HPDE Tire choices poll

osbornsm · 04-22-2015, 10:39 AM

So i know everyone is in love with Michelin Pilot SuperSport... but they're not the best for the track (i've heard).

My sizes are:
F: 245/40/18
R: 275/35/18

In those sizes i was looking at Hankook Ventus R-S3 (Version 2) @ $940 shipped.

HOWEVER, i have also recently found Nitto NT-01 available for the same freakin price shipped... $940.

Is there any reason i shouldn't pull the trigger and pick these up?

speedfreek · 04-22-2015, 11:13 AM

There are reports of splicing issues with the Toyo/Nitto tires as late as last year (October 2014). Some say it is severe enough to get a replacement others just keep an eye on it and it goes away as the tread is used up. It is all documented over on the m3 forum. May be a non issue on our platform.

For the money I would stick with the RS-3's I'm currently running.

Z_ealot · 04-22-2015, 12:23 PM

Or you guys can check out the new bridgestone re-71r

I've heard they're even better than the rs-3's

osbornsm · 04-22-2015, 03:07 PM

213 Views... 5 Votes.

Z_ealot · 04-22-2015, 05:03 PM

Well my choice isnt in the list so i cant vote lol

P's_Z · 04-22-2015, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z_ealot

Well my choice isnt in the list so i cant vote lol

Mine neither

A buddy of mine has the RS3s and loves them. Popular choice, and if i could, i would go with the michelins

Now that i think of it, if my tire isnt on the list, maybe im a cheap bastard... Vote submitted!

Japanjay · 04-22-2015, 06:46 PM

Go 275 squared.

Mike · 04-22-2015, 08:52 PM

I use slicks now, but I have used NT01s and AD08s. The NT01s were a couple seconds slower at Road Atlanta. I didn't like them at all.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 04-22-2015, 09:17 PM

I use Michelin super sport, the old version on the fronts(which i think are better than the new version) and the new version of Michelin super sport in the rear.

Although i was thinking about TOYO's 888 all around.

tnav · 04-22-2015, 10:03 PM

RE11s

Rusty · 04-22-2015, 11:02 PM

Are you using the Z on the street too? If so, % on the street. How much you drive on the street will determine which tire I would get. Mostly street. The PSS's. My experience with them on the track. They are good up to about 75%. Once they get hot. They get greasily. That's after 20~25 minutes. If you want that other 25%. Get the track orientated tires.

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-23-2015, 09:19 AM

What HDPE group are you running?

Array · 04-23-2015, 09:32 AM

Much luck with Hankooks here (currently 5,000 miles into my setup), Cheaper side of the tires and overall very good reviews

I often hear of problems with soft sidewalls on Hankooks however the V2 im running don't seem to have the same issue as the originals, and hold up well in spirited driving, I can't offer my thoughts on Nitto as i've never experienced.

PSS I feel you're paying for the name with the same/similar quality of a lesser brand.

osbornsm · 04-23-2015, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Are you using the Z on the street too? If so, % on the street.

The Z is my only vehicle. So it's street 100%!
I do, however, have track-only tires and wheels. So daily considerations are not an issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

What HDPE group are you running?

Advanced Run group.

mike12002us · 04-23-2015, 10:51 AM

cooper rs3-s I have them and they are great. Much better than the comp 2 that I had previously.

View Poll Results: What would YOU choose for a HPDE / Track Day tire?
Hankook Ventus R-S3 (Version 2)	12	29.27%
Nitto NT-01	6	14.63%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport	13	31.71%
I'm a cheap bastard and run whatever costs less.	10	24.39%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

04-22-2015, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	HPDE Tire choices poll So i know everyone is in love with Michelin Pilot SuperSport... but they're not the best for the track (i've heard). My sizes are: F: 245/40/18 R: 275/35/18 In those sizes i was looking at Hankook Ventus R-S3 (Version 2) @ $940 shipped. HOWEVER, i have also recently found Nitto NT-01 available for the same freakin price shipped... $940. Is there any reason i shouldn't pull the trigger and pick these up? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

04-22-2015, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I use slicks now, but I have used NT01s and AD08s. The NT01s were a couple seconds slower at Road Atlanta. I didn't like them at all. osbornsm likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

04-22-2015, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	I use Michelin super sport, the old version on the fronts(which i think are better than the new version) and the new version of Michelin super sport in the rear. Although i was thinking about TOYO's 888 all around. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

04-22-2015, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	RE11s kenchan and chops like this.

04-22-2015, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	Or you guys can check out the new bridgestone re-71r I've heard they're even better than the rs-3's

04-22-2015, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	213 Views... 5 Votes.

04-22-2015, 05:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	Well my choice isnt in the list so i cant vote lol

04-22-2015, 06:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Go 275 squared.

04-22-2015, 11:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,185 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Are you using the Z on the street too? If so, % on the street. How much you drive on the street will determine which tire I would get. Mostly street. The PSS's. My experience with them on the track. They are good up to about 75%. Once they get hot. They get greasily. That's after 20~25 minutes. If you want that other 25%. Get the track orientated tires. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-23-2015, 09:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	What HDPE group are you running?

04-23-2015, 09:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Array Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: home.jpg Posts: 286 Drives: '12 Pearly White Rep Power: 11	Much luck with Hankooks here (currently 5,000 miles into my setup), Cheaper side of the tires and overall very good reviews I often hear of problems with soft sidewalls on Hankooks however the V2 im running don't seem to have the same issue as the originals, and hold up well in spirited driving, I can't offer my thoughts on Nitto as i've never experienced. PSS I feel you're paying for the name with the same/similar quality of a lesser brand. Last edited by Array; 04-23-2015 at 09:34 AM.

04-23-2015, 10:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
mike12002us Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 189 Drives: 2010 Sport 370z 6mt Rep Power: 13	cooper rs3-s I have them and they are great. Much better than the comp 2 that I had previously. osbornsm likes this.

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