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Guys,

After some opinions on semi slicks. I am going to start running Sprints at QR/Lakeside next year in a R32 GTST. It will be fairly basic just stripped out to reduce weight and a little extra power over standard.

I will run 16" standard rims but will spend some dollars on semi-slicks. I spoke to the Dunlop guy at QR on the weekend and he said about $400 per tyre. I think it is about the same for Bridgestones. I have seen some Toyos on Ebay for around $260.

So the question is how much difference is there in brands assuming all are semi slicks with same sizes?

I can understand that spending big dollars to gain an extra few percent if trying to run at the front of the field but I think I am a bit off that.

Anybody got any other suggestions?

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Guys,

After some opinions on semi slicks. I am going to start running Sprints at QR/Lakeside next year in a R32 GTST. It will be fairly basic just stripped out to reduce weight and a little extra power over standard.

I will run 16" standard rims but will spend some dollars on semi-slicks. I spoke to the Dunlop guy at QR on the weekend and he said about $400 per tyre. I think it is about the same for Bridgestones. I have seen some Toyos on Ebay for around $260.

So the question is how much difference is there in brands assuming all are semi slicks with same sizes?

I can understand that spending big dollars to gain an extra few percent if trying to run at the front of the field but I think I am a bit off that.

Anybody got any other suggestions?

225/50*16 is the control tyre size for the older Saloon cars. They use Kumho V70As now. If you hunt around you may be able to get one of those guys to buy some tyres for you at their discounted price, or get some of their old tyres cheap. Otherwise, try Hornibrook Motorsport the QLD distributor forKumho Motorsport tyres. They may be cheaper anyway due to the higher volume they'd sell compared to other brands.

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here is where u buy bridgestone RE55s in brisbane

http://www.amecautocare.com.au/bridgestonetyres.htm

the dunlops are said to be just a little gripper, i still sue the re55s as there a little cheaper and still a very very good tires and they heat cycle very well so i can still use them on the street........... they only loose grip once they down the canvas which is awesome.......

i recomend re55 is start with then if u wanna go just that little faster later on buy the dunlops for the extra $150 a tire....

just my opion but, other ppl may have different ones

good luck buddy

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just a note.

I purchased 4x 18" 265x35 Re55s recently from Donnellan's in VIC and had them shipped to Brisbane $77each cheaper than the price quoted by Amec...

Make sure you check a couple of prices before buying semis...

Michael

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slapper, did you have them buffed? full depth RA1 is only recommended for use as a wet. Hornibrook Motorsport can buff them for you - its not that expensive. They'll go at least a couple of laps longer after buffing and you'll probably get more life out of them too.

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Just be careful what Toyo's you get - avoid the RA-1's, I've got these on my GTST and they are shockers on a hot summer's QR track (only get 1 lap out of them before they turn to marshmellow's). Go the RE55s.

TOYO R888 SEMI SLICK is what is advertised. They don't say what compound.

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I will run 16" standard rims but will spend some dollars on semi-slicks. I spoke to the Dunlop guy at QR on the weekend and he said about $400 per tyre. I think it is about the same for Bridgestones. I have seen some Toyos on Ebay for around $260.

Dunlops are expensive, but I didn't know they were that expensive. I pay that for R888s in 17". My Bridgestone RE55S cost $450 a corner in 17".

The R888s don't grip as well as the Dunlop offerings, but you should be able to get them new from an authorised dealer for $350/corner. They are one of the cheapest semi slicks out there.

I've found the best bang/buck are the Bridgestone RE55S. I'd get Dunlops if I could afford them and am chasing times, though.

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Yeah I don't think there's much doubt that the Dunlop 03G is the fastest tyre at the moment. Be backed to backed them last year with the Kuhmos and they were nearly exactly a second a kay quicker.

I need new rubber for my 32 gts-t and I'm getting O3G's.

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I was looking at putting R88s on my GT-R and ended up going with R1Rs - haven't got them on yet so I can't give you a definitive answer about their performance.

When I was researching, I spoke to a rep who suggested the R1Rs over the R888s, firstly because they obviously wear a lot better (think about the percentage of time you'll spend on the street) and also, being a newer design than the 888, has grip levels approaching the 888 without being so reliant on buffing or having good temp in them for max grip. Worth thinking about if you're not planning to be at the pointy end straight away.

I suspect you'll find the 888s on eBay are parallel imports, and GGG compound rather than GG. Naturally Toyo are going to protect their turf, but this PDF does have some valid points.

http://www.toyo.com.au/RacePDFs/Bulletin%2...oxes%20R888.pdf

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Are those 888's on ebay from st george tyres?

I used them before, was happy, got quite a few days out of them, but need new tyres asap also

Yeah they were from St George. checked online again today and they are only listing one size now. 225-40-18 $1450 a set.

they also are advertising Falken RT615 in various sizes. they are even cheaper.

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they also are advertising Falken RT615 in various sizes. they are even cheaper.

That's because Falken RT615s aren't an R-Compound tyre. They won't grip anywhere near as well as the R-Comps everyone else is suggesting, nor will they last as long before overheating.

The RT615s are not a proper circuit tyre. In a motorsport setting, I wouldn't consider them for anything other than a wet weather tyre or a hillclimb tyre.

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