2012 Track Junkie Thread
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Originally Posted by goldenfri' timestamp='1330351355' post='21454614
Installed new rear wheel bearings yesterday, wasn't actually too bad. Glad I bought new hubs though, old ones were looking pretty rough.
I don't think 18s are a bad idea if you can afford the tires. You can actually find wider tires in 18s which is why the S2000 that ran in the world challenge series ran them.
I don't think 18s are a bad idea if you can afford the tires. You can actually find wider tires in 18s which is why the S2000 that ran in the world challenge series ran them.
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And don't drive home in the rain. ;-)
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I think you are going to like them, David. I ran an old NT01R last year and they handles pretty good for my driving. At SP Main it gives me a lot of confident going WOT (flat out
) coming out of T5 while building speed thru 9 if I get right coming of T5. They warm up pretty quickly but you can over cook them after about 6 laps, at the same time though they are easy to cool down once you feel it getting greasy. I may have to get another set and then maybe progress to A6 or something.
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Originally Posted by yeaitsahonda' timestamp='1330380434' post='21456460
[quote name='clarkster009' timestamp='1330374560' post='21455964']
Since we are on the topic of tires, what do most of you guys run for an R-Compound tire? What are your favorites?
Since we are on the topic of tires, what do most of you guys run for an R-Compound tire? What are your favorites?
I think you are going to like them, David. I ran an old NT01R last year and they handles pretty good for my driving. At SP Main it gives me a lot of confident going WOT (flat out
) coming out of T5 while building speed thru 9 if I get right coming of T5. They warm up pretty quickly but you can over cook them after about 6 laps, at the same time though they are easy to cool down once you feel it getting greasy. I may have to get another set and then maybe progress to A6 or something.[/quote]
I would imagine with the turbo I will be driving hard for a few laps and then taking a cool lap to keep the engine cool so it should help the tires, too. I just can't wait to get back on track!
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I guess the question wouuld be, in an r compound tire, how much wider do you need to go than the 255? Would a wider tire get up to optimal temps?