I will be attending the track day at AMP for Z Nationals and looking for a set of tires for the Sport Rays. I am currently looking at ordering the
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Best Track Tire for Sport Rays
I will be attending the track day at AMP for Z Nationals and looking for a set of tires for the Sport Rays. I am currently looking at ordering the RE-11's on Tire Rack in 255-35 front and 285-35 rear.
Any suggestions on a better setup using the Sport Rays?
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More meatier tires would definitely be beneficial in the grip department. But those sizes seem big for the Rays. I need to bite the bullet and get 18's but that won't happen before Z Nationals or with my funds right now.
It looks like the RE-11's are going to be the best tire I can get. Looking at the Hankook RS-3's and they do not come in the right sizes for 19's.
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I ran this size for 2 years of autocross and track days. It is a good size for beginners because it will increase understeer.but if you want to go for handling you probably want to run as close to square as possible.
also, there are better Street/track tires on the market than the Bridgestone. I would suggest Dunlap dirrezas or BF Goodrich rivals, or toyo r1r's. again, this is assuming that you want a tire that you can drive on the street to and from the track.if you are not interested in mileage the nitto nt01 will blow any of those tires away. of course you could always get a set of Hoosier slicks... let me finish by saying that there is no one perfect or best tire it is always going to be a series of compromises depending on your situation.
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I am aware there are much better tires availabe. However I am somewhat limited at the moment using the OEM Rays for the track.
I am looking at possibly getting a set of 18x10 +34 Forgestar F14's so I could run 275 on all 4 corners but then I would want to sell my 19 inch F14's. Not sure I would be able to get the 18's in time though.
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Don't think I want to run 305's on the stock Rays, thanks though.
Well the F14's are out with the short notice. So now its Enkei NT03+M in 18x10.5 +30 or Enkei RPF1's 18x10 +38 if I want to run a square setup.
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If you need them NOW, PM me your address and I'll get a quote for you.
They will be sold out tomorrow to me.
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Hoosiers are going to be different but I have run 295 A6s front and back on the OEM Rays, and 295/305s with the wheels reversed front to back. So a 305 Hoosier won't fall off the 9" front wheels under extreme track conditions.
It's not an ideal wear pattern, but you can cram a ton of tire on and make it work |
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