Best Track Tires?

[Michael49]

I have 2025 Dark Horse 10 speed w/o the handing package. I drive it almost exclusively on the track and love it! I'm running Michelin Sport Cup 2 315/30/19 and they only last 2 days at the track. Great tires but ouch the price. Anybody recommend a similar more economical track tire? I can't adjust the camber yet but fixing that soon and hoping some negative camber will get me at least another day on the track before the tires wear out. Comments??? Thanks!!!

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[gtstang462002]

The FPRS Track attack cars are using Michelin PS4 tires if that says anything.

 

[robvas]

The FPRS Track attack cars are using Michelin PS4 tires if that says anything.

Not a 'track' tire.

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

Not indy500's

 

[robvas]

This guy compared the Trofeos to the Nankangs (cheaper but not as good)

 

[smurfslayer]

Not a 'track' tire.

No shít, what’s your point? OP asked for a more economical option, and they are quite capable for a street tire ; one can literally drive to the track, run a weekend on track, and drive home. This and the Trofeos at least need to be mentioned here. The former would be more economical than the latter but I honestly don’t know what the PS4S give up per lap here.
And importantly, is that enough to be worth it?

 

[robvas]

No shít, what’s your point? OP asked for a more economical option, and they are quite capable for a street tire ; one can literally drive to the track, run a weekend on track, and drive home. This and the Trofeos at least need to be mentioned here. The former would be more economical than the latter but I honestly don’t know what the PS4S give up per lap here.
And importantly, is that enough to be worth it?

He asked for a track tire

The PS4S is not a track tire

 

[Litt]

I have 2025 Dark Horse 10 speed w/o the handing package. I drive it almost exclusively on the track and love it! I'm running Michelin Sport Cup 2 315/30/19 and they only last 2 days at the track. Great tires but ouch the price. Anybody recommend a similar more economical track tire? I can't adjust the camber yet but fixing that soon and hoping some negative camber will get me at least another day on the track before the tires wear out. Comments??? Thanks!!!

Gents new to the Forum. Just seen this, I just swapped tires today as I will not be tracking at ALL. I’m planning to sell my tires much cheaper than new. I have 370.2 miles on the tire. If you’re interested.

 

[LouG]

I have 2025 Dark Horse 10 speed w/o the handing package. I drive it almost exclusively on the track and love it! I'm running Michelin Sport Cup 2 315/30/19 and they only last 2 days at the track. Great tires but ouch the price. Anybody recommend a similar more economical track tire? I can't adjust the camber yet but fixing that soon and hoping some negative camber will get me at least another day on the track before the tires wear out. Comments??? Thanks!!!

How competitive are you? Can you sacrifice some grip for longer life, or are you always chasing laptimes?
There's that old saying, " speed costs money, how fast can you afford?"
Mich PS5's are their longest wearing UHP's, but they will probably melt after a few laps.
Tyre Reviews on YT did test some Hoosiers, and were impressed.

 

[Ewheels]

I have 2025 Dark Horse 10 speed w/o the handing package. I drive it almost exclusively on the track and love it! I'm running Michelin Sport Cup 2 315/30/19 and they only last 2 days at the track. Great tires but ouch the price. Anybody recommend a similar more economical track tire? I can't adjust the camber yet but fixing that soon and hoping some negative camber will get me at least another day on the track before the tires wear out. Comments??? Thanks!!!

Fastest lap times: Goodyear 3R, Hoosier A7, (Hoosier TAP but still new so not a lot of info)
Fastest 200tw: Yokohama A052, Nankang CRS, Bridgestone RE71RS, BFGoodrich Rival S 1.5
Endurance 200tw: Hankook RS4, Kumho V730, Continental ECF

Fastest and cheapest: take-off Michelin or Pirelli slicks from IMSA races.

 

[Michael49]

Fastest lap times: Goodyear 3R, Hoosier A7, (Hoosier TAP but still new so not a lot of info)
Fastest 200tw: Yokohama A052, Nankang CRS, Bridgestone RE71RS, BFGoodrich Rival S 1.5
Endurance 200tw: Hankook RS4, Kumho V730, Continental ECF

Fastest and cheapest: take-off Michelin or Pirelli slicks from IMSA races.

Thank you so much! Great info!

 

[Michael49]

Fastest lap times: Goodyear 3R, Hoosier A7, (Hoosier TAP but still new so not a lot of info)
Fastest 200tw: Yokohama A052, Nankang CRS, Bridgestone RE71RS, BFGoodrich Rival S 1.5
Endurance 200tw: Hankook RS4, Kumho V730, Continental ECF

Fastest and cheapest: take-off Michelin or Pirelli slicks from IMSA races.

Thanks mucho!

 

[Deleted member 64156]

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I have 2025 Dark Horse 10 speed w/o the handing package. I drive it almost exclusively on the track and love it! I'm running Michelin Sport Cup 2 315/30/19 and they only last 2 days at the track. Great tires but ouch the price. Anybody recommend a similar more economical track tire? I can't adjust the camber yet but fixing that soon and hoping some negative camber will get me at least another day on the track before the tires wear out. Comments??? Thanks!!!

 

[Deleted member 64156]

I have 2025 Dark Horse 10 speed w/o the handing package. I drive it almost exclusively on the track and love it! I'm running Michelin Sport Cup 2 315/30/19 and they only last 2 days at the track. Great tires but ouch the price. Anybody recommend a similar more economical track tire? I can't adjust the camber yet but fixing that soon and hoping some negative camber will get me at least another day on the track before the tires wear out. Comments??? Thanks!!!

 

[Michael49]

WoooooW this is great. I haven't had a chance to read thoroughly but want to say I really appreciate all the info and effort this took. I'm excited to study it. You picked up right away I didn't mention changing wheels but I am running 11" square. Can't wait to dig into your post
Thanks

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