Hi, I am new to forum. I have a 2011 Mustang that I am putting together for when our local track opens next year. Car has a built NA coyote with stage 3 cams and goodies, Motion control coilovers, watts link, sway bars, rear control arms, brembos, track pads, etc. I have a ton of road racing experience over the past 20 years (a few years at lower pro levels). I have stopped racing and will be doing track 5-10 track days a year with this car. Car currently has APEX 18.9.5 wheels with 275/40R18 Indy 500s. I have another car that I can use the Indy 500s on and want to buy track-oriented tires for the Mustang. I might drive street drive it a 500-1000 miles a year so the 200 treadwear tires are a good match.
My question is two-fold. First, do I keep the 18X9.5 Apex wheels and find a 275-285 wide tire or Should I step up to a wider wheel and go 305 wide (sounds like that requires more camber/rolled fenders and spacers). Second, what tire can take the abuse/heat of an experienced/fast driver in a heavy car like the S197?
Terry Fair from Vorshlag has posted in various places that the Hankook RS-4 is one of the only tires that can take the weight/heat and post consistent fast lap times. Any other choices? I see new tires from companies like Zestino, Maxxis, as well as the better know budget and top tier brands. Thoughts?
My question is two-fold. First, do I keep the 18X9.5 Apex wheels and find a 275-285 wide tire or Should I step up to a wider wheel and go 305 wide (sounds like that requires more camber/rolled fenders and spacers). Second, what tire can take the abuse/heat of an experienced/fast driver in a heavy car like the S197?
Terry Fair from Vorshlag has posted in various places that the Hankook RS-4 is one of the only tires that can take the weight/heat and post consistent fast lap times. Any other choices? I see new tires from companies like Zestino, Maxxis, as well as the better know budget and top tier brands. Thoughts?