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Discussion in 'Tracking & Driver Education' started by RickH3, Sep 15, 2023.

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  1. RickH3

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    #1 RickH3, Sep 15, 2023
    Anybody have experience with Yokohama Neova tires on the track? Had some on my 458 and felt little "sloppy"; like not stiff enough side walls. Had Pirelli Trofeos before. Maybe pressures wrong? Any advice on pressures?
     
  2. fatbillybob

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    #2 fatbillybob, Sep 16, 2023
    Two kinds 08r and 09 so which one? 200twr tire should be ok for track use. Most 200 two tires are pretty close in performance on track. I think grassroots motor sports did a 200 two tire shoot out with lap times. Maybe search it
     
  3. NürScud

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    #3 NürScud, Sep 17, 2023
    From my experience with my Evo 9, Neova is a great tire but not the one that you have to compare with Trofeos. On the other hand, A052 is closer to Trofeo and in my opinion a little bit better. What is your tire size?
     
  4. RickH3

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    #4 RickH3, Sep 21, 2023
    stock tire sizes
    235/35 20 F 295/35 20 R
     
  5. zygomatic

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    #5 zygomatic, Sep 24, 2023
    What pressures (hot) were you running?
     
  6. RickH3

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    #6 RickH3, Sep 27, 2023
    32 front 30 rear
     
  7. zygomatic

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    #7 zygomatic, Sep 28, 2023
    You might want to explore pressures a few PSI higher: I'd shoot for somewhere in the 34-36 range, hot. IIRC, Yoko recommends about that (maybe a touch lower). As you get into the upper 30s, I expect the tire will get pretty greasy & not feel great. So try higher hot pressure & see if it cures the "non-stiff sidewall" feeling.
     

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