Wanted to share my initial impression of the S007A, 275/40R18 square on 18x10s.
They will be my track tires but I am breaking them in and getting used to them in the canyons first.
Coming from NT01s, which were great but wore out too fast for my budget.
So far just one hard drive in the canyons to report on:
Steering response and yaw gain are amazing, to the point that I had to slow down my steering inputs.
Lateral grip is very good even though the compound is hard enough to make me confident about the treadwear and durability of the tire for the track.
The sidewalls feel very stiff, almost too stiff on the canyon roads, but might be perfect for the track.
Longitudinal grip did not blow me away at first but is improving as the tires break in (they were brand new at the start of the drive) so it should be just fine.
Going for a harder drive tomorrow and hopefully a track day in the next few weeks so I can find out what they're really made of, and if they'll cut it for the track. So far I'm hopeful they will be consistent, durable, and grippy enough.
They won't set any course records but for someone who is on a budget, still learning, or just out to have fun, they might be the perfect compromise.
They will be my track tires but I am breaking them in and getting used to them in the canyons first.
Coming from NT01s, which were great but wore out too fast for my budget.
So far just one hard drive in the canyons to report on:
Steering response and yaw gain are amazing, to the point that I had to slow down my steering inputs.
Lateral grip is very good even though the compound is hard enough to make me confident about the treadwear and durability of the tire for the track.
The sidewalls feel very stiff, almost too stiff on the canyon roads, but might be perfect for the track.
Longitudinal grip did not blow me away at first but is improving as the tires break in (they were brand new at the start of the drive) so it should be just fine.
Going for a harder drive tomorrow and hopefully a track day in the next few weeks so I can find out what they're really made of, and if they'll cut it for the track. So far I'm hopeful they will be consistent, durable, and grippy enough.
They won't set any course records but for someone who is on a budget, still learning, or just out to have fun, they might be the perfect compromise.