Trackfast Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'm new to this and will only be doing track days to start in a full weight 1990 Mustang coupe. Thinking about the Hankook RS3. Anybody have any other opinions? Running 17x9 Enkei wheels. Moderate power. The car will have a full MM suspension front and rear and will see some street time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOOSHE Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I ran the entire 25 hrs of Thunderhill on 2 sets of Nitto NTO1's. Still had tire left, too. Other good tire for that is the Bridgestone RE-11 if all around tire is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackfast Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks. I will look those up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackfast Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Do you have any "special" place to get tires without having to pay retail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkntrxn Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 A Hankook RS3 has a treadwear of 140, whereas a Nitto NT01 has a treadwear of 100. I have used (and loved) NT01s over the last several years and they last a very long time before heat cycling out or cording. I would think a RS3 would last even longer with a treadwear of 140, unless it is prone to chunking due to the tread pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKETODRIVE Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have yet to try it BUT I think a set of RS3s shaved to 6/32nds (depth NT01 starts at) would produce very comparable lap times. This is based on the lap times I did at the same track/same car with fairly used NT01s and REALLY used RS3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackfast Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Pretty much decided on the Rs3. Anyone suggest where to get a good deal on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke@tirerack Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The R-S3 from Hankook is no longer a contender look at these 2 Dunlop Direzza Z2 BF Goodrich G-Force Rival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke@tirerack Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 do yourself a favor and look at these two Dunlop Direzza Z2 BF Goodrich G-Force Rival both are noticeably better than the R-S3 from Hankook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braknl8 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 do yourself a favor and look at these two Dunlop Direzza Z2 BF Goodrich G-Force Rival both are noticeably better than the R-S3 from Hankook I've not used either of these but please define "better". Grip, wear or both? in wet and dry? Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstireservice Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 There are a lot factors that effect tire longevity and proper wear..... Two important factors are the driver and the car setup........both, if not correct, will destroy a tire prematurely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox4life Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 do yourself a favor and look at these two Dunlop Direzza Z2 BF Goodrich G-Force Rival both are noticeably better than the R-S3 from Hankook I would also like to know more about this, I was just getting ready to buy a tire in this category. Could you elaborate on this more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braknl8 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 There are a lot factors that effect tire longevity and proper wear..... Two important factors are the driver and the car setup........both, if not correct, will destroy a tire prematurely. ....assuming all those factors equal....and the car set up properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackfast Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 There are a lot factors that effect tire longevity and proper wear..... Two important factors are the driver and the car setup........both, if not correct, will destroy a tire prematurely. ....assuming all those factors equal....and the car set up properly. Exactly. That's what I was meaning. What do you suggest Philstire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackfast Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 do yourself a favor and look at these two Dunlop Direzza Z2 BF Goodrich G-Force Rival both are noticeably better than the R-S3 from Hankook I would also like to know more about this, I was just getting ready to buy a tire in this category. Could you elaborate on this more? Me too! Tell me more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKETODRIVE Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Rival&partnum=245WR5GFR&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Click the 'Test' tab near the bottom of the page for a video test http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+ZII&partnum=05VR5Z2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Likewise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke@tirerack Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 do yourself a favor and look at these two Dunlop Direzza Z2 BF Goodrich G-Force Rival both are noticeably better than the R-S3 from Hankook I've not used either of these but please define "better". Grip, wear or both? in wet and dry? Thanks for the clarification. when comparing the Rival with the R-S3 and R1R the Rival offered more grip and better steering response as far as wear look at these pictures I took at NOLA in January Hankook Ventus R-S3 after 48 AutoX runs Toyo Proxes R1R after 48 runs G-Force Rival after 72 AutoX runs the Rival offered better turn in and more progressive break away at the limits than the others ... it was noticeably easier to drive fast when compared to the R-S3 or the R1R car used was a bone stock 2013 Subaru STi The Z2 was not involved in that event but, was shown to be significantly better in both the dry and wet when compared to the Z1 Star Spec it replaces and yes Phil is correct driver inputs and car setup are critical factors to get the most out of any tire .... and many times setups can be different with different tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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