Rear tires for GT2
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The toughest and most durable tires I have found are the ps2 and the pirellis. Its sucks to pay the premium? But I'm sure its worth it. Using cup tire prices as a guideline? The cost reflects the quality. So too ps2's and p zeros.
Just my 28 cents.
Add: I think your proposed wheel size/offset will be perfect esp with the 245 front with the 9.
Just my 28 cents.
Add: I think your proposed wheel size/offset will be perfect esp with the 245 front with the 9.
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I'm leaning toward the Pirelli Pzero over the Michelin PS2...I've heard good things about the Pzero Rosso tires, there is also the option of the Toyo R888 but my mechanic said those are super loud and clunky on the street, plus being track and autocross tires might not get enough miles out of the them.
I think if I had the alignment set up for more street usage that may help dial out some of the toe-in on the rears and toe out on the fronts while reducing camber slightly, for better and more even tire wear. I don't drive the car much anyway. I have a BMW M3 CSL race car I used to campaign several years ago for the track with several sets of Forgelines and racing slicks so no need to take the GT2, although I have thought about taking it so that I can take students out on track those few times a year I instruct for driving schools with BMW CCA and PCA so forth.
I think if I had the alignment set up for more street usage that may help dial out some of the toe-in on the rears and toe out on the fronts while reducing camber slightly, for better and more even tire wear. I don't drive the car much anyway. I have a BMW M3 CSL race car I used to campaign several years ago for the track with several sets of Forgelines and racing slicks so no need to take the GT2, although I have thought about taking it so that I can take students out on track those few times a year I instruct for driving schools with BMW CCA and PCA so forth.
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if i were you with a gt2 as a once in awhile car? at the risk of repeating myself? i'd put the p-zeros or the michelins on, and nothing else.
for cryin' out loud, you're a 6spd moderator and have a reputation to uphold
tracking, money matters, and they only last a few weekends? advans/nittos.. whatever. sure np.
for cryin' out loud, you're a 6spd moderator and have a reputation to uphold
tracking, money matters, and they only last a few weekends? advans/nittos.. whatever. sure np.
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^^^ what's meant by stretching the sidewall is that the sidewall is not straight up and down when mounted on the wheel, in regards to the OEM 315/30-18 Michelin tire on the factory GT2 rear wheel... meaning that the sidewall of the tire is being physically stretched. Not the figurative of "being a stretch" as in ...it's a "stretch" to run a tire that size
but you said this:
add: btw. not playing gotcha here. i spent an hour today typing about car washes lol. retirement is a *****. ( not )
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I sincerely hope he's not expecting the 12 year old tires to provide a lot of grip!
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Seriously put a matching set on the car Pirelli might not be bad. I really like my Michelin pilot sport cups but not available in your size sucks.
I have ps2 for the street and really want super sports in my size.
I have ps2 for the street and really want super sports in my size.
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Don't really drive the car much... Most likely going w Pzeros all the way around and get the alignment retuned for street and better/more even tire wear dialing out some of the camber and toe. Henry what is the BFG and where to source those? Tirerack only seems to have Michelin PS2, Perelli Pzero Rosso (asymmetric), and R88. That's all... Very slim pickings.
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GT2 tires
To OP:
You haven't stated how old your front tires are. That is significant, particularly if you want balanced handling with fresh rears. I suspect you are asking for a ton of understeer using old fronts and new rears.
BTW, you CAN flip and continue to use your fronts [providing the aren't old and hard]. Just keep the directions the same by swapping to the other side. Running a well used tire in the opposite can cause problems but I have done this when racing and seen a lot of other racers to it- including mixing brands front to rear without problems. Obviously you need to have a good feel for handling... and it can be a problem. Be careful if you try it.
Some 305s are WIDER than some 315s. It is important to study all the specs on tires before you make a choice. Some of the posters here have good suggestions. There is nothing better than seeing a particular tire mounted up on the same type car [like the blue GT2 posted]. Especially with high performance tires [particularly those oriented for track] you will sometimes see a degree of "cheating" and more tread on the ground than a size may indicate. That is an easy way to have a superior performing tire within a given tire size.
have fun!
JR
You haven't stated how old your front tires are. That is significant, particularly if you want balanced handling with fresh rears. I suspect you are asking for a ton of understeer using old fronts and new rears.
BTW, you CAN flip and continue to use your fronts [providing the aren't old and hard]. Just keep the directions the same by swapping to the other side. Running a well used tire in the opposite can cause problems but I have done this when racing and seen a lot of other racers to it- including mixing brands front to rear without problems. Obviously you need to have a good feel for handling... and it can be a problem. Be careful if you try it.
Some 305s are WIDER than some 315s. It is important to study all the specs on tires before you make a choice. Some of the posters here have good suggestions. There is nothing better than seeing a particular tire mounted up on the same type car [like the blue GT2 posted]. Especially with high performance tires [particularly those oriented for track] you will sometimes see a degree of "cheating" and more tread on the ground than a size may indicate. That is an easy way to have a superior performing tire within a given tire size.
have fun!
JR