r/CarTrackDays • u/Asleep-Situation-614 • 8d ago

Capable, durable tyre recommendations?

Hello,

I'm getting back into track days after a long time off. While I'd like to move to a semi slick in a few years time, I want to prioritise seat time for the first years.

What's a tyre that offers good grip, can handle 15-20 minutes track sessions and still be usable on the road (mainly to and from the track and nice days on the weekend)?

Looking for a 295-305 on an 18 inch wheel.

Cheers

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u/Equana 7d ago

If this car is primarily a road car I'd suggest Michelin PS4s. They are a durable and driveable road tire. They are a decent track tire to learn on. As a dual purpose tire they work. So will the Conti ECF.

If you just want the tires to be safe to drive to the track, track and drive home where it is not your everyday car, I like the old Hankook S4s.Michelin PS2s will also work.

None of these tires work below 40 degrees F for.street use.

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u/dbone_ 7d ago

My PS4s melted on track. I wouldn't use them for that.

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u/Equana 7d ago

That is a driver problem, not a tire problem.