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Old 24th September 2011, 03:43   #1
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Track Tires?
What does everyone use for track tires for road course scenarios? I was thinking about getting some R compound tires for my OEM wheels....but it doesn't look like there are many options out there for R compounds in a 19. What are some other options?
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Who are you ordering from> I have no problem getting cup sports in 19" you just have to play with the width a little
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Who are you ordering from> I have no problem getting cup sports in 19" you just have to play with the width a little
What sizes will work on the OE wheels?
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Pirelli Corsa System tires are R compound and are available in stock fitment. They put them on the M6 Competition edition stock. Will last about 3-4k miles and are $2500....have fun lol
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Pirelli Corsa System tires are R compound and are available in stock fitment. They put them on the M6 Competition edition stock. Will last about 3-4k miles and are $2500....have fun lol
Any cheaper alternatives....lol What would be a good summer street tire that would do well on the track? How about Hankooks?
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If you want to track your car with street tyres, you would need to put some money into them.

Hankooks and Birdgestones will not work if you plan to do more than 3 laps continuosly.

I would suggest P Zero or PS2.
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I think PS2 is now replaced by Pilot Super Sport?

Go for Pilot Cup Sports, 80AA rating but at least they are sticky
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