stuka
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Semi Slick Options
Im in the market for a new set of semi slicks. There hasnt been talk on here for a while about the latest and greatest. What have people had good experiences with lately? Im after something mid range cost wise.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/16 20:52:37
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/16 21:01:33
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manufactured in 2009 or 2010, might be passed their shelf life you reckon?
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/16 21:08:08
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Hmmm. I doubt it. Think about how long the same tyres sit on some cars!
Maybe if you were genuinely racing they wouldn't be totally optimal, but for track or club days they'd probably be totally fine. And the price is so cheap compared to most other semi slicks!
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/16 22:38:11
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What size rims are you running? Rim size can really change your options and change the price.
R888's are reasonably priced in the 15" size. I bought a set of 205/50R15 from eBay (Brand new, confirmed 2012 build date) and shipped them to QLD for $1160.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/16 22:56:17
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I have driven on RE55S, Dunlop DZ03G and Advan semi's.
I like them both but may fall into a more premium price bracket.
I have tried the Nitto and Federals but found them so so personally (greasy)
(Nittos and Federals not on MR2's)
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/17 08:55:22
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I use Federal 595 RSR's and I really like them. 17's up front and 18's at the rear. They are very cheap and seem to grip quiet well. Under brakes at winton with the factory seatbelt I was getting launch out of the seat. I've had to fit a full harness now to stay seated. Basically couldn't take my foot off the foot rest to clutch down as I had so much force lifting me out of the seat. The RSR's are what you would classify as a very hard semi slick though. I haven't tried other proper semi's like the dunlop direzza but I try to limit what I spend on the car as I'm not out to break lap records, just having some fun. Depends on your budget really. The Dunlop Drezza's is what I've seen a lot of the serious guys using and a lot of people have told me they reckon they are the best tyre. Even some tyre store owners are running them as opposed to the brands they sell.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/17 10:43:26
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Pat, are we talking RSR/AD08 type drivable in the wet type tyres or full blown track semis, go over a puddle and you'll guaranteed aquaplane type tyres?
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/17 14:54:16
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I think Kumho KU36's are a great tire for there price.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/17 16:47:31
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KU36 and 595RS-R's are not R compound tires.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/17 18:31:30
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They are not classified strictly as a semi slick tyre R compound however Federal sell and market them as a track oriented tyre. They even refer to them as being a semi slick in there marketing and website. The treadware rating on them is 180 so they are much softer then a high performance street tyre but still much harder then a soft R compound.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/18 18:54:03
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I only use the car for racing so after proper semis, I have a spare set of wheels/tyres for rainy days
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/18 20:17:29
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I think you should look at the Yokohama A50. The Nitto NT01 tyre I was running was ok but do have their limitations.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/19 09:55:30
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Shane's run the RE555, the r888 and whatever the Hankook z221 before on the Gorilla. Also we've tested the Federal FZ201 on a skyline.
RE555 were the best performance but not worth the premium price. The hankook would be the best bang for buck.
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Re: Semi Slick Options
2013/09/19 11:18:43
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Dylmrt, what kind of lap time difference were you getting between the 3 tires you tried on your car? What size tyres were you running?
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