E30 R Comp for Southeasten Tracks - Experienced E30 Track Guys

[Dave]

They were. But after the Spec series that race them all hated the R888 and wanted the RA1 back, Toyo caved. Spec Miata really is the one to credit for that - they have the largest numbers.

[etxxz]

http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO_Prox...ZR15_P2255.cfm

http://www.philstireservice.com/page...res_toyo_1.htm

:???: i thought they were discontinued in favor of the tripple8's and so couldn't find them anymore.

[7pilot]

I would recommend the RA1.
The NTo1 is faster for only a while.
The RA1 gets faster, then plateaus a titch slower until corded.
A friend put a set of unshaved NT01 on his full interior E30 M3 but well roll controlled.
I put a set of unshaved RA1s on a heavier full interior E36 M3 with inferior roll control.
The RA 1 with more initial tread depth on a much heavier vehicle have barely any wear compared to the E30 with similar track mileage.

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[kishg]

used to use RA1s. loved them, but you can't get them anymore.. atleast not easily

http://www.tiresdirect.net/TOYO_Prox...ZR15_P2255.cfm

http://www.philstireservice.com/pages/tires/tires_toyo_1.htm

[etxxz]

used to use RA1s. loved them, but you can't get them anymore.. atleast not easily SO
NT-01's i like just as much, they do seem stiffer on the sidewall over the RA1, but i'm also running them at higher pressure.

R888's i'm staying away.

[nrubenstein]

I am hearing this a lot. Well the NT-01 is up to 100-150 cheaper for a full set. So it is said... the RA-1 and NT-01 are the same green tire. Different tread. If it is the same compound it should last the same... in theory.

Yes. Go with whichever one is cheaper, just not the 888s.

[E30Idea]

So, whats another $120 when you are spending that much to begin with. Go RA1's. I have had both and I found for my style driving that it was much more forgiving.

[XvillainousX]

R888s heat cycle out fast. It's silly to do anything but the RA-1 unless you want to spring for a serious r-tire.

+ Definitely agrees with this comment.
If you're just using this as a casual trackcar RA1s are good and as the others have mentioned Nitto NT01 is a damn good tire. To me felt almost the same as RA1s and they're alot cheaper.

225 45r15 in Toyo run about 180ish
225 45r15 in NT01 run about 150ish

[Wh33lhop]

I am hearing this a lot. Well the NT-01 is up to 100-150 cheaper for a full set. So it is said... the RA-1 and NT-01 are the same green tire. Different tread. If it is the same compound it should last the same... in theory.

I've read that the NT01 is actually a bit faster due to huge tread blocks and smaller void area (less tread squirm, more grip), but have no firsthand experience.

[dinanm3atl]

R888s heat cycle out fast. It's silly to do anything but the RA-1 unless you want to spring for a serious r-tire.

I am hearing this a lot. Well the NT-01 is up to 100-150 cheaper for a full set. So it is said... the RA-1 and NT-01 are the same green tire. Different tread. If it is the same compound it should last the same... in theory.

[kishg]

RA-1 or NT-01. On the other hand, you maybe able to pickup R-888s for cheap now..

[nrubenstein]

R888s heat cycle out fast. It's silly to do anything but the RA-1 unless you want to spring for a serious r-tire.

[jlevie]

Any of those will work quite well, with the advantage going to the RA1's in longevity.

[E30Idea]

I run RA-1's for PIR track days and I love the shiot out of them. They wear very well, aggressive even in the rain and they will let you know with a squeel before they completly let loose and have you steering with your right foot rather than the wheel.

I highly reccomend them.

[joshh]

If it's just for fun days I'd stick with the well wearing and predictable RA1. I'd even run them at full tread depth. You're not out there winning money after all.