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Are Toyo RA1s still the best choice for AX & DE?
When I last bought tires (end of '06) the RA1 was highly recommended for a near dedicated AX & track car. Any better choices? Shaved or unshaved?
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03-18-2008, 11:56 AM
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It's what I use. I also like them because they're street-legal and I can drive to the track on them.
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Hoosier A6 or Kuhmo V710 is better for AX. The RA-1 is best for DE.
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03-18-2008, 12:39 PM
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In my experience though not with P-cars I actually like the Kumho Victoracer more both AX and DE application.
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The RA-1s do allow you to run a lot of heat cycles through them and they are also very consistant within a run group. They don't get hot and fall off. For AX, they don't get up to temperature quickly enough on a light car. I also run a 72 911.
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03-18-2008, 03:44 PM
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bf goodrich has the r1. has anyone tried these? i like some of their street tires.
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+1 for the victor racers. Heard the nitto's are good too.
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03-18-2008, 07:09 PM
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I'm running the BFG R1s, and they are a better track tire than an autox tire. They are very similar to a Hoosier R6 in both DE and autox, actually, but with better wear. They are numb at the limits in autox, though. The R6 (and A6 nd V710 and even RA-1) communicate better with the driver than the R1.
The RA-1 remains an all-around favorite for me...track, autox and street, in all temps and weather.
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