Tire Suggestion

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

  1. 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.
     
  2. blindfold

    blindfold Active Member

    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
     
  3. siegelracing

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

    If you're going to track the car I can get you a SMOKING deal on Advan Neova AD07's.

    Siegel
     
  4. what about 225/45/17

    i dont plan on tracking the car but anything is a possibility.
     
  5. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    235/45/17 don't go any smaller
     
  6. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

    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.
     
  7. GregT

    GregT Member

    I run 215/45/17 on the street, it makes the gear ratios a little more fun, since they are so long.
     
  8. 235/45/17 it is.
     
  9. SubiNoobi

    SubiNoobi Supporting Member

    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.
     
  10. Scotty B

    Scotty B Member

    tirerack is doing a great deal on RE-760 sports - $100 reward card when you buy before July 3rd.
     
  11. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

    ^^^

    I'm running those right now as my DD set...not to bad, but uber turds compared to my re070s and neovas
     
  12. Scotty B

    Scotty B Member

    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!
     
  13. Feffman

    Feffman Member

    Ditto on the Bridgestone RE-11. Buddy just put them on his wife's 911 and it transformed the handling of the car.

    Feff
     
  14. JJang12

    JJang12 Active Member

    +1 for 235/40/17 Dunlop Z1 Starspec
     
  15. pressley311

    pressley311 Member

    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
     

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