Advans A032s<Toyo's?

 

A032R seem to last a long time. Longer than the Toyo. The only person I know who's driven both tyres on the track is Bryan, who had A032R on his car and Toyo RA-1 on my car.

He thinks the RA-1 are better. RA-1 last a long time for an R comp, but not as long as his A032R lasted.

I have also tried one set of Kumho R comps (the new kind, not Victoracers). They were fine while they lasted, but didn't last very long and (to me) did not appear to handle any better than the RA-1.

I have never had Hoosiers on my car.

 

Yes, according to the general consensus I found when I asked the same question in this topic a year ago.

 

do you think that an aftermarket rim such as the konig trouble in a 15x7 with the falken azenis in a 205 50 would be an improvement for the r or is the 15x6.5 stockers with the re010's be my best bet for a novice auto crosser?
I guess my concern is that the aftermarket rim will not have the proper offset.
Since the r is tuned to suit the car best in all areas. thanks!

 

I now have the stock rims with toyo proxies tpt and am told its an all season tire. I think they handle great so I am sure anything will be an improvement.
they were on the car when I bought it and are brand new. thanks again

 

No R compounds for N00bs.

If you get RA-1, and wad up your car, we told you so.

Honestly. Learn on street tires, they communicate MUCH better and are much safer.

 

yes thanks I will use the toyos that were on the car when I bought it.

 

How much experience would you veteran track guys recommend having before moving up to R compounds? I've done 8 autocrosses and an HPDE so far, and will have about 15 or so autocrosses and 2 HPDE's by the end of this year. I'm running Azenis now, but they will be spent by the end of this season. I'm just trying to decide if i should go with RA-1's next year or get another set of Azenis. I will be doing probably 10-15 autocrosses and 2-3 HPDE's per year, and the tires will be mounted on Enkei ES Tarmacs, 15x7.5" front and 15x7" rear. ( not that that likely matters)

 

I don't think there's any specific, hard and fast number but I would guesstimate maybe a minimum of 10-12 HPDE events, and maybe more.

 

Thanks for the caution on tire choice for nOOb track days. I have close to 20 autox's and 4 autox "practice days" so I was figuring on just using R-compounds like in autox. In D-stock last year I ran RA-1's (F)225 & (R)205 but this year I have been running on (F)225 victoracers & on the rear I have the 225 RA-1's from last year) all on stock size rims. I do get slight evidence of rubbing, but never any grinding noises (note: use 5 mm spacers on front).

For going to the track, I was going to get a set of RA-1's to put on 15x7's (43 offset) but wasn't sure about all 205, all 225 or (F)225 & (R)205. But now I think I will just try the 205 azenis's I have on my 15x7 street setup for the first event. Later on when I go with R-s, what sizes do you recommend?

One other thing, the stock size rims are 15x6JJ 50 offset, it is stamped right on the 01 gunmetal's.