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Phatmiata
06-22-2015, 06:22 AM
Looking for some street tires, but would prefer the best handling/sticky tires I can find.

The car is only driven on weekends, so I can get away with a low treadwear, no problem

Wouldn't mind autoXing it too

Wheels are 15x7 BBS.


recommendations???

BoBo
06-22-2015, 06:34 AM
205/50-15 RE-71R
205/50-15 Dirrezza Z2 star spec

Dandy
06-22-2015, 07:51 AM
Based on price from Tirerack (and of course, very good performance), these tires are worthy of consideration:

Dunlop Direzza DZ102 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+DZ102&partnum=05VR5DZ102
Yokohama S-Drive http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=S.drive&partnum=05VR5S

For a little bit more, check out:
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+Neova+AD08+R&partnum=05VR5AD08R



I have no direct experience with any of the above mentioned tires, but based on ratings and feedback, these are tires I would consider along with BoBo's suggestions.

druz
06-22-2015, 08:16 AM
The new BFG Rival S is supposed to be very fast, along with the RE71R.

Circuit Dreaming
06-22-2015, 08:51 AM
My Kumho XS tires have been very good to me. I have raced the heck out of them, and they feel like they have held up extremely well for ~2 years now. Even on race tracks they grip more than I'm almost brave enough to test. I will say the car is not very easy to "save" if you spin out on these, as once the rear end starts spinning and you correct it the car regains grip in a harsh, abrupt manner. Also they are awful for racing in heavy rain, but fine when driving normally.

Tkblazer
06-22-2015, 09:54 AM
I'm happy with the ad08r's I'm running on my car.now. grip is great and they are fairly quiet although they are fairly new still. I liked the rivals before but they were somewhat louder.

blkpearl
06-22-2015, 09:55 AM
205/50/15 rivals

Phatmiata
06-22-2015, 12:52 PM
I'm happy with the ad08r's I'm running on my car.now. grip is great and they are fairly quiet although they are fairly new still. I liked the rivals before but they were somewhat louder.



Man those Yokohama Advan Neova AD08-R Tires are pricey!! But Im sure they are worth the money, might have to save up for those. I've always been a Yokohama fan though. :teehee:

kung fu jesus
06-22-2015, 01:31 PM
Randy,

Just some thoughts and consideration...

195 vs 205

on a 7" wide wheel, you will get a square setup on a 195. A 205 will fit fine, but you may feel more squirm and slip angle. Personal preference. I like a 195 for the lighter feel and *slightly* less traction/grip. The car feels a little more agile and loose on a narrower tire.

For a 195, I would consider the Toyo R1R or a Dunlop Direzza Z2 Star Spec, just so you have some decent wet-weather ability should you get caught in a passing shower and such.

On a 205, maybe consider a Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R, the Direzza Z2 Star Spec, Yokohama Advan Neova Ad08R, or Toyo Proxes RA1.

A few of those are R-comp tires with good wear characteristics. The RA1 is known for it's wet-weather capabilities, which is rare in a comp tire.

The only caveat I have, because I know how clean you like to keep your cars, is the extra road blasting really sticky tires can do to the lower body. Still, driving a comp tire on the streets is HUGE fun!

Phatmiata
06-22-2015, 02:16 PM
The last tires I used was actually Yokohama Advan 032r and they had a treadwear of like 50 or so....

It's way overkill for a street car, but I NEVER, and I mean NEVER drive my Miata in the rain if at all possible. :fab:

I know the DOT race tires will be messy and very LOUD, (it sounded like a monster truck in the cabin) but wow the difference in corner grip is night and day once they are broken in.

I would do a 195 but the cool sticky stuff in a 15" is 205, but yeah 195 would be the way to go for sure. :burnout:

Tkblazer
06-22-2015, 02:44 PM
Man those Yokohama Advan Neova AD08-R Tires are pricey!! But Im sure they are worth the money, might have to save up for those. I've always been a Yokohama fan though. :teehee:
I think I paid about 115 a tire from tirerack, so it's about in line with the other offerings

kung fu jesus
06-22-2015, 02:44 PM
The Direzza Z2 Starspecs are excellent. I had them on my e30 and a Miata. I tracked and DD on them. I recommend them. I know it's not too important, but they are also amazingly good in the rain, even down near the wear bars.

the 195/50-15 sizing is perfect for what you want.

Phatmiata
06-22-2015, 02:51 PM
Wet is always a factor in Florida, rain comes outta no where in the summer, but only last 10 minutes, but that is just enough time to make the streets wet and greasy with road oil. Thanks for the heads up.

Unk577
06-22-2015, 05:08 PM
Hankook RS3, I prefer them over the Starspecs I used to have. I'll come pick you up during the next rain storm and take you for a ride down some back roads.

BoBo
06-23-2015, 09:01 PM
I have the DZ102 right now and the grip is excellent with ultra high treadwear. It's not as grippy as the XS tires I used last year but the DZ102 should last you a very long time.

