8 Maniac

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So I'm looking to get some new tires soon-ish so I've been keeping my eyes out for deals... I found that tirerack has the eagle F1 supercars for a pretty good price right now. I did a search and found that people seemed pretty pleased with the GS-D3's but those arent available for the price the supercars are going for. The only downside I see is the wet traction. I live in san antonio, so it's almost always dry, but we do get rain from time to time. Obviously it wont be as good as the GS-D3's, but would it be troublesome to run the supercars?

Would there be a good alternative I should look into? I'm trying to keep it around $800... so any input is appreciated. I'm currently running s-03 pole positions and I've been pretty satisfied with them. I'd say I drive spiritedly most the time... I wouldnt say I'm pushing the limit, but I'm not letting the car's ability go to waste by any means. I do intend to auto-x/track the car eventually, but have yet to find time.

Thanks for any advice!

G3tR3DDY2GR3DDY

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I recommend Falken 452 or toyo T1-r

swoope

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link?

and if you are not autoxing or tracking you just cant use the ability of the 03s you are running right now. and they are great tires..

two tires i would look at till i get the link on the f1s.
the new dunlop star spec z1 and the kumho xs. but that depends on the wear rate you are willing to deal with..

beers

swoope

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need that link for robleling road in may????


beers

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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=4

philsbluerx8

i have good year eagle F1, it will be really nice initially but now I lost grips i think. but it will be a good set of street tires tho.

swoope

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that size is not even close to being usable for lots of reasons..

the 235 / 45/ 18 would be a closer choice..

the stock tire dia is 25.9..

the tire in your link is over 27 inches. and very heavy.

beers

8 Maniac

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I guess I forgot to mention I have 18x9 in the back...

So when you say heavy, do you mean for that size, or compared to a stock sized tire? And I never could settle, would 255 or 245 be better for 9"?

swoope

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the big issue is the outside diameter of the tire.. the one you link is huge compared to the stock tire.. my guess is you are going to reduce your gearing down to a 4.10. reduces acceleration and messes with your speedo huge..

and yes they are very heavy.. at that tread wear. i would look at the mentioned above. toyo tr1, in what every size that is close to 25.9 inches. likely a 265 35 18.

btw, they will do fine in auto x or track as you are likely learning.. as i am also..

sometimes the deal is not the deal.. if you could find you 03s for 105 bucks in the 225 45 18 size agian. that would be the way to go..

beers

swoope

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btw, if on that link you click on specs and sizes you can find all the info. like recommended tire width, weight, and the important tire dia..

beers

G3tR3DDY2GR3DDY

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i have the t1-r in a 265/35/18 in the back on a 9.5 wide wheel. flawless setup IMO

Front i have the falken 452 225/40/18 on a 8.5 wide wheel. flawless setup IMO



i like have good lateral grip in the front and good traction in the back.. with decent tread wear. Id rather keep my car on the track/road for 6 months than to put it in the wall for a year :P

swoope

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what wheels. on the small tires?

search darkside for the track weekend in may.. i think it is the 5th and 6th..

no pressure.

beers

G3tR3DDY2GR3DDY

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stern st-2. Not not the lightest..

ill most likely be there. dont worry. go to bed.

Team_Mclaren

GS-D3 are great wet tires. Obviously the supercars are great and will be fine in the wet. They are OEM tires for Z06/CTS-V. Keep in mind that the supercars are quite soft so it wont last you as long.