Pirelli Corsa or Kumho V700

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Dec 29, 2004 | 07:33 PM

S1monLM

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Pirelli Corsa or Kumho V700

Corsa 215/45/17 or V700 205/40/17, which one perform better on track, anyone had experience with those 2 types?

Dec 30, 2004 | 04:00 PM

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IMHO the V700 will provide better service and longer life, while providing great stick... the Pirellis, while VERY sticky initially (probably among the best I've seen), don't seem to last very long!

Dec 30, 2004 | 04:18 PM

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Wouldn't the 225/45/17 VictoRacer be a better choice for a track tire compared to the ECSTA v700?

Dec 31, 2004 | 07:27 AM

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Victoracers are better for longevity, IMHO, but V700's will also work...

Jan 3, 2005 | 02:21 PM

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My pick for lapping is the Corse - if ytou can get them they are great! our size is a quinque version - no other Corse from Pirelli has same specs.

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Jan 3, 2005 | 04:22 PM

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I guess your experience with them is better than what I have seen... they're great for a few laps, but then get hot and go away rather dramatically - at least on the 3-series I've seen running them...