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ilikerice · 04-01-2014, 10:22 PM

I run 7" rims. Most people do. Also, the grip you get out of the 225 is more beneficial than the little bit of acceleration you get from that half an inch smaller diameter. BUT I do understand availability issue right now. The version 2 wont be available til april 16th...

xnamerxx · 04-01-2014, 11:46 PM

Yeah these are V1 tires.

I'm not entirely sold on the 225 thing, from the data I logged with my Rivals the 205 were faster than the 225 because they were lighter and didn't deflect as much.

Initial impressions with the Hankooks are mostly positive aside from some oversteer action in the very first turn they have an impressive amount of longitudinal traction, and turn in feels quite nice.

ilikerice · 04-02-2014, 09:43 AM

Different driving techniques I guess. I feel the 12 extra pounds I get from the 225 over the 195 is worth the momentum I can carry thru the slaloms. I will say, the Toyo R1R are amazing in the rain. Currently running R1R up front and RS3 in the back. Best setup sofar for me. I enjoy the rotation I get with them.

To each their own.

Jason@SportsCar · 04-02-2014, 01:11 PM

The RS3 is my favorite ST tires based on the testing we did a number of years ago, and that opinion did not change after going to the Rival launch. The RS3 drives the most like an R compound of any of them, just with a lower grip threshold. They rotate great, put power down good, and most important to me are easy to drive on the edge. For Solo ultimate speed is not important to me, its drive-ability, got to be able maximize it in three runs.

I wanted to run the RS3 the year we ran STX at natls, but like so often is the case, Hankook was out of rubber and the one set I had was down to the cords. We ended up on the Dunlop and with a 2nd place finish.

justjesus · 04-02-2014, 02:03 PM

I could just imagine the RS3s. I had the RS2 for a short time, and it was fun, fun, funnn.

Worn down R1Rs are not so much fun in the rain...while driving TO the event !
Once there, they were pretty good. :)

xnamerxx · 04-02-2014, 02:30 PM

The only real comment I have so far is the RS3 put down power better than any of the ST tires I've run so far including the 225 Rival and Dunlop(Rivals suck with longitudinal traction).

Hopefully this translates well to next weeks ProSolo.

Jason@SportsCar · 04-02-2014, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

The only real comment I have so far is the RS3 put down power better than any of the ST tires I've run so far including the 225 Rival and Dunlop(Rivals suck with longitudinal traction).

Hopefully this translates well to next weeks ProSolo.

You should skip the Pro and run Thunder Hill.

TH, BW and Portland. Done, and you are ready for the Runoffs.

xnamerxx · 04-04-2014, 12:34 AM

To get this back on track, I'm loving the Hankooks so far. I like the fact the edge is so easy to find, that's something I've been hating with the Rivals I could never find the edge.

xnamerxx · 04-02-2014, 02:59 PM

Still waiting on approval to become a full driver.

Jason@SportsCar · 04-02-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

Still waiting on approval to become a full driver.

I would skip to local source at this point. Contact the Natl office and let them know you want to race.

xnamerxx · 04-02-2014, 03:34 PM

I did they referred me back to Bill.

Jason@SportsCar · 04-02-2014, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

I did they referred me back to Bill.

Lame. Did you talk to Terry?

xnamerxx · 04-02-2014, 05:22 PM

I don't remember her name but I think it was Terry.

She felt that my previous experience mostly doesn't count, and that Bill has the final call.

Yeah its been a pretty frustrating experience.

justjesus · 04-02-2014, 03:32 PM

Tell them me too!

justjesus · 04-04-2014, 02:25 PM

hankooks!! yay.

