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What is everyone planning for track tires on the GT350? Anyone started the research on figments for the R spec wheel to maximize performance and minimize cost?
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C7 B8 said:Based on another thread here, Im looking into used racing slicks. If I go that route obviously have to figure out transporting 2nd set of wheels/tires. I have seen this done with roof racks before.
C7 B8 said:I have to drive to the track as well. For now prob RE11 305 square. NT01 is another great option. RE71R in 305 is slated to come out mid 16. Cup2 is too pricey for me....like close to $2200-2300 b/f shipping, mounting, sensors etc.
Based on another thread here, Im looking into used racing slicks. If I go that route obviously have to figure out transporting 2nd set of wheels/tires. I have seen this done with roof racks before.
06mach1 said:And tow behind trailers work good too. Just not sure if a hitch is available for the GT350 yet.
Then roof rack it is! @Grant 302 is a master at packing his Mustangs for the track and he could do it without a roof rack!C7 B8 said:No parking space for trailer
+1 I think the 295 should stretch on the 11" wheel so not sure how much actual contact patch will be lost if we have to go this route. To be honest I didn't gain much when I went from the 295 to the 315 on the Boss up front using an 11" wheel.Black Boss said:I also plan to test fit Hoos R7's in 315/30 all round -- they cost less than the PSC2's and should have at least the same if not more grip. Only downsides are no 305 fitment (will have to drop to 295 up front if 315's don't fit) and obviously they're not street legal....
VooDooBOSS said:Then roof rack it is! @Grant 302 is a master at packing his Mustangs for the track and he could do it without a roof rack!
I'll have the N4SM R style wheels with the PSC2 tires on them and will only drive on the street to and from the track. The stock PSS will be my street tires.
FWIW I had an in depth conversation with one of the VDE's and he was insistent that the custom blend PSC2 tires on the R are faster than the Pirelli Trefeo R, the Z/28 tire, and almost as fast as a Hoosier R7. If they last six track days I'll be happy.
Ive never melted tires on the street only the track.cloud9 said:I'm curious about heat cycling the Cup 2s. If they're essentially an r-comp tire, won't they heat cycle out and start hardening/losing grip after repeated street driving?
Then how have you been testing that rev limiter?VooDooBOSS said:Ive never melted tires on the street only the track.
Street tires.cloud9 said:Then how have you been testing that rev limiter?