Federal 595 RS-R Trying These Tires Out
Apr 18, 2014, 08:47 PM
#46
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I prefer my Z2's to RS3's I had before. They have smidge less ultimate grip. But the tire responds so much better to direction change, I feel it more than makes up for it...
Apr 19, 2014, 08:29 AM
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I couldn't answer that, I've never had the car on a track, only autocross.
But direction change is also turn in, and the car responds better. I could see having a lot more confidence in the car, especially going into 5 coming down from 4, and at turn 8 and 9...
But direction change is also turn in, and the car responds better. I could see having a lot more confidence in the car, especially going into 5 coming down from 4, and at turn 8 and 9...
Apr 19, 2014, 11:30 AM
#49
I also noticed pretty much everyone was on the R-S3, A088, or full on slicks. Interesting how tire choices have settled. At AX it's a a lot different. Lots of Dunlop, A6s, or street tires. That's why I asked about a different tire bring desired for each discipline.
my lap times are almost identical on RS3's as they are on NT01's. They're that good.
Apr 20, 2014, 02:45 AM
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Makes sense. I've used my R-S3 for auto cross and a few Buttonwillow sessions. I can definitely see how the Dunlop would be preferential for AX, but I don't think I could give up grip at the track. I also noticed pretty much everyone was on the R-S3, A088, or full on slicks. Interesting how tire choices have settled. At AX it's a a lot different. Lots of Dunlop, A6s, or street tires. That's why I asked about a different tire bring desired for each discipline.
Depends on driving style and preference I guess. But, to me, the rs3 feels sloppy until (if it ever does) the tire takes a set in the corner.
Apr 20, 2014, 08:23 AM
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Apr 20, 2014, 10:23 AM
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I get 10-15k out of a set of tires, regardless if they're a 200 treadwear max performance tire like a Z2 or RS3, or if they're a 300 treadwear uhp tire like a michelin PSS, or BFG comp2.
Yes. And I've only had the rs3's on big willow, and they were on a Mini Cooper S, car had 250hp, coilovers, and good brakes. The car just never felt settled. It's hard to say though with only having experience with that one setup. I've never hit the track with the evo unfortunately.
Yes. And I've only had the rs3's on big willow, and they were on a Mini Cooper S, car had 250hp, coilovers, and good brakes. The car just never felt settled. It's hard to say though with only having experience with that one setup. I've never hit the track with the evo unfortunately.
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Apr 20, 2014, 10:34 AM
#55
Yes. And I've only had the rs3's on big willow, and they were on a Mini Cooper S, car had 250hp, coilovers, and good brakes. The car just never felt settled. It's hard to say though with only having experience with that one setup. I've never hit the track with the evo unfortunately.
Apr 20, 2014, 11:39 AM
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and it was a 100% tire issue? i've heard they are a bit less responsive when compared to Dunlops, but i've never read anything about them upsetting a car's handling. weird. i did have a similar incident with my Evo back when i was running Bilsteins with a lowering spring, though. in any case, get that Evo on the track. if you thought the mini was fun....
And yea, it's in the plans. Just need to set aside some money for an extra set of brakes, and it will happen.
Apr 20, 2014, 01:57 PM
#57
Car just felt squirmy, not sure on it's feet. Couldn't tell if it was just tires. I know it never felt like that on the michelins we had on it for daily driving...
And yea, it's in the plans. Just need to set aside some money for an extra set of brakes, and it will happen.
And yea, it's in the plans. Just need to set aside some money for an extra set of brakes, and it will happen.
Apr 20, 2014, 02:42 PM
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Apr 20, 2014, 02:49 PM
#59
rotors would be nice so you don't have to bed them in every event. i got two sets of used pads. if you keep an eye out you can find them reasonably priced. i bought a set of 80-90% Hawk DTC-60s for about $250-300 (i forget) and another set in the $200-250 range. just keep an eye out for someone dumping a set cheap. they are out there. i'm not even close to using the second set, either. they seem to last forever during HPDE.
