Re: R compound tires

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul,

What street tires are you using?

You mentioned that you're new to track driving.  I'd recommend using a 
better street tire on the track before going with an R-compound tire. The 
characteristics of R-compound tires are different than those of street 
tires, and they are much less forgiving at the limit.  My E36 M3 has 
Michelin MXX3s, which are great on the track.  I've also driven on the track 
with Yokohama A509s (on an E30 318i).  Another excellent street tire 
(reasonably priced) that performs well on the track is the Yokohama AVS 
Intermediate.

When you're new to the track, you'll learn much more on street tires. Once 
you've become comfortable with driving your car at the limits on street 
tires, then you should consider switching to R-compound tires for the track.

Another point - a set of R-compound tires and wheels will set you back at 
least $1000.  That's an entire season of BMWCCA driver's schools.

One other data point - after many years of driver schools, I finally 
purchased a set of R-compound tires for my E36 M3.  I selected the Toyo RA1. 
  I was happy with them, as are other drivers I spoke with.  They wear well, 
handle well, and are reasonably priced.

- -rb

>
>Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2000 14:42:31 -0800
>From: "Paul Robertson" <RobePa@domain.elided>
>Subject: <R compound tires>
>
>After my first driving school and discovering that my street tires over 
>heat and feel like I am driving on dog snot after a few hard laps I am 
>deciding what type of r compound tire to get. I am new to track driving and 
>more concerned with the manners of the tire at the limit, in the rain, and 
>durability than the ultimate grip. I am looking at Toyo RA1, BFG g-Force 
>T/A, Kumo VictoRacer V700, and Yokohama A032R. I would appreciate feedback 
>on these or other tires.
>Thanks
>
>Paul
>E36 325IS

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