Autocross and Street Tire recommendations for 1995 M-Edition BBS wheels

[Phatmiata]

I know the OEM tires size is 195-50/15 however I was wondering what tires you guys are using for 15x6 wheels? I need to get some new tires soon but looking for a good street/autoX tire. Car is only driven once per week to local club meets and wanted to take it to the track on occasion as well. The last tires I had were Yokohama A032-R, I don't need them quite as grippy as that, but it sure was fun while I had them. :teehee:

What 15" multi-use street/track tires are you guys using?

[revlimiter]

Dunlop Star Spec in 205/50/15
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=05VR5Z1SS&tab=Sizes

They're truly excellent. They approach race tires in terms of sticky. I've got two sets.

[friday]

Star specs are good. They also last quite a long time for that level of grip.

[kung fu jesus]

For that kind of light useage, go r-comps again. Nitto NT01 or Toyo RA1. 205-50-15.

[Phatmiata]

the 205's are cheaper than the 195's? what the heck? more rubber less money, I likey!

[Phatmiata]

For that kind of light useage, go r-comps again. Nitto NT01 or Toyo RA1. 205-50-15.

I know right, considering this is not my daily driver with limited miles im thinking I might want something in the 180 to 100 treadwear rating area.

Like these Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+Neova+AD08&partnum=05VR5AD08&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Or even something crazy like these Yokohama ADVAN A048

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+A048&partnum=05VR5048M&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Im sure the A048's are loud as hell though.

[EMMI]

i have Kumho XSs right now... pretty decent IMO

[Phatmiata]

i have Kumho XSs right now... pretty decent IMO

You mean these right? that's a good price and treadwear too!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+XS&partnum=05WR5EXS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

[Muzdaman]

Im using Toyo R1Rs. I dont use my car that much, usually weekends only, they are lasting longer than expected and they are great on the track.

[Andy]

just saying 1995 bbs wheels are 15 x 6 not 15 x 7

[etikoner]

^205 would still work for them.

I wanna try a really sticky tire for my next set.

Advan A048's look so sexy

[Phatmiata]

just saying 1995 bbs wheels are 15 x 6 not 15 x 7

Fixed, thank you!

[psulja]

Dunlop Star Spec in 205/50/15
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=05VR5Z1SS&tab=Sizes

They're truly excellent. They approach race tires in terms of sticky. I've got two sets.


Star specs are good. They also last quite a long time for that level of grip.

I'm waiting for a call back from Discount Tire about a set of star specs. Just have to see if they will price match TireRack at $115 a tire rather than $130 a tire, if they do I'll be ordering some tonight.

[KAL]

I just bought some Federal 595 and they seem to be good value. They're not R888 or A048, but they're quiet and apparently long-lasting.
205's on 15x6.5 wheels below (they're closer to 215).

https://img.skitch.com/20120604-xm3mt3814bs2b2u239byme1f9t.jpg

[wongmic75]

Starspecs have been very good for me... and wear has been pretty good too!

[etikoner]

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/toyo/toyo_proxes_r888_ci2_l.jpg

These look awesome
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Toyo&tireModel=Proxes+R888&partnum=055VR4R888&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&wtpackage=true

Expensive, though

[wannafbody]

I have Star Specs and Yoke AD08's. Both are really good and both are good in the rain.

[Phatmiata]

where did you get the Yokohama AD08's and what size?

[Blueiii]

Phat - you mentioned you plan to autocross the car. Are you limited to a street tire by the class?

I also need new tires, and I race in the RTR class. For next year the R1R is illegal, however there are a lot of new tires coming out in early 2013. There have been tests showing the Star Spec 2 to be 1-2 seconds faster on a 60 second course (compared the the current Z1). I've also seen that every year in March, Dunlop offers a $100 off promotion if you buy 4 tires.

I'll be looking at 185/60/14 Star Spec 2s myself!

Yuuuuuuum:

http://tyre.dunlop.co.jp/tyre/lineup/passenger/direzza/z2/

[wannafbody]

I got the AD 08's from Discount Tire and I'm running 205 50 15 on a 7.5 inch rim. I took them out today in the rain and mid 40's temp and they still stuck to the road like glue.

[Rogue]

I have been running 205s on my 93LE for years and have been pleased with the handling and the look.
I have Smashed cones, and tracked, as well as daily driven.
I have run RE-01, RE-11 and T1Rs I'm looking to replace soon.
I even run 205s on the LE my wife drives.