Brst tyre choice - Hillclimb/Road

[Edmundo2]

I'm in the process of buying another 7 to go hillclimbing in, ( previously ran a single seater ). Car is K series powered circa 220bhp.

Will be running in road going but will generally have support car with us on the day and will have a second set of wheels so could have a set with optimum dry tyres and a set with something more suited to roads and good in the wet..?

On that basis what's the best tyre option on current list 1a/1b for each set..

For dry/optimum grip it looks like Nankang AR1 or R888 but not sure which are best or which switch on brst on hills, ( rather than longer trackdays )?

For the wet weather/road tyre Im not sure? Still needs to be a good option for events if weather is damp, wet or really cold etc..

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

Edited by Edmundo2 on Wednesday 14th January 22:45

[muppets_mate]

What size rims/tyres are you going to be using? It might make a difference to what is suggested.

[Edmundo2]

muppets_mate said:

What size rims/tyres are you going to be using? It might make a difference to what is suggested.

Good point. 6" and 8" x 13" wheels

[WombleCate]

Can only comment on R888.

Aside from the moan about not being as good as the Avons. In circuit racing they are widely believed to be best in their first heat cycle (rumours of some getting fresh ones after qualie) and they remain ‘ok’ for many more cycles (12+).

I ‘believe’ they take a couple of laps to come in (or is that the driver).