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The Newbie
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These for instance...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes I'm looking for good cheapish tires... These caught my eye. Anybody have any experience with these? |
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did you read the reviews tire rack provides? lots of good information there.
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Rotary Fanatic
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Z214's come in 3 compounds I believe, all of which should work fine on track. The softest compound will most likely die after a half hour of lapping, but they should be fine for qualifying and sprints. Corvette guys run A6's during sprint races if that tells you anything..
that being said, no I dont have any actual track experience with these tires. Doing track days on slicks seems like a waste of money IMO. Get yourself some RA1's or NT01's, they will last much longer.
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#6 |
The Newbie
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I really only need them to last for two runs, with a very calm return to start in between. The course is a bit over 12 miles and tight... Longevity isn't a huge concern. But I do need them to be predictable and sticky for both runs. I plan on having a couple sets of tires for the event, from rain tires to whatever... Full slicks are not allowed.
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#7 |
Test Whore - Admin
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This is my second year running the same R6s'... just barely touching the wear bars. It all depends on how you drive. I've broken the rears loose ONCE, and locked the brakes ONCE. I expect them to last the rest of this year into next.
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#8 |
Rotary Masochist
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You driving Miss Daisy or what? Hammer son! No way Hoosiers should last more than 6 sessions.
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Rotary Fan in Training
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#10 |
Rotary Fanatic
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Listen to TitaniumTT,
he's awesome.
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#11 |
Lifetime Rotorhead
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Maybe tire pressure is a factor in the difference in longevity of the R6's? I know TiTT doesn't drive like an old lady, so the longevity difference must be due to differences in tire pressure, track surface conditions and ambient temps when you guys hit the track.
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#12 | |
Rotary Masochist
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My point isn't to bag on Brian. Well, maybe a little. It's to let the OP know that the A or R-6 isn't a tire of choice for long wearing performance. Doesn't sound like he's looking for that anyway.
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#13 | |
Rotary Masochist
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If you're on a budget and want something to last longer, there are other choices.
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#14 |
RCC Addict
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There is no such thing as "cheap tires" in racing, especially if you're trying to be competitive.
It's like asking if you can make 500hp with a cheap, eBay $200 turbo. Cheap will bite you in the ass. At a certain point, you will have to pay to play... This thread should be closed. -Ted |
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#15 |
The Newbie
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[QUOTE=RETed;205915
This thread should be closed. -Ted[/QUOTE] Um... No. I came asking for opinions, not judgement. I'm not asking about cheap tires, I'm asking about an affordable tire that caught my eye. I've never done this type of racing so any input would be greatly appreciated. TTT had some awesome input, as did C. Ludwig and most everyone else. RETed, may I ask what tire you would recommend for a sprint up a 14,000 foot mountain? Keep in mind it can 90 degrees or better at the starting line, and below freezing or raining or snowing or all three at the top. See my issue? ![]() |
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