Best Tyre for track use on a Mk2 Golf

Hey,

For a Mk2 Golf what tyre and wheel size would you guys recommend for track days.

I have a set of

14" teardrops (185/60/14) some budget jobby

and a set of

15" oz super turismo (195/50/15) yokohama a539, pirelli p6000

also any particular brands of tyres, will not be using them on the road,

Cheers

 

Toyo R888 cut slicks are pretty dam good.

A539s would be a good compromise for dry tracks/road.

 

r888 are pants i've heard (too soft). I use Yokohama a048r's. Just about to move to Avon wet slicks soon..




sean
track-monkey.co.uk

 

I use R888s and am quite happy with them, a friend did 2000mile road trip through France inc 4 French track days, 25 laps of the 'ring on the same set of R888s....

I used A048s in the past, very good tyre but a bit more money than the Toyos.

Neither are as grippy as a set of old Michelin Clio cup slicks tho....

 

Not in feb tho??

 

maybe you should try em before saying they're pants..
far better value than yoko's and no less grippy and yes I have run both.

 

thanks for the info fellas,

would 195/50/15's be the right width and profile for the tyre??

 

No, not in Feb

 

Mine worked well enough at Mallory, and there was snow on the track in the morning!

 

195/50/15 is good for a 7" wide rim.