Track Tires - Input about Brands that work
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Track Tires - Input about Brands that work
I am planning on taking the Black to the track in the Spring. I really do not want to use the Pirelli's that are on it. I would rather use a dedicated track tire, preferably DOT so I don't have to haul another set of wheels and tires to the track. Has anyone had any experience with Hoosiers 265/35/19 (F) and 295/30/19 (R) or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 265/35/19 (F) and 305/30/19 (R). Toyo has a tire as well. My experience with Hoosiers is that they have a VERY stiff side wall and usualy require a much softer spring rate and then you need to stiffen the sway bar (assuming you can) to keep the roll rate under control. Obviously I would also have to adjust the bump and rebound as well. My experience with Michelins (I have only raced on the slicks) is that they are more comparable in side wall construction to the Pirrelli's that are on the car. I would like to keep the wheel rate about the same as is so I don't have to spend all weekend trying to find a set-up that works. If anyone has experience with the DOT's or for that matter a racing slick that works well with the Black I would appreciate your input as well as what set-up you used on the suspension, (dampers, ride height, toe, etc.
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Here's what we've found from our track days so far. 1. The car needs a good alignment and 2.25 deg neg camber is the most you can dial in the front. 2. The rear toe's out and you need to correct that to toe in. Too low of ride height and you'll be on the bump stops, but you can remove one them. Don't go too low on the ride height especially with the front.
I've got the H&R springs that Evosport sells and you can tell the difference. Personally, I don't like MPSC, they require too much heat to work, and they are unpredicable with sudden break away at the limit. I'd be interested to hear how the Hosiers work, but with so many other changes your planning it maybe difficult tell what is what. I'd go with tires first then make one change at a time.
I've got the H&R springs that Evosport sells and you can tell the difference. Personally, I don't like MPSC, they require too much heat to work, and they are unpredicable with sudden break away at the limit. I'd be interested to hear how the Hosiers work, but with so many other changes your planning it maybe difficult tell what is what. I'd go with tires first then make one change at a time.
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I liked my Corsas as well, but they are only good for about 20 heat cycles then they are junk. Going to a Hoosier would be ideal. I'd get the springs and do a good 4 corner balance and alignment as Jimmy mentioned. Do a track day, THEN switch over to the Hoosiers so you can get an idea of just how much better the slicks are.
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I liked my Corsas as well, but they are only good for about 20 heat cycles then they are junk. Going to a Hoosier would be ideal. I'd get the springs and do a good 4 corner balance and alignment as Jimmy mentioned. Do a track day, THEN switch over to the Hoosiers so you can get an idea of just how much better the slicks are.
BTW, are you going to be out there again next month? I'll be there.
I've never run the Michelins PSC's on my BS but have run them on my M3 and I don't like their feel as much as the Corsas.
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Just for the record, I like my Corsa's also. If I didn't drive to the track I'd have a set of Hoosiers which are good for 2 seconds over anything else except slicks.
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On a car like the CLK BS the drivers front will wear quite quickly. 2, 8 and 9 just destroy that tire.
The R888 and the Nitto NT-01/NT-05 are pretty solid tires. They last a bit longer than the others I have used and they are very predictable.
I dont know if they come in a size that will work for the BS.
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maybe i'm loosing my mind but i don't think this tire can be swapped side to side....please someone correct me if i'm wrong ???
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