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      02-04-2020, 08:22 AM   #23
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RE71R are not r comps, but I'm well aware of their capabilities.

I wouldn't even consider the NT05. Garbage. Have not used Federal. I have Toyos currently but won't be trying them until later this week.
Fair point. Also heard the same about the NT05's.

I'm running the Federals right now, mostly because they were cheap and I could care less about chasing lap times until I can out perform my tires. They work well for me, I have yet to hit any traction issues.

Keep in mind, I'm at about a novice/intermediate level right now. Someone whose an expert level may hit the limits a lot sooner than I would.
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Fair point. Also heard the same about the NT05's.

I'm running the Federals right now, mostly because they were cheap and I could care less about chasing lap times until I can out perform my tires. They work well for me, I have yet to hit any traction issues.

Keep in mind, I'm at about a novice/intermediate level right now. Someone whose an expert level may hit the limits a lot sooner than I would.
I have approximately 15 years of track experience, hence my desire for a bulletproof tire like the NT01. I hear mixed reviews about the Toyo R888R.
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I have approximately 15 years of track experience, hence my desire for a bulletproof tire like the NT01. I hear mixed reviews about the Toyo R888R.
Why not Hoosiers? Just curious.
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Why not Hoosiers? Just curious.
My experience is that Hoosiers will cycle out pretty quick. And I do like to drive on r comps to the shorter distance tracks. I would not feel safe at all if a thunderstorm popped up.
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Also not a track tire per se, but has anyone experienced the Advan Neova AD08R on the track? Any comparisons with these other tires?
I am running the AD08 as my street tire...I will leave it on if I get to the track and it’s wet. Very good tire for overall handling. Granted it’s not as good as an Rcomp but still has enough grip to have fun....plus it’s very durable.
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My experience is that Hoosiers will cycle out pretty quick. And I do like to drive on r comps to the shorter distance tracks. I would not feel safe at all if a thunderstorm popped up.
fair enough. Buddy of mine drove on his hoo-hoos to work and of course it rained. He had to wait around a bit. Haha
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My experience is that Hoosiers will cycle out pretty quick. And I do like to drive on r comps to the shorter distance tracks. I would not feel safe at all if a thunderstorm popped up.
fair enough. Buddy of mine drove on his hoo-hoos to work and of course it rained. He had to wait around a bit. Haha
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I have approximately 15 years of track experience, hence my desire for a bulletproof tire like the NT01. I hear mixed reviews about the Toyo R888R.
Long overdue for a NT01 refresh. A faster version of the current NT01 with the same durability and wear characteristics really would not suck.
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Also not a track tire per se, but has anyone experienced the Advan Neova AD08R on the track? Any comparisons with these other tires?
I am running the AD08 as my street tire...I will leave it on if I get to the track and it’s wet. Very good tire for overall handling. Granted it’s not as good as an Rcomp but still has enough grip to have fun....plus it’s very durable.
What specs are you running the AD08s in? I'm thinking of doing 245/40 and 265/40 on 18x9 and 18x10 respectively. Overall diameter would be nearly identical to stock, and I think these tires are actually much wider than their rated widths.

If you don't mind sharing some pics that'd be awesome.
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What specs are you running the AD08s in? I'm thinking of doing 245/40 and 265/40 on 18x9 and 18x10 respectively. Overall diameter would be nearly identical to stock, and I think these tires are actually much wider than their rated widths.

If you don't mind sharing some pics that'd be awesome.
I'm planning to go for the ad08rs in the sizes you mentioned with the m513 18'' wheels, I'll keep you updated
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What specs are you running the AD08s in? I'm thinking of doing 245/40 and 265/40 on 18x9 and 18x10 respectively. Overall diameter would be nearly identical to stock, and I think these tires are actually much wider than their rated widths.

If you don't mind sharing some pics that'd be awesome.
I run the AD08s in the stock size on the stock 19 wheels. I drive on them to the track and have several different sets of 18s that I carry based on track and weather.
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What specs are you running the AD08s in? I'm thinking of doing 245/40 and 265/40 on 18x9 and 18x10 respectively. Overall diameter would be nearly identical to stock, and I think these tires are actually much wider than their rated widths.

