I recently picked up a set of Fikse Profil 5s in 18x9 +38 and 18x10 +43. The offsets aren't ideal, but I'm going to work with them. These are going to be for street driving, and realisticly the tires need to be able to deal with wet weather. Car has ride-height adjustable Tanabe coilovers and RE toe links and trailing arms.

I'm most likely going to roll the fenders, although I'd rather not. I think that if I want to go wider than a 235/275 combo I'll need to roll given those offsets.

I'm also trying to keep the rolling diameter as close to 25 inches as possible, thus the lack of wider front tires. I realize that a huge split between front and rear widths is undesirable.

Here's the choices I'm looking at, from priciest to cheapest:

Michelin PS2s
255/35 and 295/30, $1348

Yoko Advan AD07s
235/40 and 285/30, $1312, plus the option of 295/30 rears for another 52 bones.

Potenze RE-01R
255/35 and 265/35, $1008, no wider rear tire available.

Potenza RE050A Pole Position
225/40 and 285/30, $996, will a 265/35 fit up front with the +38 offset and rolled fenders?

Falken Azenis RT-615s
235/40 and 275/35, $724, there is a 265/35 available for potential front fitment.

Kumho MX
235/40 and 275/35, $680

And if I really want to go crazy, the Nitto NT-01, which is not exactly a street tire that can see rain.

Nitto NT-01
235/40 and 275/35, $892

All constructive observations and comments are welcome

 

I'd go with the AD07s Rich since you can't go wider than a 265 with the RE-01R.

 

AD07s you balla you!

 

i have the pilots in 335/18 but havent driven it yet...i miss my S02s

 

Rich,I would go with Kuhmo and save a few bucks and run some R comps for the track on your spare wheels.They look evil on a car too
Must be the season,I have just bought some 5Zigens and figured I need dont need more tire than this on the street.Did you get a price on the Nt01,s?

 

255/35 & 285/30 bridgestones

 

For daily driving you'll be happy with the PS2s. Great dry and wet grip, decent life, and great handling characteristics.

245/40 275/35 would be my recommendation...



615s arent good in damp/wet conditions.

 

charlie, they're not offered in that front size.

 

i have the 615's for my street set and love them.
since its just for street driving, save some cash and get the 615 or kumho mx.

 

I agree. If they are just for the street, don't spend all that money on some super sticky tire which won't last all that long. If you need rain performance, go for the MX. If you don't really do much wet driving, go for the 615's.

If you are going to double duty these with the road course, then I would go ahead an invest in one of the stickier selections.

 

Rich,
You could go with Toyo T1R, 245/35 front (great if you're hoping not to roll), and 285/30 rear.

Generally speaking, 235/40's are going to be taller up front, which is exactly what you DON'T want... with a 245/35, you get more width (good) in a shorter tire, which should be lip friendlier.

 

Rich I personally like the BFG KDW's in the NT (new tread) myself. They are a outstanding dry and wet tire, hence the DW in KDW, check them out.

 

the toyo is a good tire, theyre also veerrry lightweight, much lighter than my re050a's...

Rich, Id say this set is your BEST option in he thread here

 

Thanks guys, lots of good input here.

I have a local source for some Toyos, the only thing that makes me hesitant is the 280 treadwear rating.

 

I'd suggest the Michellin PS2's. IMO best overall tire on the market. Otherwise go with the Bridgestone RE-01R's.


I would stay away from Kumho or even Toyo. I've had both and they're just "okay" tire brands at best. The Toyo's are wayyyy toooo directional and I'd feel them pullin' me one way or another depending on the road surface.

 

I'd go with the Falkens. I did and love them. However you might take a look at the new Dunlop Z1s. Look good in the wet...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=100

 

FWIW, there's no industry wide standard for those ratings... it's not like you can directy compare it to XXX number from another manufacturer.

Personally, I've not run the T1R, but have been happy with my T1S, and as Charlie said, they're very lightweight, which is a big plus in my mind.

 

re01r ftw!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

RICH, ANY OF THOSE TIRES WILL SUIT U WELL. but in all honesty if ur making high hp none of them will be desirble in launch 2nd/3rd gear. just put any of those tires in front and put some drag radials in the back. u dnt drive carthat much.

well i guess ur not looking for a drag/street set up...as u know i ran the mx in the past and currently falken. i really dont see much difference in the 2. i dnt think the u will notice the difference in the other more expensive tires also. ill be mounting toyo 555 drag radial in rear on my fd and keeping falken in the front. i dnt think any of those tires wil show great difference but ive heard good things about all

 

Also fwiw, I ran the T1S and then the Kumho MX. Kumho MX is much better than the T1S in dry handling, traction, adhesion, feel, stiffer sidewall/better turn in. I would say it is equal to the T1S in the wet street conditions.

I haven't driven the T1R.

 

Thanks for the feedback Alberto . The Kumho MX is looking like a quality tire at a reasonable price. I plan to make 400+ rwhp on the street, so traction is obviously a priority. 265 in the rear won't cut it, nor will tires that aren't seriously sticky.

Money no object, it looks like the PS2s in 245/35 and 295/30 would be the hot ticket. No compromise on sizing, the rolling diameter remains close to stock, and my chances of kissing a fender (at least in the front) are minimal.

Edit: the BFG KDW2s are also available in some ideal sizes, 245/35 and 285/30, for around $950 or so for the set. Only problem is i'm hesitant as to how sticky they'd be.....

 

Isn't there another Yoko tire that has consistently been rated higher than the PS2s? Rich, cosidering how few miles you put on your car each year I wouldn't worry about the treading rating or the price because you can amortize it over several years .

 

Good point about amortization Chris.

The Yokos you mention are listed in my original post in this thread, the AD07s. They offer the proper rear tire, but not an ideal choice for the front.

 

+1 for PS2's. I'm running 265's all around and they feel great. Really great grip in both dry AND wet conditions.

 

Rich, sticky for launching and sticky for turning are two complete different animals. Tires which are sticky for turning aren't necessarily going to be sticky for launching. Hence why tires like R-Compounds and Drag radials are different. I'm just mentioning that as I see many people on this forum look for "sticky tires" and then say they can't launch the car. You aren't going to find a tire that does both extremely well. You either want to do one discipline really well, or the other (or neither really well).

So, do you want a tire to turn or do you want a tire to launch?