DD GT3 RD

Here are the options. I believe the car has 18x8 and 18x9 rims and stock tire size is 235/40/18 and 255/35/18.

So I could move up a little in size, but I know moving to a much grippier/softer tire will make a nice difference alone. I worry if I go wider the rim isnt wide enough and with a car of this weight it will make the sidewall flex/fold in high speed cornering/tracking. So either stay stock size or go 245/40/18 and 265/35/18

-Hankook Ventus R-S3 are very cheap, I believe that the A/E Gintani Paul Walker race car run them on their car so they got to be good enough. Dont know much about them thou.

-I have run the RE-11 on the Mini Cooper S and I love them! Very stiff side wall w/ amazing turn in and this is what many say.

-The AD08 I dont know much about, hear they are comparable to the RE-11 but not as good turn in due to softer sidewall.

- Nitto NT05 dont know anything about


Nitto NT-05

245/40/18 - $160
265/35/18 - $215



Ventus R-S3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Ventus+R-S3

235/40ZR18
91W
$189.00 (ea.)

245/40ZR18
97W
$164.00 (ea.)

255/35ZR18
90W
$235.00 (ea.)

265/35ZR18
97W
$216.00 (ea.)




RE-11
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Potenza+RE-11


235/40R18
95W
$276.00 (ea.)

245/40R18
97W
$282.00 (ea.)

255/35R18
90W
$299.00 (ea.)

265/35R18
93W
$315.00 (ea.)





AD08
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....VAN+Neova+AD08


235/40R18
91W
$237.00 (ea.)

245/40R18
93W
$247.00 (ea.)

255/35R18
90W
$263.00 (ea.)


265/35R18
93W
$266.00 (ea.)

blackc230benzo

Considering the price point/ kind of tires you are looking at you might also want to consider Nitto. I just put on some NT-01 and the grip is amazing!

DD GT3 RD

The NT-01 is closer to strict track tire, at least more so than the RE-11 and AD08. I think those are more comparable to the NT-05 which I also looked at.

Added Nitto to the list.

Savoy6

245/265 star specs. air them to 39 cold and youre done looking for tires. they are as good as any of those you listed and better than any of those listed in the wet.

BerBer63

I'm on my 2nd set of nt05s. i got your size if you want them.

DD GT3 RD

I don't understand, u sell them? Or have an extra set u want to get rid off?

How much?

_AMG_

Have you thought about the Dunlop Direzza Star specs?
Jeremy was running Nitto NT05's at one point im sure he will be able to fill you in about those tires.

DD GT3 RD

I know he has the Ventus R-S3 in the rear right now.

Seems the Ventus r-s3 and the NT-05 are the cheapest and well a member on here has the NT-05 locally so might go with them.

Dunlop Direzza Star Spec

235/40ZR18
91W
$195.00 (ea.)

245/40ZR18
93W
$205.00 (ea.)


255/35ZR18
90W
$247.00 (ea.)

265/35ZR18
93W
$263.00 (ea.)

xtyper

I just picked up a set of Michelin super sports for the rear 265/35/18 and couldn't be happier with the performance so far. $270 per tire and they hook amazing! You should definitely check them out. I'm very anxious to see how they perform at the upcoming buttonwillow track event.

_AMG_

I'm thinking of picking up a set after I wear out my Hankooks.
Cheaper, grips better, and lasts longer then the PS2's, sounds like a winner in my book.

DD GT3 RD

interesting, just did some research on them. Supposedly better than the PS2, which are good street tires but dont compare in terms of dry performance to what I listed above and the PS2 is very expensive around 350 for a rear, but 270 for the super sport is reasonable. Seems they really are pointing out how they are as good if not a little better than the PS2 in the dry but much better in the wet.

Although you can tell by the tread these are not on the same level as any of the tires I listed. But will probably last longer.

Dont think I can turn down a set of nt05 or ventus r-s3 tires for around 700-750 a set, these are pretty much track tires for the street.
I had the Bridgestone RE-11 on my GT3 and they were great, dont need to warm them up like an R-compound, but was way grippier than the PS2. Also have them on my Mini Cooper S and they just made the car so much better than the conti's, more grip, better turn in...

hhughes1

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

Two year old comparison but many of the same players

blindfold

hope this helps, it is a comparison of extreme summer tires, RE-11 is ranked 1st currently

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=118

c63canada

michelin supersport have a tread life warranty!!!


those are going to be my next tires.

check out this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7b18...feature=fvwrel

If the supersport can handle these car i guess they are good enough for my c63...

jsc1234

what does tread life warranty mean??

DD GT3 RD

they could do that on any tire. But there is no question even the PS2 is one of the best street/performance tires just so expensive. Seems the Super Sports are 100+ less a tire. I just dont know how they compare in to outright dry performance to the above tires.

Jon2007E63P30

The R-s3 should be considered a track or autocross tire.

They get crazy sticky. Here is a photo. Do not plan on getting any mileage from these. Street use, the rears are 5k tops. probably 10K on the front.

For the track I recommend them as near R compound with twice the wear.

Boost Gomez

I'm on my third set of Nitto NT05. 235/40 front, 275/35 rear.

Very pleased with them so far.

DD GT3 RD

thanks boost! Are you on stock rims? I think im going 245/40 up front thou and 265/35 rear NT-05

c63canada

The supersport are the only super high performance tires that have a pro-rated tread warranty to my knowledge.

in canada it's 55 000km and in the USA: I think it's 35 000 miles.

with stagered fitment like our cars, since you can't rotate the rear tires to the front, the rear tire tread warranty is only half so 17 500 miles.

Do the math: michelin supersport = great tires + if you wear them out in about 8000 miles you would get the next pair at around half off the price.

Faris63

My vote goes to Michelin PSS best tires I've ever had !
quite more tread than Hankook V12 and PS2 I've tried both

jsc1234

thanks for the info!does this apply even if you get them at tirerack?

c63canada

you would have to call them up. Or maybe go to an autorized michelin dealer and try to get them to match the tirerack price.

Boost Gomez

Stock wheels 10mm spacers front and rear.

dabullc63

Nito NT555 - best for your money. The tires have super grip, great look and great wear rating. I have them on my 09 c63 and wouldn't think twice about getting them again. I went with the 235/40 front, 275/35 rear. Oh and definitely no ballooning.