Circuit Tyres

[power_slide]

Hey Guys

I have just purchased a set of 18x8 rims to put some race rubber on so I can go for a hit at wakefield park.

I have had bridgestone RE55s before and they stick to the track like nothing I have ever been on before.

I have been calling around trying to find these tyres and they have gone from $520 3 months ago to around $560 and gordon levin has no stock

There seems to be many options in the Yokohama advans,Khumo, Dunlop,

I have heard good things about the new advans but at 600 per tyre im not 100% sold yet

What has everyone used on the track and what is the best value for money in everyones eyes?

Also is there anywhere in sydney that is selling at a good rate?

Thanks

Matt

[Sprjenkins]

Second hand Michelin Porsche Cup Slicks are definately your best value for money and are also a lot cheaper than new semi's.

I have a set just off Bryce Washington's Porsche you can have and they'll be 1.5 to 2 seconds a lap quicker then the RE55s

Cheers Joel

[Rosie]

I'm with Joel!

But for special occassions,grt some new one's!

- Whatever that is...

[power_slide]

Second hand Michelin Porsche Cup Slicks are definately your best value for money and are also a lot cheaper than new semi's.

I have a set just off Bryce Washington's Porsche you can have and they'll be 1.5 to 2 seconds a lap quicker then the RE55s

Cheers Joel

Hey Joel

Thanks for the info, the michelins sound good, what would a set of 4 cost and what size are the tyres?

Thanks

Matt

[Sprjenkins]

I'll send you a PM to take this off the thread, but basically they are $640 a tyre brand new.

You can pick up a really used set for $50 a tyre but they probably will be flogged. $150-$200 a tyre will get you a good used set with lots of life left in them.

As an example of how quick they are around Wakefield, a mate of mine running a stock apart from a tune R35 GTR with Porsche Cup Slicks ran a 1.04.00 at the private TrackChat trackday on Dec 14. This would have broken the improved production track record by two seconds in a full weight daily driven car.