100TW or 200TW for street/HPDE

[dvas]

If you only have one car and may occasionally get caught out in the rain, I wouldn't advise on the NT01. They're not great in the rain when new, let alone after they turn into slicks after a few days on track. That is, unless you enjoy constant hydroplaning.

If you have a rain day mode of transportation, NT01s are great HPDE tires. Otherwise I would vote for RE71s.

[Redline10000]

Just did Thompson Speedway with my Supercar3 220tw tires and they are pretty good. Replaced my Ad08r with them and grip feels similar. They get just as sticky when hot as some of the fast 200tw tires.

[///Mvy]

Supercar3 doesn't come in sizes above 275 for 18s, which OP said he's running.

[stevehifi]

You guys think I would have issues running a 315/30/18 in the rear on an 18x11 et44? Inner rubbing?
Tire would be falken Azenis rt660

[biofluke]

Originally Posted by stevehifi

You guys think I would have issues running a 315/30/18 in the rear on an 18x11 et44? Inner rubbing?
Tire would be falken Azenis rt660

Word of warning, the RT660 run about 10mm wide. I am running 295/35/19 on my rear on a 10.5inch et35 and I am getting inner tire wheel well rubbing. Very minor but still something to keep in mind. They look more like 305s. Will be using a heat gun on them. At first I was sure it was going to hit the rear quarterpanel but I got lucky.

Other than that, love the tires so far.

[///Mvy]

Originally Posted by stevehifi

You guys think I would have issues running a 315/30/18 in the rear on an 18x11 et44? Inner rubbing?
Tire would be falken Azenis rt660

I've been wondering the same thing... I'm on NT01 305/35 with the same wheel specs. I have a little room to move out if I needed to add some small spacers. I won't need new tires for another month or so though.

[jfritz27]

I can't speak to the RT660, but reportedly the AR-1 315/30/18 fits fine on that wheel with no spacer in the rear. However, it apparently runs a bit narrow for its size.

[HA55L3R]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

I can't speak to the RT660, but reportedly the AR-1 315/30/18 fits fine on that wheel with no spacer in the rear. However, it apparently runs a bit narrow for its size.

I've run both AR-1 and CR-1's in 315/30/18 on same spec rims without any issues. The CR-1's are another great option for a 200tw tire

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

I have no problem putting the powah down with NT01 305's. Not sure more is better here unless your running a tune.

[stevehifi]

Originally Posted by biofluke

Word of warning, the RT660 run about 10mm wide. I am running 295/35/19 on my rear on a 10.5inch et35 and I am getting inner tire wheel well rubbing. Very minor but still something to keep in mind. They look more like 305s. Will be using a heat gun on them. At first I was sure it was going to hit the rear quarterpanel but I got lucky.

Other than that, love the tires so far.

that's very interesting. with a 10.5" rim and et35 you should have plenty of inner clearance, maybe its because the tire has quite a large diameter (27.12").

i'm running a 19x11ET37 rim right now with RE71R 305/30/19 and zero issues
but the tire diameter is 26.2".

How lowered are you?

[stevehifi]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

I have no problem putting the powah down with NT01 305's. Not sure more is better here unless your running a tune.

they have limited sizes in 305/35/18 - NT01 and R888R are your only choices. If you want a 200TW tire you have to move up to a 315/30/18 where you can run CR1, A052, and RT660.

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by stevehifi

they have limited sizes in 305/35/18 - NT01 and R888R are your only choices. If you want a 200TW tire you have to move up to a 315/30/18 where you can run CR1, A052, and RT660.

Toyo RR is also available in 305/35/18.

[APR-M4!]

200 treadware tire review.

[biofluke]

Wow, that video made me happy that I got the RT660s. Taking them to NJMP Lightning tomorrow will be curious what times I post. Running a Garmin Catalyst now. For some reason Harry's lap timer never worked properly at Lightning for me, so I won't have any PS4S vs. RT660 times to compare.

Regarding the previous question about how low I am, I am fairly low on B16D coils with zero wheel gap. I do believe that my rubbing is from how tall the tire is. The rubbing I had was on the inner wheel-well protector, on the outer fender side. Oddly enough I'm not noticing the rubbing anymore. I think whatever minor interference there was must've worn off. I got a head gun ready to re-shape it and everything but not sure if I even need to now.

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by biofluke

Wow, that video made me happy that I got the RT660s. Taking them to NJMP Lightning tomorrow will be curious what times I post. Running a Garmin Catalyst now. For some reason Harry's lap timer never worked properly at Lightning for me, so I won't have any PS4S vs. RT660 times to compare.

Regarding the previous question about how low I am, I am fairly low on B16D coils with zero wheel gap. I do believe that my rubbing is from how tall the tire is. The rubbing I had was on the inner wheel-well protector, on the outer fender side. Oddly enough I'm not noticing the rubbing anymore. I think whatever minor interference there was must've worn off. I got a head gun ready to re-shape it and everything but not sure if I even need to now.

