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tire recommendation for track
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xHeartcoreboyx
IceCream GTI
Lol i never notice how harsh the GTI is on the 18" wrapped in summer tires wheels and somehow stiff suspension...until i sit in my friend's '09 Accord coupe 
I love feeling the road when i am driving, i felt so unconnected when i drove the accord.
I love feeling the road when i am driving, i felt so unconnected when i drove the accord.
Tetsuei
needs m0ar shiny.
I'm definitely keeping a set of non-track wheels/tires, and I think because I don't like going nuts off the track, a set of Conti DWS on Detroits would be more than fine for me. I can't make Willow Springs next week unfortunately, but I'm definitely looking forward to getting some track time in this year.
Feffman
Ready to race!
Bridgestone RE-11 is a great street (pseudo track) tire. Buddy just installed them on his wife's 911 and she loves them around town and on track days.
Good call staying on street oriented tire gaining more experience before swapping to R compounds at the track.
Feff
Good call staying on street oriented tire gaining more experience before swapping to R compounds at the track.
Feff
I'm in the same position right now. I'm shopping for a street/track tire. Actually, more like track wheels that I can throw on at home and drive to the track with. The last tires I had were Potenza RE-01R's, and they were a fantastic tire.
The Star Spec's are high on the list, but the 'Kook R-S3's are cheaper and also very sticky. Gotta do some research on this one.
The Star Spec's are high on the list, but the 'Kook R-S3's are cheaper and also very sticky. Gotta do some research on this one.
The Michelin pilot Super sport are now the best for track period. Im gonna order them soon. Same price that the Michelin Ps2 with better treadwear, more quiet and as grippy.
For the best price combo daily/track with best comfort and good treadwear, my bet are for the Continental Extremecontact DW.
For the best price combo daily/track with best comfort and good treadwear, my bet are for the Continental Extremecontact DW.
staynhome29
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I drove a E46 M3 with the R-S3. A great tire. Weak sidewall compared to Starspecs. Handles heat better than Starspecs and I'd have to say very slightly better grip but due to the softer tire, you're going to have to run negative camber or you will be running on your sidewall all day. (in a track/autox environment.) Also they were like 50% tread after 2 events.
The turn in response on the Hankooks were not as good as Starspecs. Starspecs were more predictable. I'd still give edge to Starspecs. Both are fantastic.
Obviously not the best review since the two tires were on 2 different cars but nonetheless, based on what my personal feedback, I'd stick with Starspecs, especially for the money.
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18667
Was done on Star Specs - GREAT tire, no issues for me at this point.
ms3brendan
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Have always used star specs.. but I am ordering Nitto NT05s soon because I can get 'em for pretty cheap shipped on eBay new.. first time trying something new.. Hopefully they're good too.
ms3brendan
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Star Specs. The other look like they could possibly be better in the rain though lol.
Yeah, now I'm leaning back over to the Star Specs...
I don't think either tire is a bad choice, I just have to choose!