dsb

Alright boys and girls. I need your help. I'm trying to decide on which tires to use on the track. I have aftermarket 19's but I wish to use my stock 18". The tires, especially the rears, are worn. I want to get some aggressive tires just for the track. I would also like to get a little more traction if possible. I don't want to spend $300 a tire so that eliminates quite a few manufacturers. Instead, I'd like to keep it around $200 a tire. Also, I don't necessarily need race slicks. Besides, I hear they take some getting use to and you may find yourself suddenly breaking loose.

So, I want 18" tires with better traction than the OE setup. I have to be cautious since I have already lowered my car with Brabus springs. Anything too aggressive might rub. I don't want to spend a fortune. Here's some tires I've considered.



OE rears (for example) (prices primarily from tirerack)
Contisport 2 treadwear 280
245/35/18
width 9.64 diameter 24.75

Option 1 $225
Goodyear F1 gsd3 treadwear 280
255/35/18
width 10.2 diameter 25

Option 2 $180 treadwear 300
BF Goodrich KDW2
255/35/18
width 10.2 diameter 25

Option 3 $230 treadwear 240
Dunlop SP SportMaxx
255/35/18
width 10.2 diameter 25

Option 4 $178 treadwear 200
Falken Azeni RT615 (i hear these are great but sizing may be an issue)
245/40/18
width 9.64 diameter 25.7

Option 5 $165 treadwear 200
Falken Azeni RT615 (i hear these are great but sizing may be an issue)
235/40/18
width 9.25 diameter 25.4

Option 6 $171 treadwear
Toyo Proxes T1R
255/35/18
width 10.2 diameter 25

Any suggestions/recommendations?

Jayhawk

I run 245/45WR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 XL, front, and 275/40YR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, rear, and they are great!

dsb

thanks for the input!

Jayhawk

Let us know what you get and how they work on the track. I've never put my F1's to the test on the track.

2QUIK4U

I'm actually interested in the Falken RT-615 as well for my C55, but am wondering how much of an issue the sizing is (i.e. ratio of 40 vs 35 in the rear)? What are the consequences of using this tire?

Jayhawk

Post a seperate question for Luke. He know everything!

Brabus C55

it's been a while since I been to a track, but heard many good things about Toyo's for track days ... have fun!