Well, it's a slower tire, and the RE01Rs are established in the racing world, but I can't really say anything bad about the michelins.

 

Dgeesman... thanks for the info, it did help.


And well ive changed my views quite a bit. Why you ask...... I just got into a accident because of my tires in the rear (I will post pics of the -5% tread lol).


I deffinatly DONT want to have that little ability of sliding out... ive been able to control it before quite a few times, but when you get into a minor accident, your views change and you realize why.

Luckly nothing besides a fender and wheel was damaged, but im going to try to pick up the R888s on monday and if not, the RA1s on Pilot Sports.

Thanks

 

Check your suspension components at the corner where the damage happened.

 

Keep in mind that as you get closer to an R-Compound, temperature is also a big deal. i.e. they don't grab as well when cold, they need to warm up. IMO, you DON'T need something like that as in some cases it can make things worse. No offense, but IMO you need to get a decent set of street tires (Kumho MX or Falken 615's) and tighten the nut behind the wheel.

 

With all that in mind, I suggest the Kumho MX, Eagle F1 GS-D3, Michelin PS2, etc. They're all very good aggressive street tires.

 

Looks like the alignment is alittle off on my right rear corner, just hoping not suspension compontents arent damaged, im going to have them checked out... Kan is tuning my car this weekend and I need it to be in tip top shape.


As far as tires, the more grip the better, I see my stupidity of asking for slidability, DEFIANTLY dont want that now haha.



If I cant get the R888s im going to go for the Pilot Sport PS2s (simply because theyre on the GT2s and GT3s). Are the PS2s forgivable? for example does it slowly let you know when its going to give out, or is it abrupt? I really realized how important it is to start knowing when your loosing it before you do.

 

I'd say the PS2s are a better choice, being that they're true street tires.

 

Since were on the subject of street tires now.... what would be the best performance street tire for the money... for the people with budgets in mind?

 

Falken Azenis RT-615 in 205/50/15, 70 bucks apiece.

Next on the list is the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R in 195/50/15 (which somehow is wider than the Azenis' 205) at $105 bucks apiece. Do you get 50% more performance? Probably not. Do you get a better tire in the dry and wet? Definitely yes.

 

Unfortunately you're talking to a guy with an FD, so those sizes aren't really applicable

I've spent a lot of time looking at tires, and the two you mentioned aren't available in 285/30/18, a popular fitment size for 18x10s.....

 

Depending on your sizes, IMO (alphabetical order):

Falken Azenis RT-615
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Kumho MX (and hopefully their soon to be replacement)

 

whoops, didn't know he was looking for 18's.

To the guy who posted this question: Please include wheel size, makes it easier.

I've seen a few of your responses, and I've always wondered why you never included the RE-01R as a good street tire to buy. Is it for cost reasons? Treadwear? Sizes? Fitment?

 

Mainly costs. If I'm going to spend money on the RE-01R for a street tire, I'd likely just get the Goodyear which seems to have better wet performance (at least from the tests I've seen).

If I wanted all out dry performance, I'd probably go with the Nitto NT-01. Even then, unless it was for a dual purpose car, I'd likely go with the Falkens.

 

Strange, I've always been impressed by the RE-01R's wet performance, in use and in the tests that I've seen.

All-out dry performance? I guess I need to see some reviews on the new R888. I guess one can do a V710, but that tire would be gone, fast.

 

It's not that the RE-01R isn't good on wet pavement, it's that the Eagle F1 GS-D3 is really really good on wet pavement. Unfortunately, the F1 is almost as expensive as the RE-01R.

Dave

 

hmm......that gives me an idea for a wet tire then........

 

Dunlop Z1's look good, they tested about equally with the RE-01R, but are a bunch cheaper.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...zza+Sport+Z1_1

 

I'd pick the Dunlop over the Bridgestone based on that review.

I know Kumho is coming out with a new tire, is Hankook coming out with a new one as well?

Can't wait for the RE-11 coming out next year! It would be awesome if they offered any of these tires in 225/45/15 or 225/40/15.

 

Wait?... when did i ask for sizes for 18s?

I run 255/40/17 in the front and 275/40/17 in the back and im going to stick with those sizes since they work well right now.

Ill look into the Dunlops.... unfortunatly they dont have a 275/40/17... what would be the best substitute for that?

 

I'd go with Kumho MX for those sizes. I run 275/40-17 all around, and never saw a whole lot of good choices in that size. FWIW I'm currently running Michelin PS2 and like them as a street tire, but they're too expensive and don't handle track use very well. Next time it will be Kumho MX for me, if these PS2s ever wear out.

I'd like to try the RE01Rs as I was a long-time S03 user in the past, but Bridgestone does not make any tires in the larger sizes (bigger than 255 in 17" or 265 in 18"). I contacted them and they said they have no plans to go any bigger in width.

Don't spend more on tires than you need to.

 

Don't spend more on tires than you need to? How do you figure? That's the last place someone should skimp when it comes to these cars......

turbro240, you might not be looking at 18s, but I am . The premise is the same....the RE01R doesnt come in wide enough sizes for 17s or 18s, in my opinion.

 

I think what he's trying to say is that there's no need to buy a $300 tire when a $200 tire is as good as, or nearly as good as the more expensive ones. There's some really good tires out there on the lower half of the price spectrum. I agree 100% that it's not a good place to cheap out, but it's not necessary to buy the absolute best, most expensive tire out there.

 

Rich, you might look at that statement a little different. For instance, do you need a tire which can do 45 minutes of hard lapping at Laguna Seca for the street? Probably not, so don't spend money on one. That kind of thing. He's not saying get the cheapest tired made, but don't spend money on a tire you won't use.

I agree which is why my street tires are Yoko's ES100's. I spend money on my track tires as I don't need uber sticky tires for the street.

 

Yes that's what I meant. I'm not suggesting all-season Sigmas here, just not a high dollar tire if the user won't benefit from it.

 

put stiff *** springs in the rear if you want it to slide. I've used all sorts of tires and I can always manage to break the rear end loose when I want to... then again, not hard with 500hp.

I'll be in the market for a street setup soon, let me know what you come up with and how you like it.