Track day tyres

[AverageMPH]

Can't make my mind up, do you guy's have experience and or advice?

Pirelli NEW P Zero Trofeo R Tyre or Yokohama AO48's

I drive on track and on the road.

Cheers

Mike

[Adrian W]

I like the Trofeo's however if you haven't stiffened your suspension it'll be on the bumpstops

[TuxMan]

Hi Mike , I have used toyos for the last 3 years and been pretty happy , main issues I had was tyre noise and the rears lasting 2000 miles !! They also go off pretty quickly , only lasting 3 laps of spa .
This year I changed to Michelin pilot cup sports , much quieter and with a harder compound rubber on the inside edge they have lasted much longer . They take a good lap to warm up but once warm the grip is very very good and does not seem to go off . Mileage this year is approaching 5000 and I'm still on the same set !!!

Tux

[Hollowpockets]

I wasn't as impressed by the yoko as I was with 888's or Michelins.

Never driven on Pirelli

[Gadgeroonie]

Tux - what are the pilots like on the road ?

[andygtt]

Gadgeroonie said:

Tux - what are the pilots like on the road ?

pilots are fine on the road similar to the 048's IMO... not yet used the pilots hard on track so cant comment on them from that side but I loved the 048's and the only reason I am staying with the pilots is they are over 3kg weight saving over the 048's AND cost £300 less!

[TuxMan]

Gadgeroonie said:

Tux - what are the pilots like on the road ?

managed fine mate , was concerned about standing water but they have not been an issue so far . as you know they are pretty good on track !!

[Scooby P1]

Do Trofeo R's come in the right sizes yet? I like the look of them the most (which is v important of course!)

Otherwise it's Pilot cups for me.

My P Zero Rossos just won't wear out though!!

[Hollowpockets]

Try harder Lawrence! Lol

If your not wearing them out I think you'd be impressed by the grip 888's offer and they'll last long enough if your not heavy on tyres.

[Chapppers]

Scooby P1 said:

Do Trofeo R's come in the right sizes yet? I like the look of them the most (which is v important of course!)

Otherwise it's Pilot cups for me.

My P Zero Rossos just won't wear out though!!

If you're not generating enough heat/grip/etc. to wear out rossos, why do you need grippier track tyres?

[Scooby P1]

Hollowpockets said:

Try harder Lawrence! Lol

If your not wearing them out I think you'd be impressed by the grip 888's offer and they'll last long enough if your not heavy on tyres.

Agreed Graham.

However, round Bedford the other day i was squealing round most corners (it was a warmish day and i was trying very hard)

On the plus part, had someone measure the depth of tyre treads on all my wheels and they are all wearing incredibly evenly on all 4 corners! Apparently indicates a very well set up car. Credit to Iverson tyres in Chiswick for their alignment - which is the only thing i've ever had done!

They are wearing, but just slowly and very evenly which makes it harder to spot.

And as I never, ever drive in the rain I may as well buy track day tyres next time around!

[AverageMPH]

Scooby P1 said:

Do Trofeo R's come in the right sizes yet? !!

Yes they do if you put 235's on the front and with the Compomotive wheels I think you need to put 235's on.

I've decided to go with the Trofeo R's.

Ordered them today from Demon Tweeks.