S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? Build Thread

[PatrickStapler]

Sticky rubber he says…you guys are spoiled….

 

[Fabman]

A great way to star learning car contrl is NOT getting a sticky set of Hoosiers right from the get go. Go with decent street tires and learn car control first. When you have lap times that match or beat similar cars on your tracks. head over to semis or a hotter street tire. Its a shame to go straight to slicks before you can control the car well. Things happen so much faster when you have sticky rubber!

Plus super sticky tires require stiffer springs/dampers.

 

[CobaltFilly]

A great way to star learning car control is NOT getting a sticky set of Hoosiers right from the get go. Go with decent street tires and learn car control first. When you have lap times that match or beat similar cars on your tracks. head over to semis or a hotter street tire. Its a shame to go straight to slicks before you can control the car well. Things happen so much faster when you have sticky rubber!

Good stuff. I will be "sticking" to Michelin 4PS 305s or 315s for another round of tires...then maybe going to Yoks...she is still my daily after all, only so much I can take on the street (makes me sound like a wimp, but I am just old souled and cautious to go too far too quick.)

 

[Bill Pemberton]

I would consider Falken RT 660s or Bridgestone RE71RSs instead of the PS4Ss , as they will not wear quite as well as the Michelins, but they both will wear at a slower rate I than a set of Yokes ---- those wear quickly!

Ask DaveW how well the Bridgestones wear compared to YoMamas --- he has been killing it with the RE71RSs.

 

[SMGDHG]

I would consider Falken RT 660s or Bridgestone RE71RSs instead of the PS4Ss , as they will not wear quite as well as the Michelins, but they both will wear at a slower rate I than a set of Yokes ---- those wear quickly!

Ask DaveW how well the Bridgestones wear compared to YoMamas --- he has been killing it with the RE71RSs.

I would caution against the Falkens at this point in time. There have been many cases (especially in wider sizes) of delamination. Falken does not give any refunds and blames it entirely on driving style, vehicle setup, etc.

They aren't even good tires either. When they first came out they were cheap; then prices increased on them. No reason to buy them in 2024 imo given all the other fantastic options (CR-S, RE71RS, ECF's, etc.)

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Though I have never seen the issue with RT660s , there seems to be more and more reports around the Country of concerns, so good idea , at present , to skip the Falkens. I would really look at the Bridgerocks over Yokes as they do seem to have a longer life and are a better compromise for autocross and HPDE/Time Trials. I find my RE71RSs to also be pretty quiet, with a good ride and often with sticky rubber those two items often compromise those two areas.

 

[Mad Hatter]

One thing to remember is that symmetrical tires like the Contis, allow you to flip them around and use both sides to the outside. Makes them last a lot longer.

 

[Fabman]

 

[Fabman]

Happy Independence Day America!