Hadouken Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hey all I've got a quick question that I can't find an adequate answer to. I have a set of 17 x 9 track rims. Now the biggest size tyre that can be fitted is a 255. I'm looking at running semi slicks. Nt01 to be exact. Now the question. Is this tyre size adequate for my r33 gtr running 300kw? Or should I be upgrading to a 9.5" rim running a 275 tyre? Your input is much appreciated Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKLABA Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 An NT01 in 255 will be fine an NT01 in 275 will be better Edit : will add I have 265/35/18 Hankook Z221s I will be running on my 34 with well over 400kws for track and have Hankook Z222s RS3s 275/35/19 for every day use and they do a admiral job of holding on Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7290696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Haha. I know I know. 275 is probably the best. But if you are happy with a 265 then surely I'd be happy with a 255. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7290706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKLABA Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It's more tyre then size, my 255/50?/16 Toyo TQs hold the power way way better then the 275s ( yes I actually got 16" R32 GTR wheels on my 34 ), the NT01s are basically a Toyo R888 anyway so if you already have them they will be way good enough, if you have to buy then then you may as well get 9.5s and go 275s Same tyre then bigger wins Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7290722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
levinboy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 You will be fine on 255s when you hitting the track Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7291046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 If my 300kw with 265 AD08 street tyres is fine on the track then you will have no issue with 255 NT01's. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7291261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 You guys are great. Nick I will probably be going to smsp in september Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7291873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 I also found my 265 rsr ' s did well at the track however they greased over on a 40 degree day at Wakefield. Not bad for a street tyre Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7291876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKLABA Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 SMSP in September ? Do tell, was going to try and get to Wakie on the Qs Bday but not going to be ready in time Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7292027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 The gp circuit is open on I think the 26th of September. I could be wrong. Check ardc. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7292072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
levinboy Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 If a paid nsw member keep an eye out for SAUNSW track day in September at SMP will book out quickly like last year Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7292915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKLABA Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Cheers Nick, will do, I got the last spot last year, not going to leave it that long this time Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/443504-track-gurus-what-size-tyre/#findComment-7292988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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