Trofeo R vs RE-71r
07-08-2016, 09:08 AM
#1
Trofeo R vs RE-71r
Does anyone know or have experience with both of these tires? How does the trofeo R stack up the re-71r (which we now know is equal to the nt-01 in terms of lap times)...
I know the trofeo r is a good deal lighter, but not much empirical data on it that I know of to see where it falls in terms of hoosier, z214, hankook td, r888, re-71r, etc.
I know the trofeo r is a good deal lighter, but not much empirical data on it that I know of to see where it falls in terms of hoosier, z214, hankook td, r888, re-71r, etc.
07-08-2016, 10:41 AM
#2
I'd be willing to bet the Trofeo R's are grippier than the RE-71R and R888. However, a Hoosier will be grippier than the Trofeo R, which is comparable to the expensive Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires which are also in that range of grip, somewhere between the RE-71R and Hoosier.
However, the Trofeo R's will probably also wear really fast, not unlike a Hoosier, and I think may even wear faster than the Pilot Sport Cup 2.
However, the Trofeo R's will probably also wear really fast, not unlike a Hoosier, and I think may even wear faster than the Pilot Sport Cup 2.
07-11-2016, 12:45 PM
#4
No class, just HPDE, time attack against myself basically...just wondering how much quicker the trofeo's might be over re-71r's since it's time to purchase a new set of track tires...
07-11-2016, 11:12 PM
#5
I have a very scientific algorithm to help you decide, so if your ready here it goes... They are likely within spitting distance of each other, so just get the cheaper option 
07-12-2016, 05:54 AM
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1) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: BFG R1S, Goodyear Eagle RS AC (auto-
cross), Hoosier A7, Hankook Z214 (C90 & C91 compounds only), Hoosier Wet DOT (if
used in dry conditions—see section 5.6) +22
2) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Hoosier A6 +17
3) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires and those with a UTQG treadwear rating of
40 or less not listed otherwise in these rules: BFG R1, Goodyear Eagle RS, Hankook Z214
(C71, C70, C51, C50), Hoosier R7, Kumho V710 +10
4) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Hoosier SM7 +9
5) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Hoosier R6, Hoosier SM6 (note:
Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge EC-Dry tires (225, 245, 275) OK) +8
6) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Toyo Proxes RR, Hankook TD,
Pirelli Trofeo R +7
7) The following DOT-approved tires and those R-compound tires with a UTQG treadwear
rating over 40: BFG Rival S, Bridgestone RE071-R, Maxxis RC-1 (examples: Kumho V700,
Kumho V720, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup & MPS Cup 2, Nitto NT01, Pirelli PZero Corsa,
Toyo R888, Toyo RA-1, Yokahama A048, etc.) +6
8) DOT-approved (non-R-compound) tires with a UTQG treadwear rating of 120-200
(examples: BFG g-Force Rival, Toyo R1R, Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec,
Bridgestone Potenza RE070, Kumho Ecsta XS, Yokohama Advan A046 & Neova AD08,
Hankook R-S3) +2
cross), Hoosier A7, Hankook Z214 (C90 & C91 compounds only), Hoosier Wet DOT (if
used in dry conditions—see section 5.6) +22
2) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Hoosier A6 +17
3) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires and those with a UTQG treadwear rating of
40 or less not listed otherwise in these rules: BFG R1, Goodyear Eagle RS, Hankook Z214
(C71, C70, C51, C50), Hoosier R7, Kumho V710 +10
4) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Hoosier SM7 +9
5) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Hoosier R6, Hoosier SM6 (note:
Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge EC-Dry tires (225, 245, 275) OK) +8
6) The following DOT-approved R-compound tires: Toyo Proxes RR, Hankook TD,
Pirelli Trofeo R +7
7) The following DOT-approved tires and those R-compound tires with a UTQG treadwear
rating over 40: BFG Rival S, Bridgestone RE071-R, Maxxis RC-1 (examples: Kumho V700,
Kumho V720, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup & MPS Cup 2, Nitto NT01, Pirelli PZero Corsa,
Toyo R888, Toyo RA-1, Yokahama A048, etc.) +6
8) DOT-approved (non-R-compound) tires with a UTQG treadwear rating of 120-200
(examples: BFG g-Force Rival, Toyo R1R, Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec,
Bridgestone Potenza RE070, Kumho Ecsta XS, Yokohama Advan A046 & Neova AD08,
Hankook R-S3) +2
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07-12-2016, 06:41 AM
#8
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Im surprised they rated the Maxxis RC1 slicks the same points as the RE71/Rival S! I know they are 100TWR but dang!
07-12-2016, 07:31 AM
#10
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Im thinking RC1s for dry and RE71s for wet 
I'd go TrofeoR for wet, but I think the RE71s would do better if there is heavy saturation.
I'd go TrofeoR for wet, but I think the RE71s would do better if there is heavy saturation.