Better Value? Nitto, Toyo, Maxxis
 

Hello,

Looking for advice / opinions...

I've been doing DE off and on for several years with my '01 986 Boxster Base and really enjoying it. My suspension is upgraded w/LCA, coil overs, drop links, sway bars, bump stop. -2.5 camber front and rear. I do drive the car often on the street and to the track for events.

This July I 'used up' my staggered 18" Sport Cup 2 tires, so I need to buy new tires. After discussing setup with some of the spec Boxster guys, I've decided to go with a square 255/40R17 set of track tires. I have a trailer to get the tires to the track.
I'm looking for the best value possible.
The Spec rules calls for the Toyo, but I've looked at a couple others and this is where I'm looking for advice/opinions. I do not race so the spec is not a requirement for me, just a suggestion.

Nitto NT01
Toyo RR
Maxxis Victra RC-1

Thanks for your thoughts!
Niel V

I'm assuming no Hankook RS-4s are available in your size?

what run group do you run in? unless you are long time advanced and like to buy new tire every couple weekends, stay away from the RR's or Rc-1. those are 40tw race tires that last about 10 heat cycles. you are also not running enough front camber for those tires.

look for a 200tw tire for HPDE.

I’ve had pretty good luck with hankook ventus v12 for DE duty. They are soft enough to grip well. I’ve run these on my mini for years. Fairly cheap and last well enough for street use.

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/descrip...entus+V12+evo2

The rest of my cars are RRRs due to rim size and widths for tire availability.

They are John. Looking at those now as well.

Thanks Marshall,

I'll be in white run group in 2023 - been recommended for promotion from blue. Do do not like the idea of buying new tires every couple weekends... Also, camber comment is understood.

Well, welcome down the slippery slope! Sounds like you have a fun track car.

fwiw, the "spec" tires, are spec for a reason - they balance a cost/wear/use pattern pretty well (for racers, who otherwise would run Hoosiers).

Nothing worse than buying a cheap tire and quickly learning why it was the cheap tire.

Also, the more you drive, your own preferences might begin to show with regards to tire feel and characteristics .. stiff sidewall or a softer sidewall.. noise from tread patterns etc.

fwiw, I've used Falken Azenis rt615s and find they have good grip/wear characteristics. I think they also have a newer version (rt660?)

I see the rt660 is a newer version available in my size. Funny you mention Hoosiers since I don't see R1s in 255/40-17 anyway.
I ran the cup 2s for a couple years and they are no doubt expensive! Plus early on I was really rolling the front tires so had significant wear on the outside. Since I don't need to drive on them to the track I had them turned around on the rims to get some more life out of them.

Thanks for the comments & suggestion.

Dont listen to these guys. If you want to win the white group championship you need slicks. immediately.

Now we're talkin!! Which slick! that was my original question. ...and what about my camber.

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