What TYRES to have for the track

[WAR 23N]

Hey guys...

I'm thinking of taking my car on the track just for abit of an experience and I was just wondering if you could help me out with a decent set of 'Road legal track tyres' I drive a 182 if that helps...

I seen these on eBay.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyo-Prox...&ps=63&clkid=507011805120575323&_qi=RTM687477

What do you all think of them?

Also looking at getting a decent set of brakes too.

Help please, thanks

 

[Bendunn]

There rubbish, get to hot and melt there budgets compared to the michelins fitted at factory

 

[Addicted]

Also that is rediculously expensive, check Camskill, they are currently £61 each so £244.

But as said, you'd be better off with a different tyre tbh.

 

[Fraser.J.]

Ive used T1Rs on track, find them fine. Was keeping up with my mate on semi slicks. Driver ability obv

 

[Steve]

Search this section been done to death!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Michelin Pilot sport cups if price isnt a big problem, 888/A048 are almost as good and cheaper, Federal RSR are a good all rounder and even cheaper, although there have been some quality concerns over them as a few reports have seen them falling to bits, most people seem to get on well with them though.

Ive used all of the above on clios, and my preference would be (ignoring cost)
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
A048
888
RSR

 

[bozothenutter]

are sport cups available in a size that fits 182's?
their site only shows 18 or 19 's
would love some.....

 

[Chip-mk1]

are sport cups available in a size that fits 182's?
their site only shows 18 or 19 's
would love some.....

Yes, I use them in 205/50/15

Fred @ BTM sometimes has used ones for sale I believe from what ive seen him posting on here.
Presumably from his motorsport customers.

He also rates them very highly I believe.

 

[bozothenutter]

16"?
My brakes allow only 16" wheels

 

[Chip-mk1]

16"?
My brakes allow only 16" wheels

No idea on 16" I am afraid mate, I have only ever bought them in 15".

Would be surprised if they dont anything at all in 16" though, as its quite a popular size.

 

[bozothenutter]

just found them on a dutch site...only 205/50/16 or 225/50/16.....first one might just work..would look funny though

 

[Chip-mk1]

16" are available according to the price list I just found (its 3 years out of date though).

205/50/16
225/50/16
245/45/16

source:
http://www.bandenroelants.be/files/pdf/1237986621/Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Price List 2009.pdf

 

[WAR 23N]

I did notice someone talking about the federal's..... i currently have federals on the rear of mine at the minute (On when i bought the car) i think i'll have a look round 1st...

I just got the impression that Toyo's was the way forward haha!!

 

[Chip-mk1]

I did notice someone talking about the federal's..... i currently have federals on the rear of mine at the minute (On when i bought the car) i think i'll have a look round 1st...

I just got the impression that Toyo's was the way forward haha!!

Bear in mind that saying "federal" or "toyo" is like saying "renault" or "ford", ie it could be a base model clio/fiesta or a cosworth or renaultsport.

Same with the tyres, federal do the RSR which are pretty good for a competitive priced tyre but they also do some distinctly average road tyres as well.

Likewise Toyo do the T1R which is pretty average but also do the 888 which is very good and the R1R which is in between.

 

[WAR 23N]

Right I get you!! Sorry for being abit of a nOOb on this hole tyre thing, just want to get something decent... Last thing I want is to be spinning out haha.

Any recommendation on brakes?

 

[Chip-mk1]

We all start somewhere mate, and forums like this are here to help

My personal preference for brakes on a 172 is the standard setup but running either ds2500 or pagid blue pads (brace yourself, they are dear!) and on a decent quality set of disks, the brembo HC being a very popular choice but new standard renault are good too, just avoid aftermarket rubbish.

 

[WAR 23N]

DS2500 or Pagid blue pads will fit a 182 aswell im guessing? And how dear are we talking? Lol.....

I was looking at a full set of Brembo's but if I get talked into something else on here then that might be an option!

 

[Chip-mk1]

IIRC the pagid blues are about 180 quid.
Dont think there is any difference between 172 and 182 for brake fitment but Ive never had a 182 so I might be wrong.

 

[Bobby.]

172 and 182's are the same.

Do what Ive done

Buy

15" wheels
195 50 15 federal rsr tyres

Ds2500 front pads
Brembo Hc front discs
Flush through fresh fluid

Oe rear brakes are fine.

 

[n9oll]

Woz im considering carbotech xp8's for my brakes so ill let you know if i get some

 

[WAR 23N]

172 and 182's are the same.

Do what Ive done

Buy

15" wheels
195 50 15 federal rsr tyres

Ds2500 front pads
Brembo Hc front discs
Flush through fresh fluid

Oe rear brakes are fine.

Sounds like a decent set up.... And Oll, i think i'll see what yours are like aswell. See how you put up with them on the track on the 25th if your still going

 

[n9oll]

not looking likely now because i can't use my track day voucher with easy track, has to be with club msv. Next one is on the 28th aug and I'm working :banghead: if i sell the evo then ill still book onto the 25th july

 

[WAR 23N]

Oooooooo Gutted! You should sell that god dammn Evo soon! You had many more interests?

 

[n9oll]

fingers crossed this weekend, if so, then i can start spending on the clio

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

T1Rs are terrible tyres. Cheap for a reason.

Get some Michellin Pilot Exaltos on there and don't look back.

 

[Macca_172]

Federal FZ201's for me have been on par with 888's in the dry but fall a long way back should the weather turn a little damp, neither are what you would call cheap though!

 

[dmallett]

172 and 182's are the same.

Do what Ive done

Buy

15" wheels
195 50 15 federal rsr tyres

Ds2500 front pads
Brembo Hc front discs
Flush through fresh fluid

Oe rear brakes are fine.

I have the same as this, plus braided lines.
Awesome set up imo, just my driving abilities that run out before anything else.

 

[colesy]

I've got some toyo r888 in 195/45/16 mounted on some oz wheels ready to go. In Clio fitment they have only done 2 track days £400 collected. Pm for details

 

[WAR 23N]

I've got some toyo r888 in 195/45/16 mounted on some oz wheels ready to go. In Clio fitment they have only done 2 track days £400 collected. Pm for details

Is that wheels included or just tyres? what OZ wheels are they?

 

[colesy]

Both wheels and tyres, I don't no what model wheels they are just no they are made by oz.