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Meaty Tires Thread
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anyone use these? or have any experience with them?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...7HTRZ2V2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...7ECDWOLD&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...dewall=Blackwall&partnum=245WR7ECDW&tab=Sizes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...7HTRZ2V2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...7ECDWOLD&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...dewall=Blackwall&partnum=245WR7ECDW&tab=Sizes
I've never used those tires personally but coming from the mustang world they're both used often there and I've heard really good things about the conti extreme contact. With that being said if that is the size you're looking at you might wanna check around and find out about running used first because that will be significantly wider and taller than the stock tire and inhear those contis run wide for their size. At least on the larger mustang sizes they do. I would run at least an 8 inch wide wheel too for that size personally but it may just be a little too much for the FiST...
I've driven on the Conti DW's for 2 seasons, a couple AutoX's and a few track days. They are 95% as good as the PSS while being like 1/2 the cost. They don't have the total grip that the PSS's do, but they do well with heat, they let go progressively and they're literally the best summer tire in the wet you can buy. I'd highly recommend them for a street-only car.
Hey guys quick question, I have went through all the pages trying to find out info as I have never bough aftermarket wheels/tires for performance. I plan on going with the 16x7 TD 1.2's after I choose a color and planned on going with a 225/45/16 tire. After searching on tire rack I found the DIREZZA ZII STAR SPEC for 450 after the rebate for a set of 4. What can you guys tell me about these compared to some of the options in the 215/45/16 range such as the falkens or g force?
I live in Central Cali so no not concerned about snow or ice. I just want increased traction/acceleration with some ride confortness. I do know the bigger size will have a neg affect the turning radius by a little.
Lastly I dont think there was one in here, but I also have a set of rokblokz installed. Im pretty sure this size should not interfere/scrape against them, correct?
Thanks
I live in Central Cali so no not concerned about snow or ice. I just want increased traction/acceleration with some ride confortness. I do know the bigger size will have a neg affect the turning radius by a little.
Lastly I dont think there was one in here, but I also have a set of rokblokz installed. Im pretty sure this size should not interfere/scrape against them, correct?
Thanks
^^^Most on here would say that the 225/45-16 star specs are WAY TOO wide for a 7" wide wheel, and being that the Star Specs tend to run the absolute WIDEST of most any street tire (200 tread wear+) in thread width, in ANY of the sizes Dunlop offers, they may be correct.
IF Dunlop made that tire in a 215/45-16 it would most likely have a substantially wider tread width than both the 615K (which run a little narrow on tread width), and the Rival S (which runs a hair narrower yet than the Falkens, but are also 2 lbs. lighter than the Falkens).
Many seem to think that the Rival S is MUCH stickier in compound than both the Star Spec, and the 615ks, and subsequently will probably wear much quicker than both of those tires, especially in the heat.
I was going to do the same exact setup as you are contemplating (even down to using the 225/45-16 Star Specs), but I wanted the wheel width to match the tread width, so I went with the 17x8 1.2s, and am planning on putting the 215/40-17 Star Specs on them instead, and YES, I am giving up some un-sprung/rotational weight savings to get the 'look' I want for the STREET.
IF I ever get dedicated pure track wheels, I will buy the lightest, widest 16" rollers that will fit, and that I can afford at the time.
IF Dunlop made that tire in a 215/45-16 it would most likely have a substantially wider tread width than both the 615K (which run a little narrow on tread width), and the Rival S (which runs a hair narrower yet than the Falkens, but are also 2 lbs. lighter than the Falkens).
Many seem to think that the Rival S is MUCH stickier in compound than both the Star Spec, and the 615ks, and subsequently will probably wear much quicker than both of those tires, especially in the heat.
I was going to do the same exact setup as you are contemplating (even down to using the 225/45-16 Star Specs), but I wanted the wheel width to match the tread width, so I went with the 17x8 1.2s, and am planning on putting the 215/40-17 Star Specs on them instead, and YES, I am giving up some un-sprung/rotational weight savings to get the 'look' I want for the STREET.
IF I ever get dedicated pure track wheels, I will buy the lightest, widest 16" rollers that will fit, and that I can afford at the time.
^^^Most on here would say that the 225/45-16 star specs are WAY TOO wide for a 7" wide wheel, and being that the Star Specs tend to run the absolute WIDEST of most any street tire (200 tread wear+) in thread width, in ANY of the sizes Dunlop offers, they may be correct.
IF Dunlop made that tire in a 215/45-16 it would most likely have a substantially wider tread width than both the 615K (which run a little narrow on tread width), and the Rival S (which runs a hair narrower yet than the Falkens, but are also 2 lbs. lighter than the Falkens).
Many seem to think that the Rival S is MUCH stickier in compound than both the Star Spec, and the 615ks, and subsequently will probably wear much quicker than both of those tires, especially in the heat.
I was going to do the same exact setup as you are contemplating (even down to using the 225/45-16 Star Specs), but I wanted the wheel width to match the tread width, so I went with the 17x8 1.2s, and am planning on putting the 215/40-17 Star Specs on them instead, and YES, I am giving up some un-sprung/rotational weight savings to get the 'look' I want for the STREET.
IF I ever get dedicated pure track wheels, I will buy the lightest, widest 16" rollers that will fit, and that I can afford at the time.
IF Dunlop made that tire in a 215/45-16 it would most likely have a substantially wider tread width than both the 615K (which run a little narrow on tread width), and the Rival S (which runs a hair narrower yet than the Falkens, but are also 2 lbs. lighter than the Falkens).
Many seem to think that the Rival S is MUCH stickier in compound than both the Star Spec, and the 615ks, and subsequently will probably wear much quicker than both of those tires, especially in the heat.
I was going to do the same exact setup as you are contemplating (even down to using the 225/45-16 Star Specs), but I wanted the wheel width to match the tread width, so I went with the 17x8 1.2s, and am planning on putting the 215/40-17 Star Specs on them instead, and YES, I am giving up some un-sprung/rotational weight savings to get the 'look' I want for the STREET.
IF I ever get dedicated pure track wheels, I will buy the lightest, widest 16" rollers that will fit, and that I can afford at the time.
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on some Conti's in 225/45/17 for use on my 7.5" wheels. The price is right for sure, check out tire rack for a smokin' deal on them.
EDIT - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DW&partnum=245WR7ECDW&i1_Qty=4
EDIT - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DW&partnum=245WR7ECDW&i1_Qty=4
Yes, especially if you want a color that is/was out of stock for the "Square Deal" promotion/sale like I did (gloss black was GONE in my size).
So I now must wait until the container shows up in the spring. They are getting 200 tread wear donuts, which are useless in our winter weather (even DRY), so I was NOT going to put them on the car until then anyway.
The group buy, 16x7 RPF1 people have to wait almost that long as well, so I don't feel so bad.![[wink]](/images/smilies/wink.gif "Wink [wink]")
So I now must wait until the container shows up in the spring. They are getting 200 tread wear donuts, which are useless in our winter weather (even DRY), so I was NOT going to put them on the car until then anyway.
The group buy, 16x7 RPF1 people have to wait almost that long as well, so I don't feel so bad.
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