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01-05-2024, 08:00 AM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

Yep, they look great stored on the shelf in the...

Yep, they look great stored on the shelf in the basement :lol:

Seriously, the quoted impressions were from the last track day of the season. Next time would be in 3-4 months.

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09-22-2023, 12:15 PM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

Ran 36 hot the first session yesterday, then went...

Ran 36 hot the first session yesterday, then went down to 34. That seemed to be great so I stayed there for the rest of the day. That was the last day of the season for me, so further testing will...

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09-19-2023, 09:29 PM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

I bought the ECF a couple of months ago, so there...

I bought the ECF a couple of months ago, so there was no Potenza Race yet. Plus the Potenza Race are significantly more expensive.

It's not about the money - I don't want to go fast, I want to...

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09-19-2023, 03:58 PM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

I ended up getting a set of Continental...

I ended up getting a set of Continental ExtremeContact Force in 225/45R17 from TrackDayTire.com using Opie discount code (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3581579) (which brought the...

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03-23-2023, 11:51 AM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

The 86 Cup tires list...

The 86 Cup tires list (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDUkx-FMT91DQahI0BjqeOZaHqw9K4ACuS-kirsnh4bpD0pHRea7ebyNHwsWueNA102zmTDOuO0uZk/pub) (at the very bottom) might be relevant for this...

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03-21-2023, 08:49 PM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

I saw similar (conflicting) reports on every tire...

I saw similar (conflicting) reports on every tire I looked at, even on the same platform (although it seems (and makes sense) that heavier cars go through tires quicker). Hard numbers are hard to...

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03-21-2023, 12:14 PM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'll check...

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'll check them out. Main concern is price, as they slot quite a bit higher than the RS4.

Interesting, I'll have a look. They seem to be more inline with...

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03-21-2023, 10:30 AM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

Been reading some more. What about Nitto NT01?...

Been reading some more.
What about Nitto NT01? I know, R-comps for a novice and all that, but they seem to be better than RS4s for track with only slightly increased wear (but better heat tolerance...

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03-21-2023, 09:46 AM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

Views: 7,885

Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

How is their wear (how long is "not last as...

How is their wear (how long is "not last as long")? As I said, I'm not really interested in being faster, although being predictable and consistent is a great plus.

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03-16-2023, 08:34 PM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

I do my own alignment. I tried several methods...

I do my own alignment. I tried several methods and settled on DIY toe plates for toe and a digital angle finder for camber. I didn't have a chance to compare my alignment to a shop, so can't vouch...

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03-16-2023, 04:30 PM

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Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

Tires for track/HPDE - anything better than RS4?

After tracking my Potenza Sports last year, I'm ready to put on some big boys track tires. I am only doing HPDE so I care about wear, heat tolerance , predictable performance and price and not lap...

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