Track Tire Selection - Not Full Slicks this time
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy new tires for my track wheels. Going to go with a non-slick for the first time in years (mainly so I don't have to swap tires at the track, nor if it rains). Tire choice is between the Hankook RS-3 and new Bridgestone RE-71R. It's still spring and the RE-71Rs are pretty new, so I'd really like to hear from anyone who has run them for HPDE over 90 degrees ambient temp. Outside of that specifically, any feedback on either tire, or if you've run both would be great.
Also to figure out is tire size. I am currently running Hankook Z214 slicks in 245/35/18 on Apex ARC-8 18x9 et42 with no rubbing whatsoever. Thinking I can squeak by on 255/35/18s on one of the tires above, but I'd like to hear from guys who are running this width square setup on a sedan. I am running 10mm spacers up front, none in the rear. -3.5 deg camber up front, -2.5 deg rear. Ride height 13.25" front, 12.75" rear on Turner H&R TrackSport coilovers.
Any help is greatly appreciated!!