range where the Hoosiers work best in.

tikamak · 02-02-2012, 12:16 PM

No one ever mentioned the NITTO NT05.
How does that tire classify?

How about its treadwear?

mfanatic325 · 02-03-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tikamak

No one ever mentioned the NITTO NT05.
How does that tire classify?

How about its treadwear?

It's as good if not better than the RS3s, Star Specs, RE-11s. Out of those, I've only tracked on Star Specs, and I definitely like NT05s better than Star Specs

All in all though, they're both the same bang for the buck. I wouldn't get RE-11's just because they're pretty pricey haha

Brain · 02-03-2012, 12:34 PM

Best track setup is an F1 car...but as always, budget dictates most decisions. So you want to go with a street tire, but haven't answered if it will be dedicated for the track, or also driven on the street. There are tires that are excellent in the dry, R-S3s, Ecsta XS, which do poorly in the rain you will likely encounter on the street. For a tire that will be driven in both, RE11 has the best reputation in both dry and wet situations, as well as being very streetable (road noise, comfort, etc) whereas the Star Spec is only ok in the wet, and much louder. While many haven't run into this problem, it has a tendency to get out of round and de-laminate, which is something to consider since you plan on using it for the track and it will thus see heat cycles. AD08 is another good tire to consider. But again, budget dictates - is this a hybrid set up or dedicated? Another thing to consider, if dedicated, is going to a 17" track setup for cost reasons.

esqu1re · 02-03-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by marketing

Best track setup is an F1 car...but as always, budget dictates most decisions.

Ha! Although, F1 cars are limited by certain rules (eg: open wheels). The best track setup would probably be something along the lines of that make believe Red bull car in Gran Turismo 5---but that's neither here nor there.

Neverlift328 · 02-03-2012, 03:45 PM

square setup? sizes? both on wheels and tires

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