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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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wheel/tire suggestions for time trials
I have a 997TT and have just discovered a 1.8 mile road course with 14 turns in Louisiana. I want a tire i can drive around town but also on track that is alot more "sticky" then my original Pirellis'

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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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N rated cups.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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you might try Toyo R888's. If you get serious about tracking, I would highly reccomend Hoosier R6's ( not for street use )...they are fantastic and definitely faster than the R888 or Mich Cups.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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We run 888s on our Blitzkrieg car while on the road course.
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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We run 888s on our Blitzkrieg car while on the road course.
Do you shave them for track use?
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Give the Bridgestone RE-11's a try. Really good for street and track. Relatively inexpensive too.
 
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