Track tires

[Paul Hill]

Hi All- I am shopping for a combination track/street tire (mostly track). (17" wheels). I am looking at the Nitto 01 or 05 tires, Falken Azenis, Toyo R1, 888 or similar. Anyone have experience with good predictable tire for use on this car?
Thanks,
Paul

 

[DaveM]

Depends what you mean by track/street tires. I have the Nitto NT01's. Very good track tire at a reasonable price. I don't use them on the street, but it's possible in dry weather. Wet - no way. I have no idea how many miles of street use you could get out of them. If you only want one all purpose set I would go for Avons even though they cost a lot.

 

[Paul Hill]

Hi Dave- Most time on the car will be on track. Very limited street use.
I know what you mean about dry only, I have had Hoosiers and other R type tires on my Griffith. You had to be careful if you spit out the window while it was moving. Having the right tire on that car made a world of difference wet or dry. These Nittos seem to be priced right compared to others. The 05s look like more of a rain type tire ( it does rain up here in the Pacific NW).
Sounds like Nitto has good products.
Thanks,
Paul

 

[Paul Hill]

Oh, and by the way Dave- I assume you have 17 inch Nittos, are you using the 315s in rear and 235s in front?
Thanks again,
Paul

 

[DaveM]

Yes Paul I've got 315/35/17 rear and 235/40/17 fronts.