200tw tires for Track use

[turbojzrr]

1100?? For which sizes?

For 17" rims the 245 and 255 are right around $220 a piece

I got the 235's on 18's. they are about $240 a piece from tire rack

 

[Will_]

Just saw these new Kuhmo 200TWs. They look like a 200TW Nitto NT01. Cheap too. Interested to see initial reviews.

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires....R7V730XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[GTIfan99]

Nanking CR-1 looks interesting too.

 

[Will_]

Nanking CR-1 looks interesting too.

I talked to a buddy of mine the other day who’s a very experienced driver, and he had just tested them. I honestly don’t remember the specifics but he gave a positive review.

 

[SouthFL_Mk7.5]

I hope the Kuhmo V730 posted above are much better than the V720- which weren’t good at anything in particular.

 

[MSH]

Has anyone heard any more news on RS4 ship dates (or even if its going to happen)?
I'm getting my R set up for this season (B16s/Superpro LCAs & Camber Mounts going on here in next month) and was planning to take the winter wheel set I got from the previous owner (Enkei TX5s 17x8 45mm offset) and run 245/40s, which from what I can gather will fit just fine on my R. I'd like to run the RS4s if i can get them.

 

[GTIfan99]

Has anyone heard any more news on RS4 ship dates (or even if its going to happen)?
I'm getting my R set up for this season (B16s/Superpro LCAs & Camber Mounts going on here in next month) and was planning to take the winter wheel set I got from the previous owner (Enkei TX5s 17x8 45mm offset) and run 245/40s, which from what I can gather will fit just fine on my R. I'd like to run the RS4s if i can get them.

Heard rumors of March, but take that with a grain of salt.

I'm looking at SUR4G for track if RS4s end up being a no show.

 

[MSH]

Heard rumors of March, but take that with a grain of salt.

I'm looking at SUR4G for track if RS4s end up being a no show.

Thanks man! Never even heard of Nexan but I do like the price on the 245/40/17 on TireRack @ ~$157 a pop

 

[GTIfan99]

Thanks man! Never even heard of Nexan but I do like the price on the 245/40/17 on TireRack @ ~$157 a pop

A few years ago I tried the SUR4G on an STR car for autocross. Came to the conclusion they'd be a better track tire. Need a little heat in them, wear well, slower than pointy end autocross tires.

And from what I understand, they do well in the rain.

 

[turbojzrr]

I thought I'd update that with about 40 laps at Laguna Seca (with 35 of them being hot laps), my brand new A052's are at about 50% tread life with the front outside treads no longer visible.

At lap 6ish, I get significant amount of understeer braking into turn 2 and I end up running wide with the same braking point.

 

[SouthFL_Mk7.5]

I thought I'd update that with about 40 laps at Laguna Seca (with 35 of them being hot laps), my brand new A052's are at about 50% tread life with the front outside treads no longer visible.

At lap 6ish, I get significant amount of understeer braking into turn 2 and I end up running wide with the same braking point.

How much camber on your setup? Inflation? Temps?

 

[turbojzrr]

How much camber on your setup? Inflation? Temps?

inflation is at 35 psi hot with oem camber on golf r

 

[bfury5]

I thought I'd update that with about 40 laps at Laguna Seca (with 35 of them being hot laps), my brand new A052's are at about 50% tread life with the front outside treads no longer visible.

At lap 6ish, I get significant amount of understeer braking into turn 2 and I end up running wide with the same braking point.

Careful with that outside tread, the shoulder is very thin. If the tread is already gone, it won't be long before the outside edge is corded.

 

[spaparizos]

inflation is at 35 psi hot with oem camber on golf r

Also stock rims and 225/40-18?

Besides more camber and alignments tweaks, you might need higher air pressure

 

[GTIfan99]

A052 and RT660 need more neg camber than the other front runner 200tw tires.