Trackday wheels/tyres

[eljeffo64]

What is the latest thinking on this for the T?

I'm currently looking for a set of wheels and tyres to use on the track (not for the road at all), my starter for 10 is:
16" rims and R888's but is that the best option?? Also, related to the track, what tyre pressures do people think work best?

Thanks J :?: :?:

 

[roystinho]

I'm getting Toyo R1R's for the summer/track. A better wearing than the R888s with almost the same grip levels. But I'll be using on road too, but if you don't need them for the road R888s I think

 

[eljeffo64]

I'm getting Toyo R1R's for the summer/track. A better wearing than the R888s with almost the same grip levels. But I'll be using on road too, but if you don't need them for the road R888s I think

Almost the same grip - less wear sounds too good to be true! - I'd like the tyres to last more than 2 trackdays though that's for sure.

Assume you are on the standard 16"' rims?

 

[PB.283]

The reason they wear better is because they start with 6.5mm of tread rather than 4mm on R888s

I have gone for Hankook RS2s similar idea (I.e. Halfway between road and track tyres) to the R1Rs but £50 cheaper per corner!!

 

[George K]

The RS2 is quite a good compromise - road tyre compound with semi track tyre construction.

The only guide that I can offer re pressures is that Kumho advised me ot run thge V70A (a track tyre) at 26/24 and that was fine - this was for hill climbing where the tyres hardly even get warm.

 

[Cue]

go with 15" rims, tyres are cheaper and it gives a slightly better gear ratio for track work - i've never topped out in 5th on any UK track including Thruxton and Silverstone.

Then i'd recommend R888's - always done me well and from personal experience compared to the toyo's (which i run on the road at the mo) and far superior in grip terms when warm. We are talking about a semi slick track tyre compared to a compromised road tyre.

 

[eljeffo64]

go with 15" rims, tyres are cheaper and it gives a slightly better gear ratio for track work - i've never topped out in 5th on any UK track including Thruxton and Silverstone.


15" rims suitable for any particular model Renault? - no issues with different offsets? - I'll take your advice on this as I wont be going to the 'ring with the T so topping out will not be an issue I'm sure. Also the tyres are JUST for trackwork so I don't really want to compromise grip (but as I said before, it would be nice if they lasted a few sessions).

many thanks

J

 

[roystinho]

Then i'd recommend R888's - always done me well and from personal experience compared to the toyo's (which i run on the road at the mo) and far superior in grip terms when warm.

Which toyo's cue? T1R's or R1R's?

 

[Cue]

my mistake - yes mine are t1R's ....

eljeffo - try and get near to ET43 on the offset, anything 40-45 is fine.

 

[eljeffo64]

Thanks Cue,
I've seen some new 15's with et 45 so if I can't find any 2nd hand ones I might buy new (waste really just for the track); also I was speaking with someone here (in France) who said the preferred sizes for tyres was 195/50/15 front and 225/50/15 rear! Can't see the advantage with this setup really; sure - more rubber on the rear but you don't get the option of changing front with back when they wear down a bit, and is the rear grip that much an issue with R888's anyway ....

 

[keith185]

Ph1 172's OZ wheels are a good option for track work