Entry level track tires

uberschnell · 08-03-2007, 05:29 PM

Have been looking for good set of street tires for track use only, that balances performance with reasonable costs. I’m fairly new so no need for r-compound tires.

Wondering if anyone here has feed back on these tires in terms of Performance Compared to costs. Track perspective would be great!

Sumitomo HTR Z11, very inexpensive, rated just below “extreme summer performance”

Yokohama AVS es100, Med / low end price, just below “extreme summer performance”

Kumho MX, Med / low price, great reviews, hard to find (lots of back-order)

Appreciate the feedback

RMRC · 08-03-2007, 05:57 PM

Not a direct answer to your question but... You have the K1s right? Gary at the Tirerack recommended the Bridgestone 01R on K1s when I called him just yesterday. 17x8.5 K1 with 235 40s. He also said the 245s would be good but he couldn't guarantee no rubbing with stock suspension though I don't think there would be a problem.

uberschnell · 08-03-2007, 06:37 PM

Someone on his board is running the KI’s with 245’s on all 4 corners and says he has no problems. I punched in the K1 #’s with 245’s in the tire calculator and it claims no increase on the how far the tire sticks out compared to stock, and a 12 mm less clearance on the inside. I checked and it looks like I have that room on my car.

I’ll be going with the 245’s on my car, which has eibach pro’s on it. I’ll post how it works out.

Biggins · 08-03-2007, 08:29 PM

These are the current tires I'd recommend listed in order, from best to still better than an all-season street tire. These are the only ones I would consider buying if I were doing track days on my street tires.

Yokohama Advan Neova AD07
Bridgestone RE-01R*
Hankook RS-2 Z212*
Kumho Ecsta MX*
Falken Azenis RT-615*
Kumho SPT*
Maxxis MA-Z1 Victra

*I have driven on or own a set of each tire marked

Dascamel · 08-03-2007, 11:24 PM

Just curious how many people have tried the 245's on the front? If so any reports of rubbing?

jun · 08-03-2007, 11:48 PM

most of what you listed would make a good summer performance tire, but i think the 2 best track tires that are not r-comps for the PRICE are hankook z212 and kumho rt615. I've noticed the z212s need to be shaved to be as fast, though.

uberschnell · 08-17-2007, 02:16 AM

Thank you for the advice gentlemen, I've posted a review in the wheels section. On to sears point!

S4to335 · 08-17-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Magna3

Have been looking for good set of street tires for track use only, that balances performance with reasonable costs. I’m fairly new so no need for r-compound tires.

Wondering if anyone here has feed back on these tires in terms of Performance Compared to costs. Track perspective would be great!

Sumitomo HTR Z11, very inexpensive, rated just below “extreme summer performance”

Yokohama AVS es100, Med / low end price, just below “extreme summer performance”

Kumho MX, Med / low price, great reviews, hard to find (lots of back-order)

Appreciate the feedback

I would suggest you consider the : Falken Azenis RT-615*

S_M · 08-17-2007, 10:49 AM

RT-615's are hard to beat grip wise for a non r-comp, other than re-01r's which are almost 2x the price

shimshimhada · 08-17-2007, 10:52 AM

Spend the extra money and get the RE-01Rs instead of the RT-615s.

Getagrip · 08-24-2007, 04:03 PM

Falken 615 for the price and performance. You can even drive to the track with them on.

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uberschnell Brigadier General 680 Rep 4,077 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Entry level track tires Have been looking for good set of street tires for track use only, that balances performance with reasonable costs. I’m fairly new so no need for r-compound tires. Wondering if anyone here has feed back on these tires in terms of Performance Compared to costs. Track perspective would be great! Sumitomo HTR Z11, very inexpensive, rated just below “extreme summer performance” Yokohama AVS es100, Med / low end price, just below “extreme summer performance” Kumho MX, Med / low price, great reviews, hard to find (lots of back-order) Appreciate the feedback
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RMRC Lieutenant 20 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West iTrader: (0)	Not a direct answer to your question but... You have the K1s right? Gary at the Tirerack recommended the Bridgestone 01R on K1s when I called him just yesterday. 17x8.5 K1 with 235 40s. He also said the 245s would be good but he couldn't guarantee no rubbing with stock suspension though I don't think there would be a problem.
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uberschnell Brigadier General 680 Rep 4,077 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Someone on his board is running the KI’s with 245’s on all 4 corners and says he has no problems. I punched in the K1 #’s with 245’s in the tire calculator and it claims no increase on the how far the tire sticks out compared to stock, and a 12 mm less clearance on the inside. I checked and it looks like I have that room on my car. I’ll be going with the 245’s on my car, which has eibach pro’s on it. I’ll post how it works out.
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Biggins Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 1995 318i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	These are the current tires I'd recommend listed in order, from best to still better than an all-season street tire. These are the only ones I would consider buying if I were doing track days on my street tires. Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 Bridgestone RE-01R* Hankook RS-2 Z212* Kumho Ecsta MX* Falken Azenis RT-615* Kumho SPT* Maxxis MA-Z1 Victra *I have driven on or own a set of each tire marked __________________
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Just curious how many people have tried the 245's on the front? If so any reports of rubbing? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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jun First Lieutenant 17 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	most of what you listed would make a good summer performance tire, but i think the 2 best track tires that are not r-comps for the PRICE are hankook z212 and kumho rt615. I've noticed the z212s need to be shaved to be as fast, though.
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08-17-2007, 02:16 AM	#7
uberschnell Brigadier General 680 Rep 4,077 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Thank you for the advice gentlemen, I've posted a review in the wheels section. On to sears point!
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08-17-2007, 10:49 AM	#9
S_M Lieutenant 67 Rep 549 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: X5 iTrader: (0)	RT-615's are hard to beat grip wise for a non r-comp, other than re-01r's which are almost 2x the price
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Spend the extra money and get the RE-01Rs instead of the RT-615s.
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08-24-2007, 04:03 PM	#11
Getagrip Get a grip. Get Xdrive. 15 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2003 330xi [0.00]	Falken 615 for the price and performance. You can even drive to the track with them on. __________________ 2006 330xi current
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