My question is for a turbo Elise track car (~365hp at the wheels, 1500 pounds).
As I understand it, Hoosier offers DOT tires (A7 and R7 compounds) as well as non-DOT full slicks (in S75, S80, and S100 compounds).
I've read up on the differences between A7 and R7 in the DOT offerings, but does anyone have experience or insight into how they would compare to the non-DOT full slicks (S75/80/100) from an expected # of heat cycles, overall grip, how well the grip holds up through the life of the tire before they heatcycle or wear out?
Trying to be smart about $ spent on tires. The Elise will be driven only on track, typically 4 or 5 30-min sessions per track day. I'm not racing, so I'm less concerned about utmost maximum grip, but rather good overall grip for the most number of heat cycles/longest tire life.
Any insight welcomed!
As I understand it, Hoosier offers DOT tires (A7 and R7 compounds) as well as non-DOT full slicks (in S75, S80, and S100 compounds).
I've read up on the differences between A7 and R7 in the DOT offerings, but does anyone have experience or insight into how they would compare to the non-DOT full slicks (S75/80/100) from an expected # of heat cycles, overall grip, how well the grip holds up through the life of the tire before they heatcycle or wear out?
Trying to be smart about $ spent on tires. The Elise will be driven only on track, typically 4 or 5 30-min sessions per track day. I'm not racing, so I'm less concerned about utmost maximum grip, but rather good overall grip for the most number of heat cycles/longest tire life.
Any insight welcomed!