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Gentlemen, you now have the next Generation RE71, the RZ, and it has plenty of solid sizes in 18s and 19s. Drive to the track, drive home and drive fast on what many feel is the King of the 200 TWR tire ( and that was with the RE71RS ). More...-
@bossdog which direction did you end up going? I'm in the same boat, in that I have to drive to and from the track a good distance, and need something that can pull double duty.
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What about newer tires like the Hoosier Track Attack Pro? It is available in 305 and 315 and is 200 tread wear.https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hoosier&tireModel=Track+Attack+Pro&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=03YR9TAPROXL&tab=Sizes
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And we would be remiss to not mention the Dark Horse OE tires, Pirelli Trofeo RS, which come in 305 and 315 widths (with narrower tread than other tires) and 140 tread wear.I cannot speak for tire life, but they definitely grip the track...
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Pilot Sport Cup 2 has an R version in 305 width, as well. It is a 140 tread wear.https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+Cup+2+R&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=03YR9PSC2RXL&tab=Sizes
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I always like to refer to this grassroots tire guide. Its more generic for all types of cars but the grading system is nice.https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/track-tire-buyers-guide/
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GY SC3 - Track able street tire. Good street tire that can be used on the track. Attention to pressure and heat to keep them alive longer. Factory tire for the Chevy Camaro SS 1LE and ZL1 so it was designed for a similar car. USAA members get...
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Both good options, I'll add to the matrix. It looks like I can't edit post #1 any more.brand model 295 305 price UTQGBridgestone Potenza RE-71RS30 sq 2000 200Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ30 sq 2140 200Contenintal ExtremeContact...
Gunslinger55 reacted to Voodoo Stoned's post in the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track! with
Like.Wish I could have made it this weekend.
Voodoo Stoned replied to the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track!.Wish I could have made it this weekend. (see full post)-
Voodoo Stoned reacted to Gunslinger55's post in the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track! with Like.Nice. At Chuckwalla right now ready for action this weekend. Probably the only Dark Horse again hoping my brake pads last got my fronts in the mail though right as i was driving off for the road trip had been lost in the mail.
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track!.Nice. At Chuckwalla right now ready for action this weekend. Probably the only Dark Horse again hoping my brake pads last got my fronts in the mail though right as i was driving off for the road trip had been lost in the mail. (see full post)
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Voodoo Stoned replied to the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track!.And the fast lap video. So much to learn from watching these back! (see full post)
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Voodoo Stoned replied to the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track!.Just some desert racing goodness. Go to 13 minutes in to see the GT350 vs GT500 showdown. (see full post)
blacksheep-1 replied to the thread Auto-Blip updates.Al came back up yesterday and it looks like very positive results. (see full post)- mikeD4V replied to the thread 1961 Ford F100.Welcome! Looks like pics from SP Main. What orgs do you run with? I'm also running a crown vic front suspension (see full post)
5.2 liters of democracy reacted to AJ Hartman's post in the thread S550 AJ Hartman Aero's GT350 Build with Like.Been a while since I did anything with this car. Quick video on something I tinkered with that mainly helps cooling, but also a little increase in downforce and a little loss in drag makes it a tripple win!
Been a while since I did anything with this car. Quick video on something I tinkered with that mainly helps cooling, but also a little increase in downforce and a little loss in drag makes it a tripple win!
