Conclusive Advice Required

[OllieW]

I am getting my RS at the weekend after viewing it on Saturday and buying it, but it needs a new set of tyres on it as the rears have almost gone.

I intend to use the car mainly as my weekend plaything, but occasionally may venture on the track and "ring" (in May). With this in mind what tyres would the collective recommend.

I have experienced Pilot Sport Cups on a friends car, and possibly think this might be the set for me, but the PZero Corsa also appeal. I have also been told to look at the Toyo R888's.

Anyone have any advice for a new RS owner.

Thanks

Ollie

 

[DESMO16]

Ollie,
Have a look at some Dunlops either DO1J's or Supersports, both good in all weathers on road and track also by far the best value of the lot at present.




John

 

[Melv]

Baring in mind your proposed use, I'd recommend a less track focussed tyre.

'Ordinary' Michelin Pilot Sports maybe, Pirelli Rosso perhaps, Bridgestone S02??

 

[lee fulford]

I would agree with you Melv.

I have a set of pilot cup sports on the RS for track days and are absolutely superb however I just put a set on my M3 and even though I was warned and have experience of these tyres on the road I reckoned I was man enough to handle them......That was until it rained.

Does anyone want to buy a nearly new set of cup sports?

lee

 

[Yoda]

Agree with the above - Michelin Cups for track day focused cars only in my opinion. Very poor in cold/wet weather and not very good value. Dunlop/Corsa's if you think you will do a few track days but I would stick to a good set of road tyres. Still a lot of fun for occasional track use and far superior on road. Other option is to go for a second set of wheels and save the Cups for dry track use.

I have heard that the new Goodyear F1s (GSD3??) are very good for road tyres.

Regards

 

[Guest]

my PZero Corsa's work fine on both track and road..I've not tryed anything else....but after having gone round Oulton with Melv on slicks at the weekend.....I'M GETTIN ME SOME OF THAT!....ooohhh and a roof rack![8D]

 

[PhilRS]

Agree with all of the above. Still remember "interesting" and sudden losses of traction with a brand new set of Michelin cups, in fourth gear, on a wet track at Spa (in front of the F1 paddock). The instructor in the car could not believe how incredibly bad the tires were.

 

[Melv]

"and a roof rack"

Gotta slow you down somehow, Jim!!

Just bare in mind the extra wear and tear on the car.....

Since running slicks on the Cup Car -failed front wishbone bushes; cracked rear engine mount; collapsed passenger seat mounting. (Probably due more to all you fat gits blagging rides....) []

Good though, aren't they!!![][][]

 

[bones]

Grrrr...... who you callin' fat?

 

[Guest]

hey that'll be me fat git and fart....just you wait til I get in again!.....and yes they're awesome........but I have to say I hadn't thought of tracking it WITH the roof rack.....but just think of the DOWNFORCE![8D]