Suggestions: NT01, RS-4, MPS4s for Car Driven to and from HPDE Events

[TymeSlayer]

That's one great looking trailer and reasonably priced to boot.

The PS4S are good to and on the track. The wear isn't so bad either. I trailer the Boss now so after using up the current and spare set of PS4S I have, I have a set of RE71s I'm going to try out. So I'll be going from 300 to 200 UTQG.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Fortunately both the S-4s and the RE71rs come in a 305/19. The options are still a bit more limited for those folks running 19 inch rubber over the 18s, but more and more companies are starting to fill the void. For the guys with GTs and Boss 302s , switching to an 18 inch rim is still pretty beneficial in my mind, but that said as we see more performance vehicles come out with 19s, 20s and even 21s , this will likely change?

Now going ultra sticky Hoosier still has a lock on things ( unless you view getting a set of used Pirelli slicks ) for 19 inch tires, though Toyo does have RRs in a 295/19 size. BFG doesn't even have an R1 DOT slick in a 19. So depending on your level of aggression , gumballs are more limited than with the 18 inch sizes.

Not forgetting Nitto NT-01s or Toyo R888rs ( other 19 choices ) , but do not class these in with the gummy bears from Hoosier, BFG or Toyo RRs.

 

[TymeSlayer]

As it is, I have to over inflate the tires a bit to get the jack under the side skirt on the 19 inch wheels and 305/30 tires. My car is lowered and those 18 make it awful hard to slide under even with a low profile jack under the car.

 

[blacksheep-1]

As it is, I have to over inflate the tires a bit to get the jack under the side skirt on the 19 inch wheels and 305/30 tires. My car is lowered and those 18 make it awful hard to slide under even with a low profile jack under the car.

I nailed together a couple of 2x4s and pull the car up on them to get the jack under it, seems easier than messing with pressures..also this

http://www.blacksheep-1.com/jackplates.html

 

[Coz]

These work too. I have the TraK-Jax

https://raceramps.com/car-ramps/garage-and-service-ramps/trak-jax-jack-assist-ramp/

https://raceramps.com/car-ramps/garage-and-service-ramps/roll-ups/

 

[TymeSlayer]

I have a few 2x6 pieces of redwood laying around and will fashion up something or look into some of those Race Ramps. I will say that I'm amazed that at 35 psi it's a no-go but throw 2-3 more psi and no problemo. It's that close.

Thanks guys.

 

[blacksheep-1]

make sure the ramps will clear the splitter

 

[TymeSlayer]

Indeed. What I really need is a pit crew!

 

[302BOB]

Indeed. What I really need is a pit crew!

I volunteer to be in charge of the beer can er I mean water can

 

[TymeSlayer]

I'll pay in beer any day of the week Bob.

 

[Coz]

What I really need is a pit crew!

Be careful what you ask for...

 

[TymeSlayer]

My wife's family all worked at Coors and although all retired, they can still get me any Coors/Miller products for $10 a case.
Perhaps I should start a sign-up sheet?

 

[Coz]

Sounds like a Silver Bullitt is in your future.

 

[Duane Black]

There’s few drivers with your level of experience who will benefit from anytting more aggressive than an RS4, and many are suited for the Michelins. I made it to NASA DE4 before I moved off Michelins 220-300tw offerings

 

[Jet One]

Something tells me RS4’s are in my near very future. Probably better money spent and will help keep things simple....mount up on the track wheels and head to the track. Maybe by the time I’m through the RS4’s I’ll have picked up more experience and move on to something with more grip and consider trailering. I may have made some friends at the track by then that would be happy to help get the car unloaded and loaded back up.