Track tyres for a 318 + cheap trailer tips

[krunchkin]

Hello all

Picked myself up a cracking 318 track beast for a great price. Needs some wheels though and I dont want a spend a fortune on tyres that are going to get mashed quite regularly. Any thoughts on good track focussed tyres around or less than 100 a corner? Also - any tips on where to pick up a cheap trailer? Got the car for under 1k so don't want to end up paying more for something to tow it on. All advice much appreciated

[iguana]

Run it on 15s & you can get rubber v cheaply.

I've got a set of pretty much the best track rubber going, Michelin cups in 205s far far better than 888s A048 etc id sell for less than 100 a corner for used once & in near new condition if you fancied a set.

Ref trailers, see other thread.

[Gaz Walton]

I would recommend federal RSR tyres as they are pretty cheap very good on the track and last a long time.

They have lasted around 9 - 10 trackdays on my clio and the only reason I'm taking them of now is the outer edges are dead, the rest of the tyre has lots of life left.

Trailer wise I would look on eBay and here for one but don't rush into it, I'm still unsure what to get myself so I just rent them at the min, to give me idea's on what I want.

Also make sure your licience covers a trailer, mine didn't as my combined weight was over 3500kg (you have to use maximum weights of tow car, trailer and load). So I had to do my B+E licience.

Cheers Gaz

[andyiley]

Where are you?

I might just be able to help.

PM me.

[TDIfurby]

I had my first outing on brand new 595 RS-R at Castle Combe on Saturday. Considering they are half the price (£77 VS £150) of Kumho V70A, they are not half the performance. Very good tyre that seemed to grip very well. Not sure how it would handle a full trackday but I could tell they were getting sticky as when I came off the track they got covered in gravel from the access area / pits.

[krunchkin]

top advice all - checking out the Federals

[custardkid]

If you get 3+ deg of camber on the front you'll find tyre wear is negligible

Standard suspension will wear the fronts in 2-3 days, just on the outer edge... They will still be like new in the middle

[custardkid]

Upgrade:
Suspension (for front camber)
Seats (that grip you)
Pads

Nothing else is needed

[krunchkin]

As I mentioned - its a track ready car - bought from an enthusiast.

It's an E36 318i - stripped out and fitted with:

New Meyle front struts
New rear ‘short’ shocks
Eibach front lowering springs (30mm)
H&R rear lowering springs (40mm)
Poly front antiroll bar bushes
Rear strut brace
Dimpled/grooved front discs
Ferodo DS300 front pads
DOT 4 brake fluid
Gear shift indicator light
New reclining/sliding bucket seats
TRS 4 point harnesses
Sachs clutch
New gear selector bearings
M3 boot spoiler
M3 17” alloys

For £750 it's an absolute bargain. Just need to get some fresh rubber on. Good point on the tracking though.