Slicks Tires
Jan 8, 2009 | 01:21 PM
#1
Slicks Tires
What slicks tires did you like & where to find it
I do road racing (20 laps each heat we run 2 heats , 59 seg time laps) the wheel its the advan rs 17x9 currently we are using toyo R888 but this year we can use slicks
I do road racing (20 laps each heat we run 2 heats , 59 seg time laps) the wheel its the advan rs 17x9 currently we are using toyo R888 but this year we can use slicks
Jan 8, 2009 | 02:10 PM
#2
I'm not sure what people classify as 'slicks' but I'll through in my .02
Toyo R888 and Nitto NT01 are similar
A step up: BFG R1, Kuhmo V710, Hankook Z214, Hoosier A6/R6
Everyone has their favorites, and some depend on size (17" or 18") and width you need. The A6 might be the most ***** out with the shortest liftspan.
Toyo R888 and Nitto NT01 are similar
A step up: BFG R1, Kuhmo V710, Hankook Z214, Hoosier A6/R6
Everyone has their favorites, and some depend on size (17" or 18") and width you need. The A6 might be the most ***** out with the shortest liftspan.
Jan 8, 2009 | 02:34 PM
#4
Yeah, slicks are above and beyond those that you listed boomn. Plus, the V710s are **** for the Evo... too much heat, and they peel like a banana, and the Evo loves to heat up the tires. I corded some after only a few 30 min hpde sessions, my dad also corded some on his S2000. Luckily after that we still had enough left for one complete set, and sold them to another Evo owner for auto-x, which he loved them for.
As for slicks, we got 18x9 (I think 9, maybe 9.5) wheels for both of our cars to specifically hold Porsche cup slicks, then we got hookups with takeoff slicks (don't ask how or where, because I didn't do it, my dad did) and would get Porsche cup car front tires that were barely used for 100 bucks each. I also bought a set of takeoff slicks from a local Evo racer for 50 dollars a tire and they lasted two HPDE days. The Porsche ones were Dunlops, I think, and the others were Michelin... Both seemed to grip equally insanely. If you've never driven an Evo with slicks, get ready for some insane speed. With TBE, tune, JIC coilovers, full interior including a subwoofer in the trunk, and a 110 lb driver (me) I kept up with a Carrera GT driven by a pretty good driver. He out accelerated me like crazy, of course, but in the corners and in braking I was to him what a Miata with R-compounds typically is to a street tire'd Evo, the way the car handles on those really is like it is on rails. And my JICs weren't the best, nor were they set up the best.
And one other cool feature: They take the abuse MUCH better than R-compounds.
As for slicks, we got 18x9 (I think 9, maybe 9.5) wheels for both of our cars to specifically hold Porsche cup slicks, then we got hookups with takeoff slicks (don't ask how or where, because I didn't do it, my dad did) and would get Porsche cup car front tires that were barely used for 100 bucks each. I also bought a set of takeoff slicks from a local Evo racer for 50 dollars a tire and they lasted two HPDE days. The Porsche ones were Dunlops, I think, and the others were Michelin... Both seemed to grip equally insanely. If you've never driven an Evo with slicks, get ready for some insane speed. With TBE, tune, JIC coilovers, full interior including a subwoofer in the trunk, and a 110 lb driver (me) I kept up with a Carrera GT driven by a pretty good driver. He out accelerated me like crazy, of course, but in the corners and in braking I was to him what a Miata with R-compounds typically is to a street tire'd Evo, the way the car handles on those really is like it is on rails. And my JICs weren't the best, nor were they set up the best.
And one other cool feature: They take the abuse MUCH better than R-compounds.
Jan 8, 2009 | 04:54 PM
#5
The A6 and R6 are steel belted DOT radials. They're catalog of slicks is available here:
https://www.hoosiertire.com/specrr.h...SLICKS-%20BIAS
https://www.hoosiertire.com/specrr.h...SLICKS-%20BIAS
Jan 8, 2009 | 05:53 PM
#7
Most tire resellers in the US won't carry slicks. Your best bet is directly from the manufacturer.
For Hoosier: https://www.hoosiertire.com/internat.asp
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EDIT: I noticed you are in panama. There is also a Guatemalan distributor for hoosier. They may carry other brands as well.
