Tire selection for endurance racing - ITB

[qzmwzz]

We are considering running the 12 hour at Nelson Ledges with an ITB Mustang. What recommendations are out there for tires as we cannot afford to run the race Hoosiers we normally run for an event of this length

[joeg]

Why?

They last a good long time without heat cycles.

[Greg Amy]

What's your competition like? Do you want to win?

When we run enduros in ITB in Pablo, we run Hoosier R6s. That's what it takes to win.

[philstireservice]

What's your competition like? Do you want to win?

When we run enduros in ITB in Pablo, we run Hoosier R6s. That's what it takes to win.

That and a good car owner and driver/crew chief....

[Bob Roth]

Try BFG's, similar performance on a front engine integra to the Hoosiers but they wear like iron.

[RedMisted]

If you're on a budget, try Toyo R888s or Nitto NT-01s. These tires do not have to be shaved and they are designed with endurance racing in mind.

I run the Nittos in sprints and I've gotten 6 weekends out of a set driving a pretty heavy car. Also, some magazine reviews do not seem to suggest that the Hoosier R6 is terribly faster than the Nitto. (And who drives flat out for 12 hours so as to derive the max. benefit from stickier tires???)

My $0.02? Try the Nittos. They are cheaper than the Toyos, offer similar performance, and I doubt you'd be disappointed.