They are not great.Do AR-1's get really bad if its damp/wet?
I know this post was for 2015, but I have around 20 new 225 45 R17 Dmack tyres that need to go. They are the same overall width as a 215 RS-R. I'll put a post in the for sale section.Dmacks are great for dry conditions proper Motorsport carcass like the dunlops.
I use the dunlops on my 435bhp corrado they take a lap or two to come on but once up to temp you can keep going round and round.
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/mrf-motorsport-tyres-ztr-tarmac-rally-trackday-tyre-1353124/They are not great.We race on the MRF in Club Enduro and are definitely faster and longer lasting than the AR1 we use to use.
It depends what you expect and also what sort of sprints you are doing. There is nothing wrong with them in so far that they are an entry level track tyre. You will find turn in response is far better than the average road tyre and ultimately grip is better. As with all of these tyres though it is not night and day difference. What you will find however is that they are less forgiving than the average road tyre. The other thing is these are (as in this type of tyre) designed to operate at higher temperatures and so a short hill climb course such as Prescott is not going to get that heat into them. Longer sprints so Combe and like will get more benefit but you will have to be cautious of the rear on early corners as you don't get green flag laps.https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/nankang-sportnex-ns-2r-tyre-548754/
Anyone tried these? I plan to do some sprints and hillclimbs next year in a 197, just bought the 197, but need tyres, break pads, race suite, gloves, helmet. It all adds up and these tyres are a nice price. If they are ok Id go with them to get me going, although if they are useless there is no point. They seem to get decent reviews
Thanks for the great replyIt depends what you expect and also what sort of sprints you are doing. There is nothing wrong with them in so far that they are an entry level track tyre. You will find turn in response is far better than the average road tyre and ultimately grip is better. As with all of these tyres though it is not night and day difference. What you will find however is that they are less forgiving than the average road tyre. The other thing is these are (as in this type of tyre) designed to operate at higher temperatures and so a short hill climb course such as Prescott is not going to get that heat into them. Longer sprints so Combe and like will get more benefit but you will have to be cautious of the rear on early corners as you don't get green flag laps.
for this actual tyre it is quite shrieky and also can quite snappy.
Here is part of a tyre test that included NS-2R. You can here the difficulty in getting power down, particularly on the opening laps, but it carries on all the way through and they desire for the back to want to get away.
Has the thinking on track day tyres changed since this thread? The latest yoko get really mixed reviews.
I think potentially I will go slicks as will have a set of std alloys with PS4’s. Really like the ps4 on track - just overheated too quickly.
Anyone have any experience of RS1 Toyo slicks? There don’t seem to be many reviews on them
Thanks for the replies as always guys the forum is great
How much a set of 4 @NickD in 215/45/17?Don't forget the MRF tyre which many consider to be the equal or better to the Direzza. They are certainly grippy, consistent and very durable.
£624How much a set of 4 @NickD in 215/45/17?
Thread starter | Similar threads | Forum | Replies | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Uprating brakes ??? Best for track days | Clio 197 Area | 5 | ||
Best budget suspension setup for track use? | Suspension, Brakes & Steering | 16 | ||
Best brake fluid for track use. | Suspension, Brakes & Steering | 16 | ||
J | Best place for track rods? | Suspension, Brakes & Steering | 2 | |
Best place for some track tyres | Wheels and Tyres | 6 |