What tires for the track?
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What tires for the track?
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?
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?
Last edited by dsb; 07-08-2006 at 02:40 PM.
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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?
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Originally Posted by 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?