The new Maxxis RC-1 race & track day tire.
Thanks to friends at SCTS Racing in SoCal, I was able to test a shockingly good tire recently. It was a set of the new-to-the-track-scene Maxxis Victra RC-1 tires.
If the pricing information that we’ve heard is correct, the Maxxis RC-1 should quickly become the track day tire of choice once officially released. They’ll likely become the race tire of choice, too, for those who are looking for a great combination of grip, predictability, longevity and budget-friendly pricing.
Initial size offerings for the Maxxis RC-1 tires.
During testing in a heavy 3,700-lb car, I was impressed by the overall level of grip. Although we were short on time to prepare for the weekend of testing and thus unable to get a track alignment done in time, there was never a hint of understeer (that wasn’t driver-induced anyway). As confidence levels grew, and a bit more slip angle was introduced, the Maxxis RC-1s were incredibly predictable and extremely easy to control.
Watch for these to be seen on many fast cars at future events.
