B7 Track Rim Tyre Combination

[SR71]

I've hopefully bought a set of spare OEM 19" rims for track days.

Notwithstanding the comments about beefing up the suspension to cope with the increased loads generating by using slicks or semi-slicks, what tyres should I go for?

Pirelli Corsa's don't appear to come in 255/35/19.

I guess when Frank Stippler set the 7.58 time around the Nurburg Pirelli made the tyres specially?

I'd like semi-slicks.

But I'm also wondering if I should shoot for a different rim/tyre combo?

Advice appreciated.

[mac4RS]

Pirelli Corsa's don't appear to come in 255/35/19.

They did (255/35/19). These Corsa's were partly reviewed by Audi Driver mag (circa Sept/Oct 2005) just before the launch of the RS4. Chris Harris (then Autocar) used them on a trip to the Ring with his Avant. Brilliant tyre, but you can't get hold of it - been on back order for ever...

They were even on the fastest car (front tyres) ever round the Top Gear track - the Gumpert Apollo. Spoke to their UK rep just before the car went on the programme - they had just sourced the last 7 Corsa tyres in the world!

Like you, I have a second set of wheels & thought it would be quite easy to get hold of a set of Corsa's or another semi-slick tyre. But after 18 months I probably came to the end of the road looking for a set. Even tried Overseas, part worn ones etc etc.

The problem is the size (19's) and also the high loading.

My wheels however Do now have a set of brand new tyres on them & will be trying them out for the first time next month.

If you want to know further details then just PM me.

Mac

[pippyrips]

Toyo 888's have a good rep. Atlas can also get hold of them for a good price.

[SR71]

Rob,

Toyo don't make a 19" R888 in our size....closest is 265/30...else its 295/30 or 305/30.

[pippyrips]

ah!

[SR71]

Mac4RS has confirmed that the 265/30's meet all the relevant criteria tho...

Not bothered about the speedo when at the track as long as I stay on it!

[peevee]

Michelin Pilot Cup Sports 265 30 19 used them on previous ring trips also tried dunlops and toyos they dont come close to cups

Pete

[mac4RS]

tried dunlops and toyos they dont come close to cups

Interesting...so you have personally tried the 265/30/19 Toyo's?

The only problem I see with the R888 'Proxes', is that they may be too fast for some people

By the way, didn't the Megane R26.R do a record breaking 8min 17sec for front-wheel drive round the Ring recently wearing Toyo R888's?

Mac

[dace]

That same Megane has just been voted 3rd overall in Evo's Car of the Year. Narrowly beaten by the GT2 and in top spot the Nissan GTR.

It sounds a great car for the money.

[500bhp]

Just fitted the 265/30/19 to my RS6 today.

So far they are outstanding with H&Rs and Hotchkis ARBs.
Like a 500bhp GoKart.