HPDE Tire choices poll

osbornsm · 04-22-2015, 09:39 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, 10:13 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, 11:23 AM

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, 02:07 PM

213 Views... 5 Votes.

Z_ealot · 04-22-2015, 04:03 PM

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

P's_Z · 04-22-2015, 04:21 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, 05:46 PM

Go 275 squared.

Mike · 04-22-2015, 07:52 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, 08:17 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, 09:03 PM

RE11s

Rusty · 04-22-2015, 10:02 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.

osbornsm · 04-23-2015, 09:14 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, 09:51 AM

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

DR_ · 04-23-2015, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

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.

Advanced Run group.

NT-01 then. The 350z guys are really liking the Maxxis RC-1 however saying they last longer and are faster than the NT-01.

osbornsm · 04-23-2015, 11:24 AM

For another couple bucks i've also found Bridgestone RE-71R are also available in my desired size.

So 4x RE-71R shipped to my door for $980.

or

4x RS-3 shipped for $940

I'm leaning towards Bridgestones.

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, 09:39 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, 07:52 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, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,011 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, 09:03 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, 11:23 AM	#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, 02:07 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, 04:03 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, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Go 275 squared.

04-22-2015, 10:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,365 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	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, 09:51 AM	#13 (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.

04-23-2015, 11:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	For another couple bucks i've also found Bridgestone RE-71R are also available in my desired size. So 4x RE-71R shipped to my door for $980. or 4x RS-3 shipped for $940 I'm leaning towards Bridgestones. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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