track day tyres

[steve c]

looking to get some tyres for track days best place to get them and what makes are best

['The Gaffer']

If you want road use as well, the standard fare are Toyo R888 or Yokohama AO48's.

Both available in many compounds, most stick to medium I think.

Best place to get them is Brunel Tyres. Ask for Steve and tell him you are a BKCC Supporter with membership number. http://www.bruneltyresltd.co.uk/

For real cheap track tyres you can go for used slicks, only good if you can transport them to the track and if the track is really dry.

[Moleman]

You can't go wrong with the toyo R888 for road & track. 

[steve c]

thanks i will give them a ring

[robp]

Yes, I'm a fan of R888 tyres too. 

They are not as cheap as they used to be but a set normally lasts me 2 years.  Please note though, I rarely use them on dry trackdays as I use slicks.  If you do use them on dry days they're great but it will reduce their life significantly.

Some people say that R888 are dodgy in the wet.  I have found the opposite but you do need to get some heat into them which can be tricky then you're worried about sliding off!