Sticky rubber?MMMmmmm...

[LTSJayce]

OK-quick run down:Near standard R32 GTR,uprated suspension,NOT a "daily driver",with 235 x 45 x 17"s.I'm after suggestions for a good trackday tyre.It's only gotta be road legal and not shred itself by 1,000 km's....Falken Azenis seem to keep popping up in discussion.I'm open to suggestion,except for cheap s**t that wont perform...Whadda you all think?

[maccattack]

I used to run the Azenis on one of the new Mini Cooper S's, and were looking to do the same with the GTR. Was talked into using the Toyo Proxes RA1's. These are unreal, some of the best tyres (on track) I have used. I haven't run dunlop R's yet (due to the cost) but these are litterly s**t to a blanket. Slightly more expensive than the Azenis, but seem to be a slightly softer compound and extremely good holding tyre. I think they will probably wear fairly fast, but worth it.

Awesome

[Steve]

RA 1s are a treadwear of 40 so dont expect too many kays:)

Dunlop RE55s are cheaper than proxes or azenis here in SA, $350 for 235/45/17 fitted - they stick well. They also have a very stiff sidewall which isnt a bad thing. Interestingly the 235s I have are slightly wider than my 8" rim, but the 255s (RE540s) I have on the rear are exactly the same size as my 9" rim. Next time I will be going 235 rear.

I am prettys sure the RE55s are used as a control tyre in targa tas too.

[Duncan]

Bridgestone make the re55s they are great, I had the wet compound ones which did not last but apparently thye have a harder compound too. We get club discounts on them from Gordon Levin in sydney. These are the stickiest tyres I've driven on.

Next best are re540 bridgestones or dunlop formula r (DJ01). I haven't tried the Dz02J Dunlops yet but apparently they are great (our targa car ran these)

Other options are pirelli p zero corsa or michelin pilot sport cup if you are made of money.

the Falken rt215s I haven't tried yet, but falken also make these babies so I'd be very surprised if the rt215s are as good as the other r tyres here.

Tempe tyres have these for $200 ea in 245/45/17 perfect for a gtr

Anyway, that was a long rambling post.....any of those tyres will be an amazing step up from road tyres. They are noisey, average when cold, wear out quickly and tramline. But the grip is just from another world

[Sydneykid]

Hi Duncan you left out Yokohama's, we use A032R's. Similar pricing to the Dunlops and Bridgestones, but they have slightly more tread pattern so you can use them in wet or dry. Gordie sells them too.

[Duncan]

mmm....what do you think of the yokos? I found them a little less grippy than the D01Js and re55s but costed a little more Although we did put down one spectacular .47 lap of Oran Park in a standard n1 gtr when they were brand new , every other lap was about 2 sec slower!

I know we have to use them in combined touring and improved production but I think there are better ones for less money....

[R33vit]

I have a set of RE540's.. I like the traction these tryes provide.. Duncan If I got to Gordon Levin Tyres will I need to show em my SAU card??

[benm]

You will need to show more than that :boobies2:

[Sydneykid]

Yep Duncan, spot on, the A032's are not quite as fast. Their advantage is they are useable in all conditons, the RE540's and D98's are only OK in the dry. So it really costs three times as much to run them as you have to have a set of wet tyres on rims as well. Not that wet is much of an issue in Sydney the last 12 months, although it peeed down at Sandown and Philip Island. :boohoo:

The bottom line for me is the total cost of them is the same as running full slicks that last longer and are much faster. So although, not perfect, the Yoko's are the best compromise for the limited budget. :uh-huh:

[Roy]

The Yokos A032s are more expensive then the newer A048s, despite ppl giving feedback that the A048s are a better tyre, i suppose the fact that A032s are the control tyre in certain classes means that they can charge what they want as ppl have to use them if they want to race.

When my current D01Js die ill try the A048s, they are $15 a corner cheaper then the Dunlops, and have already tried the Bridgestones so its time to try the Yokos.

[mist]

I like the D01Js, very progressive tyre and pretty good grip levels. they lasted longer than i expected too, considering my frequent trackday usage.

I'm using the Falken Azenis RT215 now. It has a semi-slick type pattern, but the RT215 is a street compound tyre, not 'R' rubber. Not bad on track in the first 3 laps, but pretty hopeless after that as it overheats. Cornering performance pretty good for a street tyre as the tread has broad blocks. Good compromise for day to day and occasional trackday, but in my own experience, i'd say just go straight for 'R' rubber if your car won't see much street use and you don't want to buy another set of rims + tyres for trackdays & semi-slicks/slicks.

[Duncan]

Yep Sam, show your SAU member card, (they have a sample there), you might have to remind them to give you the discount, they are a bit forgetful sometimes

[R33vit]

ThanX Duncan

When I receive my card I will use it

[Ashy Larry]

Just a quick one....... Is it by choice that no one is running 16" rubber???? Is it because you have all up graded your brakes????

Mike

[benm]

My guess is bigger brakes and too much body/tyre roll.

After visiting the UAS Trackday at Oran Park yesterday it seems your not a trackday junkie unless you have Porsche calipers

[GTRman1992]

Been thinking about that Caliper upgrade, you didn't spot which ones they are using ? And what wheel size. I heard some will fit inside the 16" RIMS which I use. Track Tyres are cheaper than on the 17".