05/10/2013 - 05/12/2013 - Driving Schools @ Summit Point Circuit

[coljediv2002]

I know this topic has probably been beaten to death, but I just got a set of summer wheels/tires and they had brand new hankook ventus v12s on them. Would you all suggest that I get a different set for the sake of the track weekend? I'd hate to drop that kind of cash on just one event when there are other more fun upgrades I could be doing (I.e. LSD) but I also don't want my weekend spoiled by poor tires on a 3800lb car.

I've searched on multiple forums and there doesn't seem to be any actual consensus (some say they're fine, others say they'll chunk after 5 laps).

Thanks for your input!

Hi FR, this is 335dFan. I haven't signed up yet, but was planning (if they get here in time) to be using my brand new Michelin PSS if I go. Got to get you-know-who moving. My OEM RFTs took a bit of a beating the one-day I went last Sept. The brakes seemed to hold up OK, but you do need to check your brakes.

[FormerRotor]

if they are new tires, you'll break them in just fine. i think your brakes will be abused more than the new tires, so flush the brake fluid at a minimum and check rotor/pad thickness.

Hi FR, this is 335dFan. I haven't signed up yet, but was planning (if they get here in time) to be using my brand new Michelin PSS if I go. Got to get you-know-who moving. My OEM RFTs took a bit of a beating the one-day I went last Sept. The brakes seemed to hold up OK, but you do need to check your brakes.

Thanks, gents, my only concern with the tires was the overall quality and how they will hold up to track usage. I would've personally purchased something a bit more robust, but I suppose the worst case is that I kill them and get to buy a new set . So long as it doesn't ruin the weekend, I'm fine.

I will definitely be changing all the fluids prior to the event should I get it scheduled in. I'm due for ATF/diff and will definitely change oil and brake fluid prior.

Thanks for your help!