Best Track Day Tyres?

[Hazza462]

Hi i've just bought another set of 17" cup alloys for my 133 cup. Planning on using them on the track only with a set of track day tyres.

I was wondering what people think the best track day tyres would be that aren't too expensive and what size people would go for.

Cheers

 

[Forza]

There aren't many track tires available in 17" that fit the Twingo (195/40R17 or 205/40R17). I know of the Toyo R888(R) and Kumho V70A/V700, both in 205/40. But these are very expensive! €210+ per tire. There should be a Nangkang NS-2R in 205/40R17, much cheaper and I think your cheapest choice in this size.

 

[Hazza462]

Don't really want to skimp too much but would you say the Nankangs are a good tyre on track. Heard mixed reviews so i'm unsure :/

 

[Forza]

The Nangkangs offer more grip than normal road tyres like the ones fitted standard. But only in the dry, when it's wet you'll be sliding everywhere with all three. I don't have any experience with the Nangkang myself but they appear to be ok. If it's your first time on track then they're a good tire to start with. And when you gain some experience or modify your car for track use then go with the expensive ones. Although there are a lot of trackday drivers that only use the Nangkangs (or similarly cheap tires) because they're at the track every weekend and go through multiple sets a year.

Toyo R888 £138.00
Toyo R888R £157.16
Kumho V70A £157.52
Nangkang NS-2R £69.60

 

[Hazza462]

Ok thanks pal i'll give the Nankangs a try.

 

[mrbushrat]

You should look at running 15" on track as it gears the car down no nicely and there is a better range of tires available .

 

[PeteWilko]

Try these links. There's loads of tyres to choose from.

https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/205-40-17
https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/195-45-16