If you don't mind sharing some pics that'd be awesome.
I'm planning to go for the ad08rs in the sizes you mentioned with the m513 18'' wheels, I'll keep you updated
Thanks! Definitely interested in seeing some side profile shots of this setup. I'll likely be running 18x9 +23 F and 18x10 +34 R.
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I'm going to be running either 275/35/18 sq BFG R1's or 285/30's.

The R1's are just about the perfect blend of grip (thru their entire life) slip angles, feedback and price.

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I use Apex EC7 for my track wheels.
Hey man I ended up ordering a set of 18x9.5 +35 EC-7 for their group buy promo. Are you running rear spacers or just front spacers?

Considering doing rear as well but wanted opinions.
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Hey man I ended up ordering a set of 18x9.5 +35 EC-7 for their group buy promo. Are you running rear spacers or just front spacers?

Considering doing rear as well but wanted opinions.
I run 5mm rear spacers but they are not required.
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Hey man I ended up ordering a set of 18x9.5 +35 EC-7 for their group buy promo. Are you running rear spacers or just front spacers?

Considering doing rear as well but wanted opinions.
I run this setup with RE71R 265’s all round. With 12mm spacers just for aesthetics. It’s a great setup and fast.

However, I really could do with some more rear grip... which is why I will probably head back to a staggered setup soon.

Also why I’m very interested to see how ZM2’s 9.5/10.5 testing goes
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I run this setup with RE71R 265’s all round. With 12mm spacers just for aesthetics. It’s a great setup and fast.

However, I really could do with some more rear grip... which is why I will probably head back to a staggered setup soon.

Also why I’m very interested to see how ZM2’s 9.5/10.5 testing goes
Unfortunately, I won’t make it to the track with this setup for a few months, but when I ran 255/285 and 265/295/19, it was great on track—much quicker off the corners.

265/305 was too much understeer balance, so 265/295 A052 & 275/305/18 NT01 should be fun.

I still need to spec which size Pirelli & Michelin take off slicks I’d run.
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Unfortunately, I won’t make it to the track with this setup for a few months, but when I ran 255/285 and 265/295/19, it was great on track—much quicker off the corners.

265/305 was too much understeer balance, so 265/295 A052 & 275/305/18 NT01 should be fun.

I still need to spec which size Pirelli & Michelin take off slicks I’d run.
I love my $100 Pirelli DH 265/645/18 take offs. They fit exactly like 265/35/18.
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I love my $100 Pirelli DH 265/645/18 take offs. They fit exactly like 265/35/18.
Yeah, I need to figure out what’s going out back.
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Yeah, I need to figure out what’s going out back.
I run them square...too much hassle to find matched larger rears plus I can rotate. I still like the cars balance with a square set up on track.
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I run them square...too much hassle to find matched larger rears plus I can rotate. I still like the cars balance with a square set up on track.
Yeah, I’ve burnt thru many sets of square & staggered. I def prefer the staggered setup and it’s a little quicker, albeit a little more expensive.

I haven’t done my homework yet to find which rear Pirelli or Michelin slick I’d run that’s similar to a 295 or 305 rear.
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received the Yokohama ad08rs for my 18' 513m wheels today in the following sizes:
245/40R18 & 265/40R18
I choose those dimensions because they were as close as possible to stock size

I put them on a scale because I wanted to see if I can cut off some weight with the 18' but it looks like I wont cut of a lot of weight because the tires appear to be more heavy than the 19'. Probably because the sidewall is bigger with 40 instead of 35!

The front tire is about 12kg(26,5lbs) and the rear is about 13kg(28,7lbs) when I add the factory data on the m513 rims in front 8,9kg (19,6lbs) and rear 9,4kg (20,7lbs) the weight should be close to:

F:20,9kg (46lbs)
R:22,4kg (49,4lbs)

weight of stock 19's (437m with tires) according to another forum post:

F: 20,8kg (45,9lbs)
R: 22,6kg (49,8lbs)

The weight of the stock 19' seems to be almost identical but I will put them on a scale as well, was expecting to save some weight but it seems to be almost the same!? whats your opinion on this topic? because in a lot of threads they compare the weight of 19' & 18' rims but if the tire is more heavy on the 18's at least the "weight saving" aspect of going to 18's is more or less irrelevant

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