Tire Suggestion

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by justinxecushyn, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. justinxecushyn

    justinxecushyn Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2008
    Messages:
    422
    Likes Received:
    0
    I just purchased a set of 17" i think 7.5's and i wnat to replace the tires with something a bit more sticky. what size tires would you guys suggest. i was thinking 225/45 but if you guys have a suggestion please let me know. Better yet if you have a set of 4 :) cash in hand haha.
     
    #1 justinxecushyn, Jun 21, 2009
  2. blindfold

    blindfold Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2006
    Messages:
    1,596
    Likes Received:
    0
    you can go up to 235/45 for a bit more sidewall and longer gearing. I would do bridgestone re11 or dunlop z1 starspecs depending on your budget
     
    #2 blindfold, Jun 21, 2009
  3. siegelracing

    siegelracing Registered Vendor<br><b><font color="#666666">bion

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2004
    Messages:
    1,553
    Likes Received:
    0
    If you're going to track the car I can get you a SMOKING deal on Advan Neova AD07's.

    Siegel
     
    #3 siegelracing, Jun 21, 2009
  4. justinxecushyn

    justinxecushyn Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2008
    Messages:
    422
    Likes Received:
    0
    what about 225/45/17

    i dont plan on tracking the car but anything is a possibility.
     
    #4 justinxecushyn, Jun 22, 2009
  5. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2004
    Messages:
    2,952
    Likes Received:
    0
    235/45/17 don't go any smaller
     
    #5 ScoobyMike, Jun 22, 2009
  6. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2008
    Messages:
    1,817
    Likes Received:
    0
    i run 225/45 for my DD set, 255/45 for my track set. I don't think you really need anything bigger than 225 if you don't plan on tracking / auto-x. However, the neova's scott's mentioning are one of the best tires, they're what I use for my track set.
     
    #6 07Ltd#767, Jun 22, 2009
  7. GregT

    GregT Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2009
    Messages:
    54
    Likes Received:
    0
    I run 215/45/17 on the street, it makes the gear ratios a little more fun, since they are so long.
     
    #7 GregT, Jun 22, 2009
  8. justinxecushyn

    justinxecushyn Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2008
    Messages:
    422
    Likes Received:
    0
    235/45/17 it is.
     
    #8 justinxecushyn, Jun 22, 2009
  9. SubiNoobi

    SubiNoobi
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2006
    Messages:
    831
    Likes Received:
    0
    As mentioned above, you really don't need anything wider than 225, unless you track or autox the car.

    I just got some of the Yokohama AD07's and they are great; I think they are on closeout right now.
     
    #9 SubiNoobi, Jun 22, 2009
  10. Scotty B

    Scotty B Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2007
    Messages:
    155
    Likes Received:
    0
    tirerack is doing a great deal on RE-760 sports - $100 reward card when you buy before July 3rd.
     
    #10 Scotty B, Jun 24, 2009
  11. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2008
    Messages:
    1,817
    Likes Received:
    0
    ^^^

    I'm running those right now as my DD set...not to bad, but uber turds compared to my re070s and neovas
     
    #11 07Ltd#767, Jun 24, 2009
  12. Scotty B

    Scotty B Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2007
    Messages:
    155
    Likes Received:
    0
    cool, i ordered a set today actually. hoping they hold up to lots of DD stuff and the occasional autocross. my FK452's are almost gone and were pretty darn good for their wear rating. i'd recommend that tire for sure.

    pretty much anything must feel like junk after running RE070's or neovas!
     
    #12 Scotty B, Jun 25, 2009
  13. Feffman

    Feffman Member

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2009
    Messages:
    98
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ditto on the Bridgestone RE-11. Buddy just put them on his wife's 911 and it transformed the handling of the car.

    Feff
     
    #13 Feffman, Jul 4, 2009
  14. JJang12

    JJang12 Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2004
    Messages:
    803
    Likes Received:
    0
    +1 for 235/40/17 Dunlop Z1 Starspec
     
    #14 JJang12, Jul 4, 2009
  15. pressley311

    pressley311 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2008
    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    i just put a set of the new bridgestone re-11's on my 05 sti 235/40/17 they are absolutely amazing blows my old kumho mx's out of the water
     
    #15 pressley311, Jul 10, 2009
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page