# Tires for Track Days/DE **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 4, 2008, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223 "2008-01-04T05:10:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2008, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/21 "2008-01-04T21:27:48Z")
X3 for swerve…Paul gets really good prices from discount tire…and he’s a really cool dude. ---
**Author:** ![neurokinetik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neurokinetik/32/7270_2.png) [@neurokinetik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neurokinetik)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2008, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/22 "2008-01-04T22:34:37Z")
> [@POOPRA](#): > > Im looking for something that will last at least 2 events at dunville and is in the price range of 200/tire. I know V710s or r comps will stick better than a non competition radial but do I need that if I am just doing event at dunville? Are you planning to “Win the lapping day?” Why bother wasting a race tire in a non-race? :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/23 "2008-01-05T08:08:19Z")
^^ oh come on… you know it’s much more fun to lap on race rubber. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/24 "2008-01-05T09:03:10Z")
> [@neurokinetik](#): > > Are you planning to “Win the lapping day?” Why bother wasting a race tire in a non-race? :gotme: I would also understand that its pretty hard to keep the power down in the supra. Jeller ---
**Author:** ![Garick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8797f3/32.png) [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2008, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/25 "2008-01-05T09:41:50Z")
I think a hoosier or v710 would be way overkill for doing lapping days. I’d go with something along the lines of an ra-1 if you want rcomps. ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/26 "2008-01-06T00:19:03Z")
Can anyone reccomend a good starter tire that would be good for 3-4 track days and a bunch of auto-x events? I’d also like to not break the bank. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/27 "2008-01-06T06:16:33Z")
Buy used. You can usually find good deals on half used tires that should last a few events and a track day. You may have to buy more than one set, but you can usually find good deals that will still be cheaper than new. ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/28 "2008-01-06T10:03:38Z")
one last question, where would i look for used tires? thanks. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/29 "2008-01-06T10:08:17Z")
Ebay, sccaforums, [hoosiertires.com](http://hoosiertires.com) has a discount section (but I don’t think there is anything good there right now), honda-tech has a FS thread where people commonly post tires. Just keep your eyes open. ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/30 "2008-01-06T10:12:58Z")
Thanks a lot! ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/31 "2008-01-06T10:33:24Z")
> [@cky89](#): > > Can anyone reccomend a good starter tire that would be good for 3-4 track days and a bunch of auto-x events? I’d also like to not break the bank. Start on street tires. Do atleast a season on them. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/32 "2008-01-06T10:36:14Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Start on GOOD street tires. Do atleast a season on them. fixed. ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/33 "2008-01-06T10:41:32Z")
I was considering azenis, i liked them on my talon…once they got hot. any opinions on those? ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/34 "2008-01-06T10:42:23Z")
They are as good as any to start on. ---
**Author:** ![cky89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cky89/32/4945_2.png) [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/35 "2008-01-06T10:44:31Z")
Thanks for all the help guys, much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/36 "2008-01-06T12:37:26Z")
I’m going to be rocking Dunlop SP Sport 9000 DSST’s we’ll see how the do on the track ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/37 "2008-01-10T09:19:18Z")
> [@cky89](#): > > one last question, where would i look for used tires? > > thanks. [http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20656&highlight=motherload](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20656&highlight=motherload) ---
**Author:** ![Inn-Tune](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/inn-tune/32/7588_2.png) [@Inn-Tune](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inn-Tune)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/38 "2008-01-10T10:11:50Z")
2WD, 500+ WHP, Street tires = LOL If it was me I’d go straight to a heat cylcled V710 and from there to a Hoosier. I know Spencer has driven the S4 on race tires. He’s no noob to them or the track. The Supra makes 550 whp on the daily pump gas tune so street tires are out of the question unless he wants to clown around all day. 🙂 Disclaimer: This would not be my recommendation for most people because many of the other options listed would apply to a lower horsepower car. ---
**Author:** ![speedracer329](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedracer329/32/5058_2.png) [@speedracer329](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedracer329)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2008, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/39 "2008-01-17T13:27:29Z")
550whp seems excessive on a road course, overkill at dunnville. why not tune down to the 3-400 level, i mean… 2wd, yes, fun on front and center straights, but good luck carrying speed into club, gilles, bracks, and the turn before Lens if running counterclockwise, now i understand why you were planning to use a brand new set of R-comps for 1 event–talk about tire carnage. new plan, hoosier r6. cant wait to see this thing lap (rather its rear bumper) in the spring… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2008, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223/40 "2008-01-17T13:46:32Z")
> [@speedracer329](#): > > 550whp seems excessive on a road course, overkill at dunnville. why not tune down to the 3-400 level, i mean… 2wd, yes, fun on front and center straights, but good luck carrying speed into club, gilles, bracks, and the turn before Lens if running counterclockwise, now i understand why you were planning to use a brand new set of R-comps for 1 event–talk about tire carnage. new plan, hoosier r6. cant wait to see this thing lap (rather its rear bumper) in the spring… 😉 you cant really de tune a big turbo supra… i mean you can… but whats the point… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tires-for-track-days-de/41223.md?page=3)