Look forward to your thoughts.... good luck!

[stevehifi]

FWIW i'm moving forward with a set of A052 in 265/35/18+295/30/18. I heard the A052s run pretty wide.

I'm told faster than an RE71R, but not as stiff sidewall so steering response won't be as good. I'm hoping since the profile is much lower that it won't be as much of a concern.

I heard Nankang CR-1 is pretty good, but they don't have a 295/30/18 or 305/30/18, would have to move up to 315/30/18. AR-1 would of been my backup choice.

Here's another good video about 200TW tires.

[clutchdj]

Originally Posted by biofluke

Wow, that video made me happy that I got the RT660s. Taking them to NJMP Lightning tomorrow will be curious what times I post. Running a Garmin Catalyst now. For some reason Harry's lap timer never worked properly at Lightning for me, so I won't have any PS4S vs. RT660 times to compare.

Regarding the previous question about how low I am, I am fairly low on B16D coils with zero wheel gap. I do believe that my rubbing is from how tall the tire is. The rubbing I had was on the inner wheel-well protector, on the outer fender side. Oddly enough I'm not noticing the rubbing anymore. I think whatever minor interference there was must've worn off. I got a head gun ready to re-shape it and everything but not sure if I even need to now.

Cool meeting you at the track today - I'll be checking out the richlands; they looked great on your car w/ the rt660's!

[biofluke]

Originally Posted by clutchdj

Cool meeting you at the track today - I'll be checking out the richlands; they looked great on your car w/ the rt660's!

Great to meet ya too. I think one of the funniest "small world" moments of the day, was when you were telling me that "I hear they run around 10mm wide", and I'm like yeah I was the one who posted that. Too funny when we realized soon after that we had been talking on this thread already. Love running into forum members.

Overall the day went great. These tires like to be around 34-35 psi while hot. Start too low, and if they only hit 32, they are a bit squishy. 36 and up they can start to get a little slick.

My best time of the day was 15.9, but my Garmin catalyst was saying optimal/segment time of 14.8. The problem was it was so damn hot out that my car got slower and slower as the day went on. Would have liked to have logged a lap in the 14s but every session my car felt a little slower and my top speeds on the straight would go down... not to mention I think I was overheating even more than my car.

Looking forward to the next event!

Photos for reference. One pic from lightning the other from Palmer. They were gloss black before they got covered in brake dust lol.

[rborane]

Originally Posted by biofluke

Great to meet ya too. I think one of the funniest "small world" moments of the day, was when you were telling me that "I hear they run around 10mm wide", and I'm like yeah I was the one who posted that. Too funny when we realized soon after that we had been talking on this thread already. Love running into forum members.

Overall the day went great. These tires like to be around 34-35 psi while hot. Start too low, and if they only hit 32, they are a bit squishy. 36 and up they can start to get a little slick.

My best time of the day was 15.9, but my Garmin catalyst was saying optimal/segment time of 14.8. The problem was it was so damn hot out that my car got slower and slower as the day went on. Would have liked to have logged a lap in the 14s but every session my car felt a little slower and my top speeds on the straight would go down... not to mention I think I was overheating even more than my car.

Looking forward to the next event!

Photos for reference. One pic from lightning the other from Palmer. They were gloss black before they got covered in brake dust lol.

What are your wheel and tire specs? Looks great

[biofluke]

Originally Posted by rborane

What are your wheel and tire specs? Looks great

Thanks!

Richland Forged RF-GT4 in gloss black. 19x9.5 et 22 front, 19x10.5 et 35 rear. 265/35/19 front, 295/35/19 rear in the Falken RT660s.

[clutchdj]

Originally Posted by biofluke

Great to meet ya too. I think one of the funniest "small world" moments of the day, was when you were telling me that "I hear they run around 10mm wide", and I'm like yeah I was the one who posted that. Too funny when we realized soon after that we had been talking on this thread already. Love running into forum members.

Overall the day went great. These tires like to be around 34-35 psi while hot. Start too low, and if they only hit 32, they are a bit squishy. 36 and up they can start to get a little slick.

My best time of the day was 15.9, but my Garmin catalyst was saying optimal/segment time of 14.8. The problem was it was so damn hot out that my car got slower and slower as the day went on. Would have liked to have logged a lap in the 14s but every session my car felt a little slower and my top speeds on the straight would go down... not to mention I think I was overheating even more than my car.

Looking forward to the next event!

Photos for reference. One pic from lightning the other from Palmer. They were gloss black before they got covered in brake dust lol.

Haha yes that was pretty funny! I think the heat got everyone. A few of us bugged out after the 3rd session. Otherwise a good day. Lightning is fun.

[bimmerboyE92]

Originally Posted by stevehifi

You guys think I would have issues running a 315/30/18 in the rear on an 18x11 et44? Inner rubbing?
Tire would be falken Azenis rt660

Running 295/30 and 315/30 Hoosier A7s and have no rubbing on track with a coilovers.