Recommendations for dedicated track wheel and tires?

[Bob]

Hey all,

I'm looking to buy an inexpensive set of wheels (18x10 drifts for $600, or something used?) and tires for use on track days. I intend to carry them to the track and swap them back and forth with my street tires.

Any recommendations on what tires to be shopping for?

I could try take-offs, but do they require any special handling when compared to street tires?

Or should I try NT01s? They seem attractive but not really super cheap.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[Roadracer350]

Your in Frisco so contact Terry or Jason at Vorshlag I'm sure they can set you up. It's going to be hard to find wheels n Tyres for 600.

 

[Sky Render]

You want cheap? Look for a set of 285/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires. They're not the best, buy you can find them for ~$100 per tire.

 

[jayel579]

Ford Racing is blowing out there GT500 wheels, discontinued production on them. Tirerack is selling them for $150 a corner, 18x9.5. Not a light rim at all but very very strong and will hold up to any track abuse. I picked up a set last week.

 

[Sky Render]

Ford Racing is blowing out there GT500 wheels, discontinued production on them. Tirerack is selling them for $150 a corner, 18x9.5. Not a light rim at all but very very strong and will hold up to any track abuse. I picked up a set last week.

Link?

 

[jayel579]

Link?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...l=Mustang+GT+Coupe&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=

 

[Sky Render]

Wow, that IS a good deal! Those clear 4-pot Brembos, right?

 

[jayel579]

They're factory OE rims that came on the GT500 which had the Brembo's on them so.... yes, I believe so.

 

[Roadracer350]

Yes the GT500s will clear the 4pot Brembos. Not sure about the 6pot tho.

 

[Bob]

Your in Frisco so contact Terry or Jason at Vorshlag I'm sure they can set you up. It's going to be hard to find wheels n Tyres for 600.

Ah, I meant to say $600 for the wheels. I expect to have to pay more for tires.

My question is, which offers the lowest cost per track mile... NT01s, closeout slicks, take-off slicks?

 

[Bob]

Those wheels aren't bad, thanks for the link. But they are a little more expensive than the SVE Drift 18x10 wheel and they are 4 lbs heavier. So I think I still prefer the Drifts.

 

[2013MustangGT]

Bob what's your track experience? If you have tracked with slicks before try to find some take off slicks. Should be able to get them for $100. If you haven't tracked with slicks don't do it until you have a lot of experience on DOT tires. NT01, RE11, RS3, Rivals are all good. A lot of good things are being said about Rivals and they run $279 (275/35R18) per tire. All of the tires mentioned before should last a whole season of tracking the car. If you have tracked slicks before and it's been a while look at Proxes RA1 (275/35R18) $272 a tire. I don't know any wheel that can beat the price of the 18x10 drifts, so if that's your budget then that's your wheel.

 

[Sky Render]

Yes the GT500s will clear the 4pot Brembos. Not sure about the 6pot tho.

The 6-pot brakes require 19-inch wheels.

 

[Bob]

Thanks for the reply 2013MustangGT.

I have not driven on slicks before. I'm an intermediate-ish driver on HPDE days. I've done about 12 track days so far.

And I'm not a terribly aggressive driver, partially because this is my DD car, and partially because thus far I've needed to drive home after each track day.

Having a second set of wheels seems like it would give me more room to drive faster w/o worrying about a spin that messes up my tire beads.

How do Rivals compare to NT01s and take-off slicks in terms of longevity and performance?

 

[csamsh]

I believe Hoosier is selling off the continental slicks too...may be a good option

 

[csamsh]

Scroll to the bottom of the page...

https://www.hoosiertire.com/discontinuedtires.htm

 

[DSargent09]

I have a set of amr silver wheels I'm asking 1100 for plus shipping.

Fronts are 18x9 Sumitomo High Performance HTR Z II Tire 255 45 18
Rears are NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radial 285 40 18

about 1500 miles ( Vacation trip ) and 0 burn outs.

I went a different route. If interested and want pics just text me. 713 eight28 3011

 

[Bob]

The price is certainly right on those hoosier tires... but I don't know enough about that particular tire to know how it will wear, what pressures to run, and if it's inappropriate for my skill level.

 

[Roadracer350]

Scroll to the bottom of the page...

https://www.hoosiertire.com/discontinuedtires.htm

Are those the same conti's Terry ran at TWS? I LIKE the price on the Hoosiers!

 

[csamsh]

The price is certainly right on those hoosier tires... but I don't know enough about that particular tire to know how it will wear, what pressures to run, and if it's inappropriate for my skill level.

Yeah if you're new...maybe not a slick??? I'd take a look at:
BFG Rivals
Bridgestone RE11
Hankook RS3
Nitto NT01
Dunlop Direzza Z2

All street tires that can be tracked/autocrossed.

Are those the same conti's Terry ran at TWS? I LIKE the price on the Hoosiers!

Yeah, I think he ran the DP tires though