What semi slick for Evo 3 track car

[SMW]

I need to replace the Kumho KU36 205 50 X15 on OZ rims, the vehicle is used for track days only.
Ant suggestions???

 

[DOUGMO]

A050, not the cheapest but close to the best true semi in that size,
cheap and cheerfull r888's, but they are not even close to the A050s.

or khumos from tyrerack in the states

 

[SMW]

Thanks Doug, what size tyre should I be using on the OZ rims.

 

[DOUGMO]

as you said 205/50s will be the safe maximum

 

[EVO-00X]

Advan A050's literally FTW. When you get so many World Time Attack cars, including the quickest cars running them, you know they're good.
On the cheaper scale, what about the Nitto NT01's over the R888's George? (Dry use). Sometimes I see the prices drop between $150-$200 each.

 

[ENGINR]

I've been liking my Toyo R888s.

 

[DOUGMO]

yes nt01s will be better than r888s IMO, they are very hard for a semi but work quite well and
last well too. i have done about 12-15 track days on my Toyo RA-1s which are the same compound as the NT's.

shayne wear out those 888s and get some 5-0's yo.

I also have a set of Z221s to try on my car, they are fast also.

 

[EVO-00X]

Nice. Do Hankook even make the Ventus anymore? or did they get in the sh!t for copying the A050's tread design? lol

 

[DOUGMO]

here are the Z221s, they are a true semi, not a roady, the design is similar though

 

[Hypo]

Buy these and get Rob to explain how to get them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+Z214&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=05ZR5Z214C51&tab=Sizes

Make sure you get medium compund.

 

[EVO-00X]

wohohoho.... those Ventus Z214 are sweet... only $152each US...... but dammit those Yanks get things much cheaper than we do!!

 

[bozo]

How much do these bad boys cost us here in oz?
I've had to scrape together just enough to get me some very
Well used re55's

 

[EVO-00X]

We missed out on some NT01's in Feb when they were on sale.
Check out the price they were at the time when I took a screenshot!
Now they're back to $240 each.

 

[bozo]

Holy shit that was cheap, at that price even I could've
Afforded a hole set

 

[Tripmcneily]

I have used both the R888 and the federal 595RS which I have found pretty good, especially for the price.

 

[bozo]

Buy these and get Rob to explain how to get them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+Z214&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=05ZR5Z214C51&tab=Sizes

Make sure you get medium compund.

Ok Rob, I'm all ears, what's the best way?

 

[khubner1]

group buy?

 

[EVO-00X]

Dont look at me, Im not the Rob Hypo's talking about! :lol:

 

[DOUGMO]

just email tyre rack direct in the us

 

[JETGSR]

I have a set of the Nitto NT01's and they are pretty good. In the dry.
wet on the other hand i think the maxxis shit bags I have on the road rims are probably better.

just a bit hard to get tyres under the guards on 17's in a GSR CC in some of those sizes 225-40-17 i think would scrub???

16" are too small for the brakes.