Looking for replacement tire. Any recommendations? Im loooking at the Kumho MX as well as the Azenis, but am open to a easier wearing tire or a good value (130$ max per tire ) Can this price be found local? Thx!
Hankook Ventus R-S2: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?sw=false&cs=235&pc=11870&rd=17&ar=40 $109 each, free shipping -- Brian
I have the R-S2 tires on my s2k. They seem to work quite well, but aren't quite as sticky as the oem tires (brigestone s02 tires). For the price (1/2 of the oem tires), they are quite good. They have worn very well. I have had them since June without issues. On the s2k/miata forums, people have said that they are better than the kumho mx tires, but not as good as the azenis. They do last a lot longer than azenis though. Once nasioc gets back up (one of 6-million in florida without electricity), I am sure you can find more reviews there. Found this on IWSTI: -- Brian
Ahh awesome man thanks a bunch! I think ill go for em. I would go 245, but not sure thats a good fit on the 04 bbs
I would just go for the 235/40-17, as the reviews have been based on this size. The STi in Japan is using 235/45-17 on the same 8" wheel: http://www.subaru.co.jp/impreza/wrx/mechanism/05/index.html scroll down to: 235/45R17 ポテンザRE070 ポテンザ = potenza -- Brian
If you have not ordered yet. I have been pretty happy with my BFG G-Force TA's that i got from Gran Turismo East in Doraville. They are on my A4. I little heavier than the WRX (i think) and they handle quite well. Even up @ the Dragon. I think they are 235/40/17 on BBS RK 8" wheels all around. The next step i would like to take would be a dedicated set of track shoes (wheels & tires) For the track i think it best to stay with a 17" w/ a 40 series tire vs. an 18" w/ a 35 series tire. ANY OTHER OPINIONS ON THIS SUBJECT? also: What is the best DOT track tire?
Kumho V710s are supposedly the best autocross tire. For the 05 STi, you can run 275/40-17 on the 17x8 wheels, but 17x9 are better. I heard that Toyo RA-1s are the best for track use, ordered shaved to 4/32. -- Brian
Well they should be here this week, hopefully in time for the run. Anyone want to help me select camber bolts? O Are they available locally?
you get your tires on yet? Make sure to do some driving with them before the mountain run to scrub off the mold release. -- Brian