Re: Tire Information Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:48 pm
That yoko tire is bringing out a lot of the SRS BZNS people in their complaining
Some of the “serious business” autocrossers have grabbed their torches and pitchforks... they’re declaring that the 71R/Rival-S are perfectly reasonable as street tires but these are “too far”. I sorta get the objection as the Yok may be better/faster while wearing faster AND costing more. Having said that, if it meets the rule criteria, I don’t see why it would get booted onto the exclusion list for SCCA.
Always valuable, thank you!Xian wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:32 pmSome of the “serious business” autocrossers have grabbed their torches and pitchforks... they’re declaring that the 71R/Rival-S are perfectly reasonable as street tires but these are “too far”. I sorta get the objection as the Yok may be better/faster while wearing faster AND costing more. Having said that, if it meets the rule criteria, I don’t see why it would get booted onto the exclusion list for SCCA.
As far as release dates, I’d expect them awfully damn soon. IIRC, there’s a cutoff for SCCA eligibility in the next few months that they’re going to want to meet. If they miss out, the tires won’t be legal until next year. Personally, I’d keep an eye on TR as they’ll be splitting out the new tire into the Extreme Performance category. I’ll also post back here if I see/hear anything.
I can only speak for RS4's on 15x8''. They felt inline with RS3's, but better in the wet with the new tread design. I've mostly ran RS4's in rain or early mornings in fog, rarely at speed.RTW DC2R wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:43 am ...A buddy of mine recommended the RS4 as well. Comparably priced to the 71R and he swears by them. The only downside is they dont come in 205/50, they only come in 195 or 225. Supposedly they arent as wide as most 225 so they will work ok on a 7" wheel, he doesnt think they feel mushy.
Thoughts?
How are the RS4s in the cold? I am probably going to run them as my next tire for the s2000. I've run some old RS3s on track and loved them (even for being 4 years old) My only problem with the RS3 was they were like ice when cold. Once on the way to the track, I had a pucker moment getting on an on ramp with the s2000 (40ish degrees out). Wasn't even pushing it, caught me off guard, luckily saved it.coolhandluke wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:27 amI can only speak for RS4's on 15x8''. They felt inline with RS3's, but better in the wet with the new tread design. I've mostly ran RS4's in rain or early mornings in fog, rarely at speed.RTW DC2R wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:43 am ...A buddy of mine recommended the RS4 as well. Comparably priced to the 71R and he swears by them. The only downside is they dont come in 205/50, they only come in 195 or 225. Supposedly they arent as wide as most 225 so they will work ok on a 7" wheel, he doesnt think they feel mushy.
Thoughts?
Were the tires equal in age and wear?3pedalJohn wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:08 pm I have BFG Rival S 1.5 in 205 on 15X8 rims and RS3's in 205 on a 16X7 the Rivals are hands down better. At Waterford Hills I ran a 1:26.4 with the RS3 in the morning then switched to the Rival in the afternoon after lunch and got to a 1:22:7. There was just so much more grip with the Rival and Waterfords track surface was rough (now repaved). This was not my first time at this track.