Category Archives: Slicks, R-Comps, & Race

R-compound, full slicks, and other low treadware, high-grip, race-specific tires

Yokohama ADVAN A048

Found on one the best handling cars ever made, the Lotus Elise, the Yokohama ADVAN A048 tire offers enough traction to make the highway grip like the tarmac. Specs and Features R-compound, DOT approved Single Block, Rounded Casing Design Compounds … Continue reading

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Avon Tech R-A

Designed for dry race purposes, the Avon Tech R-A tire excels at autocross and HPDE track days. With new smaller sizes, it is a perfect choice for Stock tire size class competition. Specs and Features Molded to 4/32″ – No … Continue reading

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BFGoodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radial

The g-Force T/A Drag Radial offers revolutionary performance for both the street and at the track. With the ability to drive to the track, race, and drive back all on one tire, nothing is easier to get the best times … Continue reading

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BFGoodrich g-Force R1

The BFGoodrich g-Force R1 is a DOT Street legal R-comp racing tire for the weekend racer and HPDE events. The g-Force R1 warms up quick but doesn’t turn greasy as the laps continue. Molded to 4/32 so no shaving is … Continue reading

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Kumho Victoracer V700

Designed for club racing, The Victoracer V700 uses a distinct tread compound and asymmetric tread design to maximize grip, handling and treadlife. The rayon carcass plies and additional sidewall stiffeners provide quick steering response and high temperature durability. Specs and … Continue reading

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Kumho Ecsta V710

The DOT approved ECSTA V710 was designed to be the best race tire in its class. With two steel belts for excellent cornering and an updated compound that focuses on grip, the V710 is lighter and faster than both its … Continue reading

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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup

The Pilot Sport Cup is a DOT-approved R-compound tire designed for track use. Without going to a full slick, the Pilot Sport Cup tire provides top-level grip and control in both wet and dry track conditions. Many SCCA and NASA … Continue reading

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