Is it just me or did R Compounds get a touch more expensive than the last time I ordered them. :confused:
Any of you CB find a better deal than TireRack recently??
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Is it just me or did R Compounds get a touch more expensive than the last time I ordered them. :confused:
Any of you CB find a better deal than TireRack recently??
It's not you.
http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/237926.aspx
Yep, they went up. :(
Yep. Had them check again when I purchased mine.
I think I'm going to try the Hankook Z214 for local and divisional stuff this summer. Partially because they are now a couple bucks cheaper than the Kumho and partially because they have a more desireable size for me.
I'm just interested to see how they perform. From what I'm hearing on SCCAforums.com, they have made some improvements since the GRM tire test last year. Hopefully they'll work out. Iain is very skeptical.
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Originally Posted by Miatamoto
I've been pricing r compound tires to put on my volks for track days. I can't find them cheaper than $128 a piece new in a 225 45 15. I've been considering buying some used ra-1's or hoosier's.
Try these in 205/50/15:Quote:
Originally Posted by johnwag
http://www.frisbyracetire.com/z211sale.html
The new Hoosier A6's have been phenomenal. I am eager to see how long they last.
Wow! Thanks. I will definitely consider those. Until I put my supercharger on, I don't need wider than a 205.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
At that point, look at the 225/50 if it fits under the fenders. You won't need the gearing of the shorter tires and 225/50s are usually wider than 225/45s.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnwag
Would the taller tire give me the feeling of a longer gear ratio?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
yesQuote:
Originally Posted by johnwag
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
If only they were under $100. ;)
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Originally Posted by johnwag
I don't need a taller gear ratio currently. Good consideration for when I'm boostin'Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
When it comes to tires, I'm a lemming. There are enough big budget "early adopters" out there that if a new brand comes out that really is faster, it doesn't take long for that info to be common knowledge. If you guess wrong, it's an expensive mistake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
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Originally Posted by altiain
BTW, no good data on the Hankook from the Atwater tour. The guy running them won H-stock in an Impreza, but there wasn't a single mini cooper in the class. So in my opinion, no worth while data.
Yes, and some data can be misleading. What is good for one car, may not be so good on another. Miatas compared to BMW's have different needs.
Doesn't matter. If it really was an overdog tire, you'd see the trend pretty quick. It was obvious when the A3S03 came out, and it was obvious when the V710 hit the ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by Machismo
I doubt that the Hankook will be so far off the pace that it'll compare to an RA-1... but I'd bet that once you've worn out the set you'll be back on Kumhos. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
No, after the intial shock of price I was already thinking of Kumhos.
The GRM article last year had it right there with the Hoosier (A3S05) and the V710 in terms of performance. There were supposedly improvements made since then, but that may just be rumors.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Yep, I talked to a few of the Vette guys and they compared with two identical cars. One with V710 and other w/ Hoosiers. Switched for next event, and noticed Hoosiers to be a second faster. But, I think the V710s lasted longer. Both are good tires, but decision on what you are after competively has to be made.
I'm still not sold on the Hoosiers being faster. I think it also has to do with the driver's style. I'm definitely faster on V710s than Hoosiers. I wasn't a big fan of Hoosiers when I tried them, but I know they've made improvements since that was 2 generations ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Machismo
I just wanted to try something different, hence looking at Hankook.
I haven't run V710s, but my times went down by 5 secs. with Hoosiers. Of course, anything other than old street tires would make that difference. I only chose Hoosiers due to problems reported with V710s. I'm sure they have solved that issue.
Empirical evidence hasn't shown the A6 to be faster than the V710 overall. I'm not arguing that some individuals find the Hoosier more to their style (and are therefore faster), but the aggregate evidence hasn't shown them to be any faster than the V710s.Quote:
Originally Posted by Machismo
In some classes where Hoosier offers a more optimal size, they've done well. But in almost every class at the National level over the last season where both tires were available in good sizes, the V710 has come out on top. Add in the fact that Kumhos still last twice as long as A6s, even on cars that aren't that camber challeneged, and the V710 is a no brainer imho.
I agree, I will probably go with Kumhos next time. After initial scrub in, the A6s already are throwing huge booger snots. I'm used to dad's car abusing the tires, but I just can't replace em any time I choose. I pretty much sacrificed half a seasons budget for the shoes.
OK tire boys let me hit you with a "what would you do" question.
Getting a new set of 710's for Arkansas, should I run them at Pennington this weekend? Or have them make there first appearance in Arkansas??
I scrubbed the A6's in at Pennington, after I heat cycled of course. But took it easy and didn't let the car slide. Actually still posted some fast times for the day, fastest Miata there. But surface was perfect for breaking in. I talked with Damon before runs and he would be your man to ask.
I will gladly scrub them in for you this weekend... put some of that formerly nationally competitive driver luck on them! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Put an event on them first but don't over drive them. Just scuff 'em in.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
With you driving... will it really matter? :drive:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
::Rant:: You suck!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave04
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Just don't let Jeremy scrub 'em in, I saw what he did with his last set at Mineral Wells last season. HA!
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Are you planning on being there early enough for practice runs on Friday? We're mounting a new set on Monday, and we'll scrub 'em in at the Friday practice in Walnut Ridge.
That said, you won't be doing any damage to them if you run them hard at Pennington this weekend.
Well TireRack shipped my R compounds last night to an NTB store in North Richland Hills, they are to call me as soon as they arrive.
I'm getting them installed for $11.99 each mounted and Balanced on my SSR's! All part of the TireRack's Price Pledge Plus Recommended Installers program.
Gotta love that Tire Rack! ::Banana::
POS, look what just popped up. :punchout:
http://sccaforums.com/forums/1/24142...ad.aspx#241429
Well now ya tell me! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto