Lennym1984 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Hi, Has anybody found a good, reasonably priced track day tyre in 987 18" sizes (265/40/18 and 235/40/18)? I've kind of outgrown road tyres on track but am struggling to find any road legal track tyres in the right size. Any recommendations or pointers? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 could give some of these a go... https://tirestreets.co.uk/products/accelera-651-sport?variant=31649671905365 i used to like federal 595 RSRs, but they seem to have stopped making them. Nankang NS2Rs are also quite popular, but possibly not quite the size you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted September 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 2 hours ago, brillomaster said: could give some of these a go... https://tirestreets.co.uk/products/accelera-651-sport?variant=31649671905365 i used to like federal 595 RSRs, but they seem to have stopped making them. Nankang NS2Rs are also quite popular, but possibly not quite the size you're looking for. They don't do the correct rear profile. The 595s were going to be my choice but as you say, it looks like they are no longer made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted September 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 2 hours ago, brillomaster said: could give some of these a go... https://tirestreets.co.uk/products/accelera-651-sport?variant=31649671905365 i used to like federal 595 RSRs, but they seem to have stopped making them. Nankang NS2Rs are also quite popular, but possibly not quite the size you're looking for. They don't do the correct rear profile. The 595s were going to be my choice but as you say, it looks like they are no longer made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Michelin Cup Sport2 or Toyo R888R? Edited September 22, 2021 by map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 NS2R and 595 a bit old now but still on the cheap and cheerful approach nankang AR1 might work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 I run a set of 18" Toyo R888's on my Boxcart. Probably the best tyre you can get, grip really is awesome, (and I hate using that word!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) I had the NS2R on my MX5 for a while. Great tyre once they have a bit of heat in them which didn't take much tbh, grip like hell, very confidence inspiring especially on fast road. BUT, I wouldn't recommend them for driving around normally on. They are very noisy when cruising, useless when cold and useless when rain gets involved. If you have a spare set of wheels and only use them for the track and the journey there and back go for it, if not i'd look elsewhere. I only have just shy of 200bhp and i could easily light these up when cold. Edited October 1, 2021 by That986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 2 hours ago, phazed said: I run a set of 18" Toyo R888's on my Boxcart. Probably the best tyre you can get, grip really is awesome, (and I hate using that word!). huge or outstanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 3 hours ago, phazed said: I run a set of 18" Toyo R888's on my Boxcart. Probably the best tyre you can get, grip really is awesome, (and I hate using that word!). DId you manage to get the correct rear size? 265/40/18? The issue with things like NS2Rs (and the equivalent) is that they only do a 265/35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_yorkshire Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Cup2; used Toyo 888's on a 996 GT3, also good, but noisy, and not that good in wet weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 11:15 AM, Lennym1984 said: DId you manage to get the correct rear size? 265/40/18? The issue with things like NS2Rs (and the equivalent) is that they only do a 265/35. Can't honestly remember. Will check tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 11:40 AM, david_yorkshire said: Cup2; used Toyo 888's on a 996 GT3, also good, but noisy, and not that good in wet weather Several guys I know use the R888 as a wet tyre in racing, (Tuscan challenge cars etc). Quite good compared to slicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_yorkshire Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Yeah the relatively cheap alternative; 888's are good VFM, but are a bus ride away from full race wets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 11:15 AM, Lennym1984 said: DId you manage to get the correct rear size? 265/40/18? The issue with things like NS2Rs (and the equivalent) is that they only do a 265/35. No, 265/35/18" Slightly smaller in Diameter but to be honest, didn't notice any difference. Let's face it, when hammering around a track, a couple of mph in each gear is immaterial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 3 hours ago, phazed said: No, 265/35/18" Slightly smaller in Diameter but to be honest, didn't notice any difference. Let's face it, when hammering around a track, a couple of mph in each gear is immaterial! Have you kept the fronts at a 40 profile? I'm not bothered about the gearing but had heard that it could upset the traction control (even if you turn it off). It sounds unlikely to me but you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 11:15 AM, Lennym1984 said: DId you manage to get the correct rear size? 265/40/18? The issue with things like NS2Rs (and the equivalent) is that they only do a 265/35. 40 profile front. No issues with TC at all. Did Cadwell with traction switched on. Cadwell is a fairly fast track and I never noticed the TC kick in at all. Give Triple 8's their due, they didn't miss a beat and hung on like the proverbial poo to a blanket, most impressed! I have used Triple 8's for years on TVR's but never had such a secure and controlled feeling as when fitted to the Boxster. That must tell you something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Awesome thanks. I'll get some bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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