02-13-2015, 02:31 AM | #1 |
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Hoosier R6 on the stock 19's?
Tirerack's data on the Michelin PSS is lacking a bit when it comes to the BMW specific tire, but the tire seems to be lighter and more narrow than its standard cousin.
I was just about to place an order for some R6's in 265x35zr19 and 295x35zr19 but the additional half inch on each side bothers me with as much body roll as this car has stock (with adaptive suspension in sport+) and the fact that I'm taking it to an half oval road course next weekend. Does anybody happen to have experience with this specific setup? |
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02-20-2015, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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Hoosier R6's 265x35zr19, 295x35zr19. Nowhere near rubbing with slight curb protection around the wheel.
Also hiding pagid rs29's in there. Lap times should be good this weekend. |
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02-20-2015, 05:50 PM | #5 |
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Nice, looking forward to results! Stock suspension?
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02-20-2015, 06:43 PM | #6 |
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yep trying to change one thing at a time.
currently its brake pads because it had to be done and tires alignment has a bit more rear toe in (by hand, no machine or string box to check) and what I believe is a bit of toe out in the front. I basically move these around until the car drives the way I want but I'll get it measured at some point. otherwise all stock, next plan is most likely the rdsport sway bars and maybe have a set custom bent once i figure out a rate that I'm looking for. I'll see if I can get a camera on the outside of the car so we can see the roll with this sticky of a tire on a super speedway bank |
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Testing on a half oval road course today said that 38psi front and 40psi rear was the fast ticket. I think this will be slightly lower for lower load tracks though as the right side of my car was absolutely cooked.. cool the tires are 4psi different right to left. |
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02-22-2015, 08:27 AM | #9 |
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While I agree it is dangerous I know many people who drive on R-Comp's on the street without issue.
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There is a big difference between the R888s and the R6 on the street btw. The R6 is a much more lightweight construction and is far more easy to destroy with road debris than the R888. Plus the R6 will be lethal in a decent rain on the street. Bish |
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R6's carry a UTQG rating of 40, actual slicks don't carry this rating and usually have no side markings except some paint... The hoosier r6 is DOT approved, they're steel/nylon belted (although barely) and in my experience have not taken punctures or damage. I personally don't drive 19's over potholes or irregular surfaces if I can avoid it with any tire though. btw, these 4 tires fit in the back seat barely, 3 + 1 in the trunk is better. This thread was more about the fact that these tires fit on the 19's, and work well on the track. |
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03-24-2015, 09:17 PM | #13 |
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So the 295/35zr19 R6's that were on the banked oval side wore into the inside plastic shielding around the tire well but didn't touch anything else. The inside tire did not have the same issue so perhaps the camber gain was too much for the stock suspension with 1.4g's.
I would still recommend this fitment to anybody that is looking toward it for the stock 19's. |
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03-25-2015, 03:50 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for sharing. This looks like a decent option. Only had time for one track day on the F80. I really like the stock PSS rubber for daily but for the track these R6s look like a decent option as I've never ran Hoosiers before.
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