2015 NASA TT Setup
#121
Thanks Kyle. Appreciate the input. I'll have to get my hands on a set to try out this year. Being that they're a 10pt tire along with the R7, I'm more interested in which tire, sticker for sticker, is faster.
#122
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IMO, that's going to be the Hoosier. The C71 might give the R7 a run for it's money (since it's a little faster than the C51) but Hankook has limited sizes and they always have issues with supply. If you want to try them out, I would suggest ordering them now as they frequently cannot supply them once the season begins for everyone (i.e. not just the folks in the warm regions).
#123
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Originally Posted by Andrie' timestamp='1423536021' post='23500255
Hoosier A7 is the fastest DOT tires for sure. However, Hankook C71 is not far behind. I tested both of them last year and I can definitely confirm they are not that much apart. I was seriously considered running C71 at the runoffs last year.
One thing I find interesting is the A7 and C71 like similar setup. I would choose to run C71 most of the time. In those times I need the extra 3 tenth, I'll put the Hoosier A7. Keep in mind the A7 is only faster than C71 in the first 3 heat cycle. The C71 is also shit by 7th Heat cycle.
I did extensive testing in all brand and model tires last year in my quest for Runoffs. Yes it cost a lot of money. I don't even want to discuss my tire budget last year was.
#124
The best my car ever felt was on 2770lbs /210HP reclass at mid ohio in 2012, this ap2 motor is a beast on the dyno but I can't seem to go any faster than with the 2l motor and less weight
#125
Thread Starter
While my main setup will be TTC* with 225 R7's, I'm trying to decide on my maxxis rc1 setup (for contingency and non-competitive events).
All options re on 17x9's
Option 1) TTC* 222hp @ 2775 lbs and 235/40/17 (1 point to spare)
Option 2) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 255/40/17 (4 points to spare)
Option 3) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 275/40/17
Thoughts? Option 2 is on there, even with 4 points to spare, because I still can't figure out if 275 is going to be better on a 17x9 rim than a 255. Price isn't an issue since the cost differential is minimal. Just worried about tire pinching slowing me down
All options re on 17x9's
Option 1) TTC* 222hp @ 2775 lbs and 235/40/17 (1 point to spare)
Option 2) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 255/40/17 (4 points to spare)
Option 3) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 275/40/17
Thoughts? Option 2 is on there, even with 4 points to spare, because I still can't figure out if 275 is going to be better on a 17x9 rim than a 255. Price isn't an issue since the cost differential is minimal. Just worried about tire pinching slowing me down
#126
Registered User
If the points are the same, Hankook C71 is definitely faster than R7. I tested them both in 245/40/17. A little warning. Hoosier 245 is significantly wider than Hankook. In fact the Hankook on 9" wide wheels looks the same with Hoosier on 10" wide. And still the c71 is faster than R7
#127
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While my main setup will be TTC* with 225 R7's, I'm trying to decide on my maxxis rc1 setup (for contingency and non-competitive events).
All options re on 17x9's
Option 1) TTC* 222hp @ 2775 lbs and 235/40/17 (1 point to spare)
Option 2) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 255/40/17 (4 points to spare)
Option 3) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 275/40/17
Thoughts? Option 2 is on there, even with 4 points to spare, because I still can't figure out if 275 is going to be better on a 17x9 rim than a 255. Price isn't an issue since the cost differential is minimal. Just worried about tire pinching slowing me down
All options re on 17x9's
Option 1) TTC* 222hp @ 2775 lbs and 235/40/17 (1 point to spare)
Option 2) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 255/40/17 (4 points to spare)
Option 3) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 275/40/17
Thoughts? Option 2 is on there, even with 4 points to spare, because I still can't figure out if 275 is going to be better on a 17x9 rim than a 255. Price isn't an issue since the cost differential is minimal. Just worried about tire pinching slowing me down
#129
If the points are the same, Hankook C71 is definitely faster than R7. I tested them both in 245/40/17. A little warning. Hoosier 245 is significantly wider than Hankook. In fact the Hankook on 9" wide wheels looks the same with Hoosier on 10" wide. And still the c71 is faster than R7
#130
Registered User
The compound is not the same. In fact it is the old compound when Z221 first came to US.
When Z221 first came to US they were available in C50 and C70 compound. This was in 2006 IIRC.
They improved it and came out with the C51 and C71 compound. Later on C91 compound.
They are not as fast as the newer compound IMO. I've ran the old compound, but not TD.
When Z221 first came to US they were available in C50 and C70 compound. This was in 2006 IIRC.
They improved it and came out with the C51 and C71 compound. Later on C91 compound.
They are not as fast as the newer compound IMO. I've ran the old compound, but not TD.