Trackday Tyres - any experience?

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Stuart
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Pilot SC's may be good as they are designed for cars with a higher kerb weight too, so will have stronger sidewalls. Chris Wilson, whilst not everyone's cup of tea, is one of those guys that really knows his stuff so an endorsement from him will be pretty good.

As for that tyre firm, they are based in Sudbury so maybe your Dad could pop along and suss them out? (Good old Dad :) )

RSR's would be a waste of time on yours mate. Driftworks used them (briefly) on the S15 but they were changed so regularly it wouldn't matter. As you suggested, the 201's would be better.

Good luck on your continuing quest :thumbs:
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Yeah I was thinking that, they're built for the heavier cars. Also agree on the Chris Wilson comments (both).

Well spotted, although Dads not about at moment unfortunately. However, i found them even cheaper with ATS Euromaster who are claiming they'll do them for

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Could always ring Kumho and see if they will name names about who they supply/support that has similar power to weight


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Yes, the RSR would be too tame for you. The 201 suits the heavier cars with great side wall strength. I have a customer with a track spec E46M3 who swears by them. Don't go off like 888's

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All the CSL owners I know use the PS Cups with excellent reviews.
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Yeah they were original boots on CSLs weren't they?

So price wise there's about

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So, have decided to give the Khumo's a go, will report back

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i use the kumho escts v70 on my track car, theyre excellent once warm and take a few minutes to reach temperature. definitely better than the 888 once up to temperature.
my car weights 1320, plus driver if thats any help to you.

ps, come to my trackday at snet on the 10th feb ;)
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Unfortunately I'll be in Africa on 10th Feb, but I'm going to book something up asap, prob early March, need to have a look and see whats about

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