Track Tyres - Feedback and Recommendations

[imprezaworks]

eBay 20% deal on tyres etc. Looking at getting the rsr at £216 delivered

 

[172_Tom]

eBay 20% deal on tyres etc. Looking at getting the rsr at £216 delivered

Good shout, I just bought a set of AD08Rs (£231). I was tempted to try something else but the AD08Rs have more tread depth than the RSRs and I've been impressed with the current set which are almost down to the markers now.

 

[imprezaworks]

How do you find them as a comparison to the rsr

 

[172_Tom]

I haven't tried the RSRs. Currently got AD08Rs and before that had AD08s (on my OZ F1s when I bought them). The current set have lasted ~2 years and have done a Nurburgring trip and quite a number of trackdays. In the wet I've also found them surprisingly grippy and predictable.

 

[masekwm]

I'd go for the AD08Rs, you can get them pretty cheap on facebook, £240 for 4 delivered

 

[imprezaworks]

In 15's?

 

[masekwm]

Yeah, meet Ben Patey https://www.facebook.com/ben.patey?fref=ts

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm going to hold out for some 15 track wheels and tyres

 

[imprezaworks]

Right will be buying some track orientated tyres this weekend

Ado8r
Rsr
Ns2r's all in 205/45/16

 

[stonejedi]

Right will be buying some track orientated tyres this weekend

Ado8r
Rsr
Ns2r's all in 205/45/16

NS2R are very very good but out of your list the AD08R are the daddies,but I would be happy with either the NS2R OR AD08R.I am a Previous User of all three.SJ.

 

[stonejedi]

In this order 1st) AD08R 2nd) NS2R 3rd)Fed RSR...SJ.

 

[imprezaworks]

Going to purchase ado's

 

[imprezaworks]

Not with the bloody eBay code that doesn't work though. Cheapest I've seen a set of four is £379. @JamesBryan did you know someone mate

 

[stonejedi]

Not with the bloody eBay code that doesn't work though. Cheapest I've seen a set of four is £379. @JamesBryan did you know someone mate

Did you use the code the first time around?What size are you looking for buddy?.SJ.

 

[imprezaworks]

There is no code at all this time around mate. 205/46/16's

 

[stonejedi]

There is no code at all this time around mate. 205/46/16's

http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/ebay-20-voucher-code-back-7717908.SJ.

 

[imprezaworks]

I linked that in general section mate. Tried 23 times and doesn't work. Rang them and there is no code sir but please keep an eye out in the future. Ok then. Asked if he would contribute the £50 saving. Line went quiet, we then said are mutual goodbyes

 

[stonejedi]

Sorry:disappointed:I Just read the other thread.SJ.

 

[stonejedi]

False advertising I say on someones part.SJ.

 

[imprezaworks]

Appreciate the link. I've taken @bloke advice and am in the process of sueing them. That'll teach em!

 

[JamesBryan]

Not with the bloody eBay code that doesn't work though. Cheapest I've seen a set of four is £379. @JamesBryan did you know someone mate

Are you on the Track Time Facebook page mate?

Have a look for Ben Patey, he's the one for AD08's.

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm not james. Can you find out how much a set of ado8' s are please In 205/45/16

 

[JamesBryan]

I'm not james. Can you find out how much a set of ado8' s are please In 205/45/16

I'll ask for you.

 

[imprezaworks]

Thanks mate.

 

[JamesBryan]

Thanks mate. :smile:

£360 posted Dan. I'll PM you his number. He knows you're after them.

 

[imprezaworks]

Thanks mate. Tweeks had them at £380. Either these or the ns2rs

 

[JamesBryan]

Been on ad08's for 2 years and can't see me swapping yet.

Was in the car with my mate at Anglesey with worn R888 and part worn AD08's and we couldn't tell the difference in grip tbh. He was just as fast on the AD08's.

 

[imprezaworks]

I save £80 if I get the nankangs. Could go towards my pms shifter lol.

 

[JamesBryan]

From what I've heard from friends who've used the Nankangs, they're not that good.

I don't know personally though, so I can't say.

Is the PMS shifter going to make you faster though? :wink:

 

[imprezaworks]

Just been watching fast and the furious, the gear shifts definatly make their cars go faster lol.

 

[JamesBryan]

Need another 15 gears in the box to match that lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

Truck gearbox, there's an idea. Will take a punt on the ado8s from Ben

 

[JamesBryan]

:up:

 

[AlanWak]

I was really surprised with the RE050. A pair came with my 172 and the previous owner rated them, similar results to the PS3. I used them on the front for my first Autosolo in the car at a very wet Smeatharpe and won the event overall! They worked well in the wet. I then used them at an Autosolo at Kemble where it was a little muddy and they seemed to have lost their competitiveness, but that may have been due to deranged front suspension settings. I'll give them another try on an event, but not one where I need to win - I'm limited to List 1A so Michelin PS3 in 15" is the tyre of choice.

I did a Sprint a month ago at Hullavington where I could use B tyres. I'd picked up a pair of 595 and put them on the back. Felt very similar to PS3 on the rear, but I probably didn't have enough heat in them. Some NS-2R soft on their way to go on the rear with the 595 on the front for Sprints. Shame I can't use my A048 any more, they're on list 1C this year.

 

[Greeny.]

I'm currently running 205/15/50's RSR which are slowly coming to the end of their life, I only went with 205's due to them coming up cheap on here however my next purchase will be AD08R's but unsure if I should go with 205's or 195's, other than my current tyres looking abit like donuts they seem fine, but I haven't driven this particular 182 with 195's to compare. AD08R's are around £10 cheaper a corner in 195's but for the sake for £40ish ill go with either if there is actually a decent benefit from using the 205's. Searching around there seems to be mixed opinions on the subject tbh.

 

[imprezaworks]

I Allways pick 205 mate

 

[Greeny.]

On 15's?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep

 

[stonejedi]

By my experience its all to do with which brand of tire you use as NanKang NS2R & Yokohama AD08R both have very thick sidewalls and seem to be alot more chunkier then other makes of tire even with the 195/50/15 fitment.I had the problem before when I used 225/45/17 Vredestein ultrac sessanta would fit my wife's Impreza but when she purchased the same size tire but the Nankang NS2R they would rub like crazy,so she purchased some 215/45/17 Nankang NS2R they were fine.SJ.

 

[imprezaworks]

What pressures are people running for 205/45/16 ado8r on the road?