Wanted to see what my best SUR4G lap looked like from the KW day at Buttonwillow last month. This was the morning session before I threw on the used A052's and ran the 55.1. Comparatively, the Nexen's definitely have grip, but the sidewalls feel a bit soft and mushy. Turn-in is less immediate, and weight transfer is felt way more in transitions. With a little bit more patience, though, you can still be fast on these tires, and for the price, they're a bargain.
If all out speed is what you're after, obviously there are stronger contenders in the 200tw segment. I still have yet to try the AR1's, upcoming CR1's and the Falken 660's, but the Nexen's are a great low-risk lapping tire and they last forever.
Here'e the lap:
Still waiting on the cage to show up from Pinnacle Motorsport -- really looking forward to installing that along with the shifter, pass seat and harnesses soon. Not actually sure when I'll go back to the track with the newborn, but I'm feeling optimistic I can sneak out for a day in January!