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Hi guys,
I'd really like to stay away from 19s for wheels as replacing tires is an annual thing for me. The cost of 19s will really get heavy after a couple replacements! That being said, I'd like to stick with the un-optimal idea of sticking with a street tire for track use.
I've been through it before, and have used some of the top notch stuff (Z1, RS3 et al). However, seeing that all of these (except the Rivals) make appropriate sizes in 18s for the Boss, I was wondering if anyone has tried the *bear with me* BFG Sport comp 2. These tires are known for progressive break away characteristics--something that I'm also after in such a high power car.
However, I want to know how they hold up on the track. Yes, they might have less ultimate grip than a fresh set of OE Pirellis, but that's actually less important to me. I want a tire where the initial grip doesn't fall off rapidly once they get some heat in them. Some tires are known for being great for all of 2 to 3 laps, and then the grip falls off to oblivion. Can anyone with experience on these tires chime in?
Criteria:
1) Longevity - traction remains constant for up to 25 minutes of hard on track sessions
2) Break away characteristics - progressive
3) Heat tolerance -can take heat and wont chunk away...while keeping traction in acceptable levels.
4) Wet weather grip - car will be a half street half track car. So I still need wet weather grip. Especially important when running widths as wide as these mustangs do. Hydro planes are not good!
I'd really like to stay away from 19s for wheels as replacing tires is an annual thing for me. The cost of 19s will really get heavy after a couple replacements! That being said, I'd like to stick with the un-optimal idea of sticking with a street tire for track use.
I've been through it before, and have used some of the top notch stuff (Z1, RS3 et al). However, seeing that all of these (except the Rivals) make appropriate sizes in 18s for the Boss, I was wondering if anyone has tried the *bear with me* BFG Sport comp 2. These tires are known for progressive break away characteristics--something that I'm also after in such a high power car.
However, I want to know how they hold up on the track. Yes, they might have less ultimate grip than a fresh set of OE Pirellis, but that's actually less important to me. I want a tire where the initial grip doesn't fall off rapidly once they get some heat in them. Some tires are known for being great for all of 2 to 3 laps, and then the grip falls off to oblivion. Can anyone with experience on these tires chime in?
Criteria:
1) Longevity - traction remains constant for up to 25 minutes of hard on track sessions
2) Break away characteristics - progressive
3) Heat tolerance -can take heat and wont chunk away...while keeping traction in acceptable levels.
4) Wet weather grip - car will be a half street half track car. So I still need wet weather grip. Especially important when running widths as wide as these mustangs do. Hydro planes are not good!