Laguna Seca Federal 595 RS-RR Tires Expériences?

[ac011]

Laguna Seca Federal 595 RS-RR. Track tires choices?

First track day with the new Federal RS-RR on Laguna Seca. They have pretty good grip at the first 10min of 20min session, but didn't hold the heat well and get greasy at the end. I only get 3-4 good hot laps out of them per session. Anyone have similar experience with them?

Video of best lap of the day.

https://youtu.be/J5k_4cTkcpE

-1991 140k miles
-Comptech header and exhaust
-Tein coilover
-Stock US 5sp gear
-Federal RS-RR 215/40/17 , 255/40/17
-Front camber -1.2 Rear -2.5

 

[Boostedtaco]

I run them on my nsx and TT s2000, I echo the same experience as you do. They have lots of grip in optimal weather conditions. I'd use them in the winter/spring mainly. The 595 single R deals with heat a little better. Maybe 1-2 laps longer in a session. That's in Texas heat though.

 

[ac011]

Is there better selection of track tires with NSX size? I have two set of wheels 17/17 and 17/18.

I run them on my nsx and TT s2000, I echo the same experience as you do. They have lots of grip in optimal weather conditions. I'd use them in the winter/spring mainly. The 595 single R deals with heat a little better. Maybe 1-2 laps longer in a session. That's in Texas heat though.

 

[illwillem]

I would recommend NT01's if you want to go the R-compound route. I used to drive my to and from track weekends on them. If you want to keep Street comps i suggest Hankook RS-4. I have them on my S2000 CR and drove Laguna Seca this month, they have incredible grip and do not have the AWFUL road noise the Federals have.

 

[ac011]

The problem is they don't have the size that fit the front. 215/40/17

I would recommend NT01's if you want to go the R-compound route. I used to drive my to and from track weekends on them. If you want to keep Street comps i suggest Hankook RS-4. I have them on my S2000 CR and drove Laguna Seca this month, they have incredible grip and do not have the AWFUL road noise the Federals have.

 

[docjohn]

The problem is they don't have the size that fit the front. 215/40/17

they run wide, but the 235 can barely fit with a perfect offset wheel....do they have a 205/40/17?

 

[ac011]

NT01 have 205/40/17 but nothing for RS-4. with my suspension setup, 235 will rub like crazy. Anyone using NT01 205/40/17, 255/40/17?

 

[RYU]

I believe the AD08R's are still available in the front 215/40-17

 

[GUNDAN323]

I've run AD08R at Laguna Seca and do not experience a reduction of grip through 20 minute sessions in March / April weather. My fastest lap of the sessions is consistently after 10 minutes of track time. Of course I am not a fast driver.

AD08R do come in 215/40R17.

I've switched to 235/40R17, rolled fenders, trimmed liner, -2.3* camber, and get some inner rubbing on a 17"x8"+38 offset.