Hoosiers vs. either Toyo RA1's, R888's, Nitto NT01's, etc.

[betegh9]

George, good questions about tires. there is a lot of discussion on other forums regarding these tires. Hoosier R6's are known to be the fastest DOT tire, assuming that we are talking ONLY about track use. A6's are even softer and faster, but are only good for 3 laps, thus used for TT and AX, but they heat cycle out sooner than they wear out. Speed costs $$$$. The tires are pricey, but that does not matter to a GT-3 owner. Most spec racing are done with Toyos since they deliver decent performance and longevity. Most racers use a set of Toyos for a full season.
I still have my RA-1's (2+ years), for DE, AX and street. (I will be switching to the R888's as soon as I chord the Toyos.) I agree that when they were new, grip was marginal, but now that I have them worn down to the circumferential grooves, they grip better than most R compound tires, and heat cycles don't seem to affect them, and I hope that the R888's have the same characteristics. I only lost to a race RSR look alike with slicks at the Reading AX.

Hope that I helped more than confused you................. happy motoring.:dude::dude: