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what tire do you track with and front brake setup?

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Old 08-10-2008, 02:08 PM
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Default what tire do you track with and front brake setup?

i'm presently using stock caliper single pad with zimmerman slotted discs and hawk ht8 pads.
and 16" stock wheels with hankook z211 225 50 16
but i would like to use my brigstone 050 pole position 245 45 18 on the track instead.won't be as fast as the z211(my guess)but was wondering if there will be any scuffs or wear that will make the tire noisy after on the highway?
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Default Should be no problem.

Other than been slightly melted, by Bridgestone S-03's had no problem with the track-street transition.

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On track, I <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/81590.phtml">Preferred</a> Ferodo DS3000 pads front and rear with my Alcon set-up.

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Default Re: Should be no problem.

ok but after you didn't hear any tire noise bumpy feel?
the rubber melted on the tire,was it there for a long period of time after?
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No tire noise/feel, and the melted rubber wore away in a few days.
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cool then i just might go with the brake upgrade
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