Im tempted to pick up some Toyo R1Rs in a 205/45-16 off a member of Cal Club. But, they're not the magic 195s :(

ilikerice · 04-04-2014, 03:45 PM

the pixie dust R1R are no more. The last ones sold from a vendor was back in Oct. I remember reading an article about that back in december. Then had a talk with a few people at Dixie National tour. They were saying the same thing.

justjesus · 04-04-2014, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikerice

the pixie dust R1R are no more. The last ones sold from a vendor was back in Oct. I remember reading an article about that back in december. Then had a talk with a few people at Dixie National tour. They were saying the same thing.

aw man. bummer. thanks for that info, though.

ilikerice · 04-04-2014, 03:50 PM

most drivers in The Prosolo and National Tours don't run Hankooks this year because they dropped out of the contingency program. They are suppose to come back but later on this year..

04-01-2014, 10:22 PM	#1
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	I run 7" rims. Most people do. Also, the grip you get out of the 225 is more beneficial than the little bit of acceleration you get from that half an inch smaller diameter. BUT I do understand availability issue right now. The version 2 wont be available til april 16th... __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

04-02-2014, 09:43 AM	#3
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	Different driving techniques I guess. I feel the 12 extra pounds I get from the 225 over the 195 is worth the momentum I can carry thru the slaloms. I will say, the Toyo R1R are amazing in the rain. Currently running R1R up front and RS3 in the back. Best setup sofar for me. I enjoy the rotation I get with them. To each their own. __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

04-02-2014, 01:11 PM	#4
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	The RS3 is my favorite ST tires based on the testing we did a number of years ago, and that opinion did not change after going to the Rival launch. The RS3 drives the most like an R compound of any of them, just with a lower grip threshold. They rotate great, put power down good, and most important to me are easy to drive on the edge. For Solo ultimate speed is not important to me, its drive-ability, got to be able maximize it in three runs. I wanted to run the RS3 the year we ran STX at natls, but like so often is the case, Hankook was out of rubber and the one set I had was down to the cords. We ended up on the Dunlop and with a 2nd place finish. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

04-04-2014, 03:45 PM	#16
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	the pixie dust R1R are no more. The last ones sold from a vendor was back in Oct. I remember reading an article about that back in december. Then had a talk with a few people at Dixie National tour. They were saying the same thing. __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

04-04-2014, 03:50 PM	#18
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	most drivers in The Prosolo and National Tours don't run Hankooks this year because they dropped out of the contingency program. They are suppose to come back but later on this year.. __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

04-01-2014, 11:46 PM	#2
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	Yeah these are V1 tires. I'm not entirely sold on the 225 thing, from the data I logged with my Rivals the 205 were faster than the 225 because they were lighter and didn't deflect as much. Initial impressions with the Hankooks are mostly positive aside from some oversteer action in the very first turn they have an impressive amount of longitudinal traction, and turn in feels quite nice.

04-02-2014, 02:03 PM	#5
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	I could just imagine the RS3s. I had the RS2 for a short time, and it was fun, fun, funnn. Worn down R1Rs are not so much fun in the rain...while driving TO the event ! Once there, they were pretty good. :)

04-02-2014, 02:30 PM	#6
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	The only real comment I have so far is the RS3 put down power better than any of the ST tires I've run so far including the 225 Rival and Dunlop(Rivals suck with longitudinal traction). Hopefully this translates well to next weeks ProSolo.

04-04-2014, 12:34 AM	#8
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	To get this back on track, I'm loving the Hankooks so far. I like the fact the edge is so easy to find, that's something I've been hating with the Rivals I could never find the edge.

04-02-2014, 02:59 PM	#9
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	Still waiting on approval to become a full driver.

04-02-2014, 03:34 PM	#11
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	I did they referred me back to Bill.

04-02-2014, 05:22 PM	#13
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	I don't remember her name but I think it was Terry. She felt that my previous experience mostly doesn't count, and that Bill has the final call. Yeah its been a pretty frustrating experience.

04-02-2014, 03:32 PM	#14
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	Tell them me too!

04-04-2014, 02:25 PM	#15
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	hankooks!! yay. Im tempted to pick up some Toyo R1Rs in a 205/45-16 off a member of Cal Club. But, they're not the magic 195s :(

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