Who makes the best track tire? Goodyear, Firestone, Nitto, Michelin, _______?

I would like something that REALLY sticks to the road.

Most people I know who run at the tracks are using Nittos or if it is a drag radial you are after Hoosier makes a solid tire for drag purpose, not for track.

Who makes the best track tire? Goodyear, Firestone, Nitto, Michelin, _______?

I would like something that REALLY sticks to the road.

What kind of track are we talkin about here?
What size rims are you trying to put these on?

Good point. I can't advise on drag, however on road race applic, going from a normal street tire to a "R" compound tire will make a world of difference. As said above, lighter rims are also imp as well as tire width.

R compound tires don't last as long/will be worn quickly in daily driving. The combo I use: Michelin Pilot Sport Cups, which last only 6,000 to 7,000 miles. Believe it or not, that's alot for R compound tires. I use them generally for short hops, track days and drive to/from track. For any serious street driving I use orig equip. As for rims, CCW Corsairs are probably the best affordable racing rims. If you looking for top of the line look at Fiske. IForged and other "bling" rims are great for street but too heavy on track.

If this sounds like to much hassle, the Michlin Pilot Sport PS2 is generally regarded as the best street tire which is passable on the track. Don't hold a candle to any R compound however. Big diff.

Note: I have a C5 and run 18" all around (295's front and 345's rear). I installed rear fender flairs to widen rear tires. Wide tires make huge diff in rear end stepping out after accel out of turns.

Great posts! And questions - I forgot about the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups. Here is some useful information on those tires:

Tire Size,Service discription,sidewall,mspn,Rim Width Range,SectionWidth on MeasuringRim Width,Overall Diameter, Tread Depth (in/32nds),Revs/Mileat 45 mph, Max Load(lbs@psi).

205/50ZR15 (86Y) BW 87934 5.5 - 7.5 8.3 on 6.5 23.2 6 902 1168@51
225/50ZR15 (91Y) BW 88168 6 - 8 8.9 on 7 23.9 6 875 1356@51
205/55ZR16 (91Y) BW 70213 5.5 - 7.5 8.3 on 6.5 25 6 837 1356@51
225/50ZR16 (92Y) BW 70436 6 - 8 9 on 7 25.1 6 835 1389@51
245/45ZR16 (94Y) BW 90104 7.5 - 9 9.9 on 8 24.9 6 842 1477@51
205/50ZR17 (89Y) BW 93434 5.5 - 7.5 8.3 on 6.5 25.1 6 834 1279@51
225/45ZR17 (91Y) BW 77719 7 - 8.5 8.9 on 7.5 25.1 6 835 1356@51
245/40ZR17 (91Y) BW 15823 8 - 9.5 9.8 on 8.5 24.7 6 841 1356@51
255/40ZR17 (94Y) BW 61585 8.5 - 10 10.7 on 9 25.2 6 831 1477@51
275/40ZR17 (98Y) BW 19249 9 - 10.5 11 on 9.5 25.7 6 810 1653@51
225/40ZR18 (88Y) BW 87503 7.5 - 9 9.2 on 8 25.1 6 834 1235@51
235/40ZR18 (91Y) BW 53827 8 - 9.5 9.5 on 8.5 25.4 6 819 1356@51
265/35ZR18 (93Y) BW 60480 9 - 10.5 10.9 on 9.5 25.2 6 831 1433@51
285/30ZR18 (93Y) BW 81118 9.5 - 10.5 11.4 on 10 25.1 6 834 1433@51
295/30ZR18 (94Y) BW 80852 10 - 11 12.1 on 11 25.2 6 833 1477@51
315/30ZR18 (98Y) BW 86838 10.5 - 12 13.3 on 11 25.5 6 815 1653@51
345/30ZR18 (104Y) BW 81504 11.5 - 12.5 14.1 on 12 26.3 6 791 1984@51
235/35ZR19 (87Y) * BW 88851 8 - 9.5 9.5 on 8.5 25.5 6 816 1202@51 BM
235/35ZR19 (87Y) N0 BW 08291 8 - 9.5 9.5 on 8.5 25.5 6 815 1202@51 P
265/30ZR19 (89Y) * BW 65562 9 - 10 10.7 on 9.5 25.3 6 822 1279@51 BM
305/30ZR19/XL (102Y) N0 BW 54909 10.5 - 11.5 12.3 on 11 26.3 6 790 1873@50 P