Guatemala/Mexico/
El Salvador/Costa Rica
Speed Addicted
2da calle 15-37 zona 13
Guatemala, Guatemala 01013
Tel.: +502-2332-6095
Fax.: +502-2331-7253
E-mail: sama@speedaddicted.com
Website: www.speedaddicted.com
Contact: Alejandro Samayoa
For Hoosier: https://www.hoosiertire.com/internat.asp
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EDIT: I noticed you are in panama. There is also a Guatemalan distributor for hoosier. They may carry other brands as well.
Guatemala/Mexico/
El Salvador/Costa Rica
Speed Addicted
2da calle 15-37 zona 13
Guatemala, Guatemala 01013
Tel.: +502-2332-6095
Fax.: +502-2331-7253
E-mail: sama@speedaddicted.com
Website: www.speedaddicted.com
Contact: Alejandro Samayoa
Last edited by donour; Jan 8, 2009 at 05:57 PM.
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Jan 8, 2009 | 07:03 PM
#9
The V710 did have some delamination issues at the tread split when they were released. I haven't heard of any issues besides that. They definitely are not fond of heat though, the Hoosier A6 is MUCH more tolerant in that regard.
Personally I know VERY few people who can actually cord a V710 for autox. In fact I have a 2yr old set with probably 160+ runs and they still have lots of tread.
Personally I know VERY few people who can actually cord a V710 for autox. In fact I have a 2yr old set with probably 160+ runs and they still have lots of tread.
Jan 8, 2009 | 07:48 PM
#10
I have a set of late '06 with 225+ runs and a trackday on 'em. No grip, but plenty of tread. Frankly, I'm stunned.
Jan 8, 2009 | 10:17 PM
#12
Yeah, slicks are above and beyond those that you listed boomn. Plus, the V710s are **** for the Evo... too much heat, and they peel like a banana, and the Evo loves to heat up the tires. I corded some after only a few 30 min hpde sessions, my dad also corded some on his S2000. Luckily after that we still had enough left for one complete set, and sold them to another Evo owner for auto-x, which he loved them for.
As for slicks, we got 18x9 (I think 9, maybe 9.5) wheels for both of our cars to specifically hold Porsche cup slicks, then we got hookups with takeoff slicks (don't ask how or where, because I didn't do it, my dad did) and would get Porsche cup car front tires that were barely used for 100 bucks each. I also bought a set of takeoff slicks from a local Evo racer for 50 dollars a tire and they lasted two HPDE days. The Porsche ones were Dunlops, I think, and the others were Michelin... Both seemed to grip equally insanely. If you've never driven an Evo with slicks, get ready for some insane speed. With TBE, tune, JIC coilovers, full interior including a subwoofer in the trunk, and a 110 lb driver (me) I kept up with a Carrera GT driven by a pretty good driver. He out accelerated me like crazy, of course, but in the corners and in braking I was to him what a Miata with R-compounds typically is to a street tire'd Evo, the way the car handles on those really is like it is on rails. And my JICs weren't the best, nor were they set up the best.
And one other cool feature: They take the abuse MUCH better than R-compounds.
As for slicks, we got 18x9 (I think 9, maybe 9.5) wheels for both of our cars to specifically hold Porsche cup slicks, then we got hookups with takeoff slicks (don't ask how or where, because I didn't do it, my dad did) and would get Porsche cup car front tires that were barely used for 100 bucks each. I also bought a set of takeoff slicks from a local Evo racer for 50 dollars a tire and they lasted two HPDE days. The Porsche ones were Dunlops, I think, and the others were Michelin... Both seemed to grip equally insanely. If you've never driven an Evo with slicks, get ready for some insane speed. With TBE, tune, JIC coilovers, full interior including a subwoofer in the trunk, and a 110 lb driver (me) I kept up with a Carrera GT driven by a pretty good driver. He out accelerated me like crazy, of course, but in the corners and in braking I was to him what a Miata with R-compounds typically is to a street tire'd Evo, the way the car handles on those really is like it is on rails. And my JICs weren't the best, nor were they set up the best.
And one other cool feature: They take the abuse MUCH better than R-compounds.
. What size is listed for those "fronts?"
Jan 8, 2009 | 11:43 PM
#13
you can see a video of the car here
its a evo 3 (grey one), we are going to do some mods in the fenders to run a bigger tire
http://www.panaclips.com/videos/54/e...fistonich.html
its a evo 3 (grey one), we are going to do some mods in the fenders to run a bigger tire
http://www.panaclips.com/videos/54/e...fistonich.html
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