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      04-12-2012, 05:29 PM   #1
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Tires for track

Yokohoma AD08 or Michelin Pilot super sport ???
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If track only set, I would suggest something else, but since you gave two choices, I'm not going to derail your thread.

AD08 > PSS for track
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If track only set, I would suggest something else, but since you gave two choices, I'm not going to derail your thread.

AD08 > PSS for track
Agreed. AD08's are great on track.
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AD08.....just put on a 2nd set of these tires last Friday.
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Given the 2 options, daily with occasional track duty, PSS. Dedicated track rubber, AD08.

Others to consider, Star Specs and 'kook RS-3s...
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BFG R1 is a great tire too. Not too expensive and last a long time.
BFG is owned by Michelin
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Given the 2 options, daily with occasional track duty, PSS. Dedicated track rubber, AD08.

Others to consider, Star Specs and 'kook RS-3s...
+1 for Hankook rs3
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      04-20-2012, 08:17 AM   #8
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Hankook RS-3's...
or Z1 SS...

Michelin Pilot super sports? I wouldn't put them in the same category?
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      04-20-2012, 02:16 PM   #9
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I loved using my Dunlop Star Specs. Great great tires.
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I love my PSS but i don't love the price tag guess u gotta pay to play
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