Project "Payback"

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Wow, those babies are trick. To rich for my blood to save 7lbs. The only obstacle with the Vintage Wheel Works is if they clear C6 brakes. I am liking the Kuhmo V700 option. The tires are cheap and 50 treadwears they claim you can run autocross/roadrace.

Yeah, rich boy wheels and on the wish list.

A6's are getting better reviews at tirerack.com. People claiming the V700's are chunking. For the guys that aren't complaining, yes they are fast but I'm afraid of them coming apart on me.

Preventitive measure ------- if you do get A6's or V700's be sure to put all fours on jack stands after a road race run. My theory on these tires chunking is because they are very soft and when parked after being super heated they cool off with a flat spot. Just a theory but a preventative measure I plan on practicing.

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

No 05's for 18" rims? Thats surprising. You sure?

Last I checked --

http://www.nittotire.com/functions/t....asp?tire=nt05

[Payton King]

Picked up a set of HRE's in 18x9.5 and 19x12.5. Really wanted to run the R888, but they do not make a 335 in a 19. I did end up with the NT05's because they do make 335 in a 19. Have not got my car back together, but I can tell you from the "finger nail" test they are pretty soft. Will know more in a month.

2 sets of rims are really the way to go, I would like to have a set of CCW C14's with a set of A6's for track days.

I am with you though, not real concerned not getting to compete in some of the events from a prize standpoint just as long as I get to run. Would much rather have a set of sticky tires.

[Track Junky]

The NT05 is a drag radial? Thats how Nitto's web site characterises it. How many of you guys have been using these for autocross and road course?

[JustinB]

The NT05 is not a drag radial. It has a 200 tread-wear. The NTO5R is a drag radial. We have set up tons of guys with NT05's with great feedback.

[Track Junky]

Ah yes, found it under "street tires". Thanks Justin. Anybody have reviews on the NT01's?

[Vegas69]

Decision has been made for now. R888's are going back on the car. I should say my old rears are going back on and I've ordered a set of shaved fronts in a slightly wider width than before. My old rears just happen to be shaved depth. When I originally went down this road it was for a few different reasons.

1. I can still pro tour on these tires with reasonable life expectancy. Clearly my shaved tires will only give me half the life expecancy. If I can get 6 months to a year out of them, I'm OK with that. Unshaved will go 10k.
2. I can autocross and road race on the same set. Not the BEST autocross tire, but they are somewhere between a street tire and an A6.
3. I can still drive to the track. Trailering to the local track is going to be a buzz kill. I enjoy the early Sunday morning drive and evening cruise through the Lake almost as much as the racing. Throw it in overdrive and relax, give it hell, and throw it in overdrive and relax.

At this point, I've chased the neon rainbow with my street tires. I was lucky enough to run the Optima Street Car Invitational. The BFG's will still be laying around if I decide I want to fight for a spot. The reality will likely be me running exibition from here on out. Can I beat DSE and Finch at this point? NO My car is to fat and I'm not a good enough driver. I'm man enough to admit it. I've got a 666hp missile here that needs all the grip I can get. Especially competing againsty these SCCA guys! So, in normal PT style, I'm going to ride the fence. My tire of choice is going to be something that can do it all. Maybe it's not ideal, but it will do it all reasonably.

[Track Junky]

Definitely the best practical choice. I'm going to have to pick up the A6's only because after this season the car is most likely going back up on the shelf. I have a detatched garage that needs to get built and spending money on my car hasn't helped me move forward on that project.

[Vegas69]

I agree, my plate is full already. This is the most economical decision for ALL venues. Plus, it gives me a chance in hell of running with you on the road course.

[Track Junky]

Well if I dont see you out at Buttonwillow this season maybe will cross paths in 2013. Unless I hit the lotto before then. Cheers!!