smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 I'm sure this question has probably been asked a few times before, but what tyres would people recommend that are on the MSA 1a tyre list for track use? I don't want semi-slicks or anything in the 1b category as that'll put me into the pro class of TSS - and I'm NOT going up against Adrian! So what would you recommend I stick on my track wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 There are no semi-slicks in the 1a category as far as i'm aware! I'm actually quite liking my Dunlop Sportmaxx RT's at the moment. What tyres were you running before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 I've been considering either the Nankang NS2 or the Federal 595 as the 1b version of those tyres have had praise from members on here so hopefully the 1a versions are almost as good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 There are no semi-slicks in the 1a category as far as i'm aware! I'm actually quite liking my Dunlop Sportmaxx RT's at the moment. What tyres were you running before? I know there aren't, hense why I said I want to stick to the 1a list as I don't want semi slicks to put me into the 1b category and therefore the Pro Class for TSS I've been considering either the Nankang NS2 or the Federal 595 as the 1b version of those tyres have had praise from members on here so hopefully the 1a versions are almost as good Had the 595's before, wasn't blown away by the grip levels tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Had the 595's before, wasn't blown away by the grip levels tbh Based on tyre reviews I was more leaning towards the nankangs but I was looking for a decent budget tyre for a dry track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Based on tyre reviews I was more leaning towards the nankangs but I was looking for a decent budget tyre for a dry trackI wouldn't go near NS2's, they have never had good reviews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 I wouldn't go near NS2's, they have never had good reviews. I was thinking this too NS2 a.k.a DITCHFINDERS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 in the wet for sure, are they that bad in the dry too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Yoko Advan V105's good all round. Get the extra load ones, 94Y IIRC. I wouldn't touch Nankangs or Federals. Budget tyres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 82 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Dont confuse the NS2-R with the NS2, both completely different. the 'R' is build from scratch as a motorsport biased tyre i.e. its not a road tyre construction with a sticky compound added. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Dont confuse the NS2-R with the NS2, both completely different. the 'R' is build from scratch as a motorsport biased tyre i.e. its not a road tyre construction with a sticky compound added. They are also in the 1b list though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 1a list is rubbish, nothing very good on track. Also a lot of the new road tyres are not on the 1a list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 On the 1a list pilot super sports surely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 You also run NS2-R Lee? That'd be the 3rd, including me, that use them on the 86 that I know of and I've seen some good reviews on some other decent spec cars too. But yes, the standard NS2 is a very different tyre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 I ran NS2r's at the first round of Time Attack and very quicly realised they run out of grip too soon. A reasonable track day tyre in terms of wear etc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 82 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 They are also in the 1b list though. Yeah I know - I just mentioned it as I assumed he was thinking about the NS2's because of the NS2R's rep. You also run NS2-R Lee? That'd be the 3rd, including me, that use them on the 86 that I know of and I've seen some good reviews on some other decent spec cars too. But yes, the standard NS2 is a very different tyre. I do - no complaints with them yet (see below) I have noticed a lot of tyre roar from them on most surfaces though I ran NS2r's at the first round of Time Attack and very quicly realised they run out of grip too soon. A reasonable track day tyre in terms of wear etc.. Not comparable outright grip wise to a V70a, R888, dg03 etc etc but I rate them higher than the 595rs's. They have also lasted a really really well (6 trackdays so far plus 6k road miles atleast) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Lee yes better than 595r and a fair track day tyre as you say, last TA I was on DZ03G and the difference was massive. But to be fair so is the price. With 1a tyres it's very harx to choose, as you have to think of wet performace in this country sadly, think a lot of it is personal choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 82 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Lee yes better than 595r and a fair track day tyre as you say, last TA I was on DZ03G and the difference was massive. But to be fair so is the price. With 1a tyres it's very harx to choose, as you have to think of wet performace in this country sadly, think a lot of it is personal choice. Yep - I havent tried multiple tyres on the 86 yet for direct comparison purposed like you. But my old car (Nige with the Blue / white mini you spoke to at brands TA) went 2 seconds quicker in the final after changing the 595s out to 3 year old worn v70a's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Yep it's a tough choice, I run Contisport 5's in the TSS as the class is 1a tyres. They are lacking in dry grip IMHO but very good in wet conditions. Got any multi compound inters lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Yoko Advan V105's good all round. Get the extra load ones, 94Y IIRC. I wouldn't touch Nankangs or Federals. Budget tyres. I'll second the V105's, loving them on mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 24, 2015 The problem us for people trying to stick in their classes for the tss, 1b puts you straight in to pro. So there is a case of shifting through the shit tyres. There are 2 or 3 gems I feel in the 1a list but it seems to be dependant on driving style also. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 Think your right Rob, just expensive trying out a set when scrubbed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 my problem for TSS is I don't have a great deal of money to spend on tyres if I were to try and do the full series which is why I was trying to look for a decent grip in the dry budget for the 1A but from what everyone seems to be saying is I'm going to be out of luck :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 Well, the point of the 1A list is that it's road tyres, so why not just run with that. Or alternatively don't worry about your tyres, use the Primacy tyres, I do and I'm still winning on them despite having less grip than my rivals. Get out there, learn to drive on the Primacy tyre, don't get obsessed with maximum grip and hone your skills. That way it will cost you nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 25, 2015 How do I get the primacy's on my 18x9.5 wheels Lauren? Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites