Need tire recommndations for lindsey P2s -

eimkeith · 07-06-2006, 11:59 AM

for track use, but needs to have good wet characteristics, and some life expectancy - think Yokohama's deceased A032R.

This is for 9x17 and 11x17, thinking 255/40/17 and 315/35/17 for sizes...

Recommendations, suggestions?

Need to order immediately, so help me out with your comments!

Halm · 07-06-2006, 12:42 PM

There was a thread not too long ago on making sure the car stays balanced. You might want to read through it. In the end Bill Verburg said 235/40 & 265/40 on 17''s would work.

gestalt1 · 07-06-2006, 01:24 PM

i went with kumho ecsta spt tires, sized 245-45-17 and 285-40-17. they are not all-out dot race tires, i have a set of hoosiers for the track. they are cheap around $120 ea. the size looks good on the lindseys, sorry i don't have a pic yet.

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by Halm
There was a thread not too long ago on making sure the car stays balanced. You might want to read through it. In the end Bill Verburg said 235/40 & 265/40 on 17''s would work.

That was for an SC/Carrera flared car.

This is obviously a turbo flared car, which I just don't have enough experience w/

Jack Olsen · 07-06-2006, 02:43 PM

255/315 will work fine. 275/315 will be better. I've run both.

I have to say, I found A032R's to be terrible track tires and terrible street tires. I got better lap times with BFGoodrich g-force T/A kd's, and they didn't sound like my bearings were shot every time I drove on the street.

So, for long life and mixed use, I'd suggest the BFGoodriches. But if it's for track only, you can also do Hoosiers or Victoracers -- you just won't get many weekends out of them.

I just put a new set of tires on my car yesterday, and I'm curious about how they'll do. They're Toyo RA1's, but stepping a full size down, to 255/275. My eyes have gotten so used to the 275/315 tires on my rims that the new Toyos look like bicycle tires.

I'm heading up to Thunderhill Raceway tomorrow, and will have some opinions, no doubt, by Monday.

eimkeith · 07-06-2006, 04:41 PM

Jack - pictures.

I considered the RA-1s. I need to use the tires in question on a recent build that will see Targa Newf. duty - about 1800 miles in the drizzle and dry. I want to set up the suspension and dial in the car on the rubber that it will compete in later...

I was thinking the RA-1s were going to be too soft to go the distance, comments?

Also considering the Kuhmo Ecsta V70As? Need grip AND wet character, and 2K mileage... A032Rs would have worked, but a better tire available in these sizes is appreciated, of course!

boba · 07-06-2006, 04:52 PM

Think rally tarmac or intermediate rain with hard compound.

earlyapex · 07-06-2006, 05:34 PM

Full tread depth RA-1's will fill your requirements and should last the 1800 miles.

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

I'm pretty happy with my RA-1's - drive them to the track - when they heat up, they stick like glue -

eimkeith · 07-06-2006, 07:07 PM

Jeremy, how are they in the rain?

Gus Berges · 07-06-2006, 07:52 PM

Do some research on the Falken Azenis RT-615. You will be pleasantly surprised. Loving mine!

qlander · 07-06-2006, 08:03 PM

Sorry for the highjack but I have a question.

Just ordered 245/45/17 for my 9" and 315/35/17 for my 11"s. They're p3's. Should I go wider up front? Like 255?

Thanks,

Q.

Jeff Alton · 07-06-2006, 08:54 PM

I have A032r's that I ran last year, they are okay. My car is noisy so I did not notice them adding any more volume. I just mounted a set of RT-615's a couple of weeks ago. Can't say how they are as the car is about 2 months from being back on the road/track

I did drive a new Elise with Yoko A048's yesterday, they seem to stick pretty well......

Cheers

eimkeith · 07-07-2006, 03:46 AM

The A048 don't come in useable sizes for the P2s (930 sizing)...

That's part of the issue.

smdubovsky · 07-07-2006, 04:43 AM

RA1 are pretty darn good in the rain w/ tread remaining. In the feb races this year @ VIR, it was raining/snowing and they were fine (Id prefer them in the rain to any 'street' compoind Ive driven on). Should go 2k mi+ if you're not running excessive toe.

SMD

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

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Originally posted by eimkeith
Jeremy, how are they in the rain?

suprisingly good. I had them shaved to 6/32nds. I was worried about them - no rain at the track - but one the way back ran into a little and they were fine - even in a Florida downpour...

My street tires - AVS Sports are very good in the rain - and I really didn;t notice any difference.

diabolos88 · 07-07-2006, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by qlander
Sorry for the highjack but I have a question.

Just ordered 245/45/17 for my 9" and 315/35/17 for my 11"s. They're p3's. Should I go wider up front? Like 255?

Thanks,

Q.

you will have an understeer issue if you go with less than a 275 upfront. The best setup on a 930 is 275/315.

It will stick like it's glued to a rail.

wleon · 07-07-2006, 09:02 AM

I have run YOKOhamas and hated the A032R as being noisy and poor on grip. I love my Kumho Victor racers and I have them in 255x 40 and 315x35 on 9 and 11 inch 17's. I don't know how you fit 275's on the front as that would rub on my 930. 255's are tight and I actually run 245x40 on the street.

diabolos88 · 12:55 PM

my 275s rub only on lock-to-lock, with my lips rolled

here's a few good threads on tires/wheels

930 Tire Size
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/277034-help-me-pick-rim-size-offset-tires-930-a-post2525757.html
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=257403

Jack Olsen · 07-07-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by qlander
Sorry for the highjack but I have a question.

Just ordered 245/45/17 for my 9" and 315/35/17 for my 11"s. They're p3's. Should I go wider up front? Like 255?

Yes. You're going to have to tune around lots of push with that combo. 275 would be ideal, but 255 would be better than 245.