Meaty Tires Thread

[tjmccart]

The white lettering on the tire came like that or you painted it?

No, the wheels aren't in my possession yet. But the guy I'm buying them from probably painted it.

 

[tjmccart]

So jealous. I've been a fan of K1s for as long as I can remember. They have stood the test of time. [emoji106][emoji106]

You and me both! I've been teased by the guy who owns these wheels ever since I picked up my FiST last November, and he's finally selling them to me lol.

This is the car they are coming off of.

 

[Boro]

Do you guys all run summer tires for your meatiness? I'm looking at some 15x6.5 with 205/55-15 kumho ecsta 4x ii (all season) or 195/55-15 Goodyear eagle sport all season.

Any suggestions on good all seasons? It doesn't snow that much here but it would be nice to have a bit more traction when it does.

 

[CSM]

You and me both! I've been teased by the guy who owns these wheels ever since I picked up my FiST last November, and he's finally selling them to me lol.

This is the car they are coming off of.

I am very JEALOUS. I had a set of 15x7 Kosei K1 on a miata a long time ago. Honestly probably the best aftermarket wheel I've ever owned.

 

[CSM]

Do you guys all run summer tires for your meatiness? I'm looking at some 15x6.5 with 205/55-15 kumho ecsta 4x ii (all season) or 195/55-15 Goodyear eagle sport all season.

Any suggestions on good all seasons? It doesn't snow that much here but it would be nice to have a bit more traction when it does.

I like having summer tires because they are high performance (Direzza DII on mine). The difference over the OEM bridgestones is insane. I will also likely Autocross my car 2-3 times a year.

If I had to go with a set of all seasons I'd go Continental DWS. I had a set on my old Acura CL for 3 years while living in Colorado. I was very happy with how they performed in the snow

 

[tjmccart]

I am very JEALOUS. I had a set of 15x7 Kosei K1 on a miata a long time ago. Honestly probably the best aftermarket wheel I've ever owned.

I've only heard good things 😁

This is perfect timing too, fifteen52 just released their cup spoilers for the FiST(preorder) and I'll likely have those in the beginning of June. I will have tires for the K1's in a couple of weeks as well, and I've got some Mountune lowering springs waiting to be installed along with a Cobb fmic. I will likely do everything at once!

 

[Izzy]

Those of you who know what these are, will know how excited I am to pick these up ????

16x7.5 et43 Kosei K1's. There are only a handful of these around in 4x108 and they will be in my possession sometime next week.

Any recommendations on tire size? I was thinking 215/45/16.

Wwwoooww...if you ever, ever, ever want to sell these...please think of me...I implore you!!!

 

[tjmccart]

Wwwoooww...if you ever, ever, ever want to sell these...please think of me...I implore you!!!

[emoji13]

They will be in my possession by the end of next week the latest.

 

[RAAMaudio]

Congrats on the 16x7.5 K1 wheels!

 

[airjor13]

Fellow FiST, 225/45R16 DZII 16X7.5 Sport Editions powdered black

Sick square look, really nice in person!

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Fellow FiST, 225/45R16 DZII 16X7.5 Sport Editions powdered black

Sick square look, really nice in person!

You have anymore pics? And is he lowered?

 

[airjor13]

You have anymore pics? And is he lowered?

Unfortunately no, there was cars on both sides kind of hard to get a good side profile shots. He is on BC coils, 7K/4K springs.

 

[tjmccart]

[emoji48]

 

[OEFvet11]

Need to source me a set of those damn K1s. Used to run them on my e36 M3 track/ time attack car. Such awesome wheels.

 

[tjmccart]

Need to source me a set of those damn K1s. Used to run them on my e36 M3 track/ time attack car. Such awesome wheels.

Good luck, my friend.

There are only a handful of them floating around in 4x108 and the people who own them don't wanna get rid of them lol. I happened to get lucky.

 

[OEFvet11]

Haha, try one to see what other cars they fit than I can stalk their forums lol. Damn 4x108

 

[tjmccart]

Alright guys so it's almost time to order tires for my K1's. They're 16x7.5 et43 and I'm having trouble figuring out what size to go with. The car will be lowered on Mountune springs and I don't mind some rubbing, but I'd like to avoid it if at all possible. Gimme some ideas!

 

[stuntdoogie]

Alright guys so it's almost time to order tires for my K1's. They're 16x7.5 and I'm having trouble figuring out what size to go with. The car will be lowered on Mountune springs and I don't mind some rubbing, but I'd like to avoid it if at all possible. Gimme some ideas!

Would love for you to guinea pig some 205/50

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Either those or 225/45. I'd like to see both if we're putting in requests. Ha.

 

[tjmccart]

Would love for you to guinea pig some 205/50

There are certainly more tire options available in that size lol. I'd really like to go wider(either 215/45 or 225/45) but the selection of tires available is very small.

Keep in mind the car will be daily driven, mostly highway miles, might try out some autox this summer as well.