Headed to a track day on the 23rd and I want to get stickier tires than the stock Pirellis on my 458.

Any suggestions? I was thinking perhaps some Toyo R888 semi-slics

 

Crap, Toyo doesn't make the R888's in 20" in a size that will fit in the front (unless you guys know if the car can fit a wheel-type and tire sized 285/35/20 ??)

 

I've pretty much decided on Michelin Pilot SuperSports ... in case anyone else was wondering.

Getting some after market wheels with them as well... not decided on which yet though.

 

What are you thinking as far as the aftermarket wheels? Did you want a lightweight 19" wheel to expand your tire choices for the track?

Let me know

 

trofeo

 

I wanted to follow up and let everyone know that i love the Michelin Pilot SuperSports on the car now.
Way more sticky than the stock Pirelli's even on the street. I can feel the car has a good amount more traction now and it takes a bit more pushing (not much tho obvi...) to get the back to come out on purpose.

Also, the combination of the new HRE P44SC's and these new tires also have given the car a way more stable feeling at high speeds. It feels more planted now... not sure if thats from either the wheels or the tires, or the combination of both.
The tire sizes are pretty much near stock (except rears are 30 vs 35 aspect ratio)

 

Awesome. I had Pilot Sprts 2 before and they were great and I hear the new supersports are even better. I always have been a huge fan of Michelin tires to be honest. Can you post pics of your car with the HRE's? Thanks