Tire Question

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Has anyone uses the BFGoodrich TA/KD on track.

I hear its a great tire but I have not heard anyone use it on track.

I have used the Nitto Extreme R II (great tire) buit they do not make 18" tire.

I was gonna try the Kumho V700 wich i heard does well.

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I have run the Kumho Victoracer and was real happy with it. I haven't used any others (except street tires) so I can't tell you which is "best". And you can't beat the price either. From Tire Rack with heat cycling the set of four was about $700, including shipping.

Al Hermans

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I saw that and thank for your input. Kumho does not make the Victor Racer for an 18" rim but they to make the v700.

The v700 is still in there competition line of tires.


Looks like your car is track ready. So I ask another question. Do you know of who makes a good brake cooling air dam kit for mustangs.

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I am not aware of anyone who makes a kit for that. Looks like you have an '03 so I don't think the 2000 Cobra R piece will fit. Looking at the photos of the front, it appears that there is an allowance for ductwork just inside the foglamps. Don't know enough about the 03's to be sure. Assuming there is the capability to attach ducts to the front fascia, there are a few options to look at. The first is a set of carbon fiber duct brackets that attach to the spindles. These were originally designed for the 2000 R but are available aftermarket. They are kind of expensive however. I went with some pieces that were fabricated for circle track race cars and modified them to fit on the spindles ($25 for the pair). I cut the dust shields as needed and pop rivited them to the duct brackets. So far no problems. I bought some high quality ducting from Coleman Racing Products (about $85 for 10 feet) which I have yet to install. I will probably remove my fog lamps when I need maximum airflow unless I go with blowers.

Hope this helps.

Al Hermans

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Just an update.


I uswed the tires at Sebring, great grip once warmed up , no tire role or chunking.