Circuit Semi Slicks

[hrd-hr30]

The fastest car ever around Mt Cotton on R specs used RE55S WT (soft) compound. But he doesn't compete anymore. DZ03 softs seem to be almost mandatory amongst the current crop of really fast guys. Haven't seen anyone using the A050 or Hankook semis at hillclimbs yet, but they'd have to be right up there with the Dunlop.

[zebra]

I know a guy who uses the A050 softs at hillclimbs, went through the front left in 4 runs from brand new (is a r32 GTR)

[Duncan]

I ran the FZ201 softs at Sutton Rd last weekend, they were outrageously good.

[Mr. Untouchable]

Interesting, I'm going to be in need of something suitable for sprints and hill climbs not too far down the track, Z221 softs and AO50's arnt the easiest to get hold of not to mention at a good price. What sort of coin did they set you back matey? And where from

Edited May 31, 2012 by Mr. Untouchable

[Roy]

The FZ201s are $600 cheaper a set then the AO50s in my size. That just about makes my decision for me

[Duncan]

I got them through the NSW club - NTW has a great deal going for members

They did help me out on price, I would expect retail on the softs to be around 300 in 235/4517 and hards 350-400.

Roy what were you quoted for a full set, about 1600?

[Roy]

255/40/17

Hankook Z221 - $420

Federal FZ201 - $350

+ $50 freight to Melbourne

[Mr. Untouchable]

I saw on a list that 18"s were "under development" anyone know if they are selling them yet?

[Roy]

Well I am waiting to hear back on some group buy pricing of the Hankooks in 255/40/17s and 295/30/18s. Hopefully the pricing will mean they are affordable.

[Mr. Untouchable]

Dammit! What about 285/30 or 265/35 18. I feel very unloved and overlooked. Lol will still be curios to see pricing. Was that for c70 comp/softs?

[Roy]

I have just gone for the most common sizes for those running 17s and 18s. May change it to 235/17s and 265/18s in the lowest profile possible. Have made so many phone calls and emails to various suppliers I cant keep track of who does what in what profiles and sizes and compounds anymore. I

[neil_se]

Are you willing to purchase from O/S?

[Mr. Untouchable]

Outer space if the price is good hahaha

[Roy]

ditto....price is the determining factor

[evil_weevil]

I bought a set of kumho v70a's and used them for the first time last sunday. on a cold and slippery wakefield with a bit of a shower, I still did a PB

as the track dried out I ended up going 7 tenths quicker.

so my report is...

v70a > r888

[boxheadmr]

did anyone manage to get some good prices on semi's?

[evil_weevil]

I paid 976 for my set. but there were 15"

[260DET]

FZ201 mediums for sprints, softs are more suitable for hill climbs. Maybe not the absolute quickest but unbeatable bang for buck.

[Mr. Untouchable]

pricing?

[260DET]

In Brisbane, Option One Garage.