Hello,
I've driven through a few sets of RE-71Rs and I've loved them. I think I'm getting faster and ruining the tires quicker. When I was using RE11s, I figured they could last about four weekends. When I heard they were being discontinued, I tried the RE-71Rs and felt significantly faster. I estimated two track weekends after trying them for the first time -- I was amazed at the wear rate.
I probably just set my personal best at MSR Houston on new RE-71Rs and I am pretty sure the fronts are already done -- even flipping sides probably won't allow them to last another weekend. The rears might last another weekend if I flip sides, but I've never roasted them this hard before so I'll have to take a closer look this weekend.
I'm considering purchasing harder tires so hopefully they last more than one weekend. I don't mind losing a little bit of time so long as the performance is still within "extreme performance tire" category. So if RE11s were still going to be available I'd try those again.
Not too sure if I'm deluding myself thinking I can step down in performance and get more tire life. My intention is to keep pushing harder and improve my skills at the limit "qualifying style" for now. I am pretty sure my driving style is overly harsh on the fronts, judging by the mistakes I make.
Perhaps I'm looking at this all wrong and I need to just fix my driving? Or perhaps I just need to accept that at this pace my tires will only last one weekend at this track? Maybe it was just really hot and this should be expected?
I was looking into the new Bridgestone Potenza S007A, or Advan AD08R. I have a 2012 Nismo, and I'd probably go down to 275/35 R19 on the rear.
I've been running 41 psi hot in the front, 39 psi hot in the rear. -2 deg camber in front, and I don't remember rear but for some reason I think -1.8. Roll over is good, probably could allow for a little more.
The car just has the typical track reliability stuff done, no engine mods. I have SPL upper control arms for the front.
If it provides context I ran 1:48:08 MSR Houston CCW. With no traffic in front of me I am running between 1:49s and 1:50s generally.
The pictures are representative of what the fronts look like right now. These particular pictures were from a set used over two weekends.
What do you think about moving to a less grippy/soft tire?
Thank you for your help.
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