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Direzza Z1 SS, Nitto NT05, etc, will all get greasy before the end of a
decent run, they just aren't meant for the heat (they were designed for
Street Touring autocross, which isn't going to heat things up like track
runs).  The Proxes RA1's , Hoosier R6s ($$$$), the USDM Yokohama DOT-R's
(either one) are all designed more for track life rather than ultimate grip.
I'd go for the best priced model of those, unless you can find some of those
occasional blow-out DOT-R deals that show up on occasion in the classifieds
of GRM and SCCA's Sports Car. FWIW, 2 seasons ago, I got my Hankook Z214 C71
(more of an autocross compound, you'd want a lower C#) in a 225/47-17 for
under $100 a pop that way. I often see DOT-R Goodyears used just for
qualifying laps for sale at pretty decent discounts.

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 5:17 PM, brian hoeft <qweblog at gmail.com> wrote:

> the typical go to DOT-R Proxes RA1's last pretty long, priced relatively
> well being older, not as much grip as the R888's... & maybe not your
> "track"
> tire, but those Potenza RE11's are great if you'll be driving to and from
> the track on them..
>
> -brian
>
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> On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Lee Levitt <lee at wheelman.com> wrote:
>
> > Gents,
> >
> > This may have been covered once or twice before, but I didn't seen
> > anything specific in the archives.
> >
> > I autocrossed my B5 A4 on Sunday and ran some older Dunlop R
> > compound tires rather than my street Dunlop Direzzas. Decent grip,
> > felt good about not chewing up my Direzzas.
> >
> > Then on Wednesday, I spent the day at Lime Rock with the Porsche
> > club. As one of the Dunlop race tires have a minor tread issue, I
> > ran the Direzzas. They were great, but got a little greasy toward
> > the end of each run. I also didn't feel good about wailing on my
> > street tires!
> >
> > So I'm looking for a set of track tires. My next track event is at
> > the Glen in August, so I have some time to find and get them set
> > up...
> >
> > I'm running 17" wheels, 245/40 series tires. Just a touch of rub
> > on the right front fender, so a wide 235 (Kumho) would be an
> > alternative to a "regular" 245.
> >
> > What tires do people like these days? The A4 corners fairly well
> > (springs/bars) and stops very well (Boxster S front, S4 rear
> > brakes). It could use a bit more power. :)
> >
> > I'm looking for a consistent tire that will last a while...don't
> > need the ultimate in grip, but want something that's predictable.
> >
> > Also, if you have any recommendations on where I can pick up ~50
> > horsepower for $500, I'd appreciate it. :) (The car already has an
> > APR chip and a Milltek exhaust). Everyone was pretty surprised at
> > how well the Audi did...good speed through most of the course,
> > just a bit slow up the hill and down the straight. Of course, that
> > gave the Carrera GT in my run group a couple of opportunities to
> > pass :)
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Lee
> > '01 B5 A4 1.8tq (among others)
> >
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