Nyaa
06-23-2015, 09:29 PM
I can second DZ102s. I've been having a lot of fun with them, and they've served me well in the wet. They're cheap too. I don't know if you could do better for that price

ActiveNA6
06-23-2015, 10:16 PM
Falken Azenis 615k you won't be disappointed 205/50/15

wannafbody
06-23-2015, 10:18 PM
The Kuhmo V720 is $99 at Tire Rack for a 205 50 15.

BoBo
06-23-2015, 10:21 PM
^ +1 Azenis RT-615k looks great and performs well.

crispher
07-01-2015, 04:06 AM
The Azenis RT-615k are great for track use and for street use they are fairly good.

etikoner
07-01-2015, 11:14 PM
Rt615k are good due to their price. They also tend to run a bit wider than their size would suggest. I don't think they're near grip levels of other street legal comp tires out today. Thread blocks also provide good control in the rain as long as you don't let them get too worn and then try and speed on wet roads.

JamieH
07-02-2015, 02:21 PM
Yoko S-Drives are kinda meh. Came on my car when I bought her.

Replaced with BFG Sport Comp2s. Good tire, but have a narrow limit once you reach it.

Both 195 on a 7, the BFG runs wider. S-Drives were perfectly square while the Sport Comp2s ran over a little showing some sidewall buldge.

For what they are, the BFGs have a surprising amount of grip. But, I don't reccomend them unless you can control them at their limit. From my experience, they just start to talk when reaching the limit, push them too much more, they go quiet and slip.

Of course, the Sport Comp2s can't compare to the <200 treadwear crowd.

HarryB
07-03-2015, 01:24 PM
Do not know if Pirellis' PZero Nero are a thing in US, but I am super happy with mine (albeit in 16")

wannafbody
07-05-2015, 11:49 PM
615K's are about 4 years behind the latest tires. Yoke AD08R's are another great tire but a bit pricy.

Inspecta
07-06-2015, 10:12 AM
I am rocking the 205 50 15 Dunlop Z2 SS. They have not let me down yet in an autocross yet.

Pyr0monk3y
07-06-2015, 10:16 AM
I agree with the 615k criticisms. I drove a track day on them last Saturday. I liked that they made a lot of noise near the limit, it made threshold braking less dicey. The issue was their tendency to sharply drop off over the limit. They are not as forgiving as Dunlop's ZII for example.

kung fu jesus
07-06-2015, 11:27 AM
I have run through a few sets of 615Ks. Not a bad tire for the price, but they overheat quickly and get greasy.

Phatmiata
01-06-2016, 08:24 PM
probably gonna order the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08-R this week, in 205/50-15 using the 15" BBS wheels from my 1995 Merlot. should look better now that the car is finally lowered. :mrgreen:

HarryB
01-07-2016, 03:14 AM
I keep hearing the best from people that have tried the AD08-Rs, waiting for impressions!

wannafbody
01-07-2016, 10:25 PM
I liked my regular AD 08's better than the original Star Spec. For some odd reason, my Star Specs developed odd wear patches in spots.

90blue
04-29-2016, 03:40 PM
probably gonna order the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08-R this week, in 205/50-15 using the 15" BBS wheels from my 1995 Merlot. should look better now that the car is finally lowered. :mrgreen:

Would like to hear your review on the Yokos 08s.

Phatmiata
07-08-2016, 08:29 AM
bump, never did order new tires, just checking to see if anyone has some new reviews?

I need some new 15" tires like yesterday

MemphisMiata
07-08-2016, 02:50 PM
Just put on a new set of Kumho Ecsta 195 50 15s. Very reasonably priced & very happy with the performance as everyday drivers. I have only used them in the dry.
The guys at Discount Tire in Spring, TX treated me right!

NCGreasemonkey
07-08-2016, 11:52 PM
Not the best of reviews for you, Randy. But I have been running Hankook VENTUS V2 CONCEPT2

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V2+concept2&partnum=05HR5H457&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Since the Dial-in's were mounted. With an open-diff. and on the street they wear well and little noise ( remember I have 70D engine mounts so finding noises is a fact of life ). Great in all weather. Sticky enough for the out roads back from the BRP runs.

But you have glimpses of Noir and the rabbit-hole. Her next set are going to be Hankook VENTUS Z214

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+Z214&partnum=05ZR5Z214C51&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

and a spare set of wheels. Don't think these would be good in rain.

:cheers:

HarryB
07-10-2016, 04:25 AM
I have heard extremely good reviews for Bridgestones RE002 as well.

SLO NA6
10-20-2016, 09:51 PM
How about Hankook rs3 in 195/50r15 or 205/50r15?

Hyper
10-23-2016, 10:19 AM
I am also looking for a road tire with less road noise, the middle gelin pilot I have in the car now are driving me nuts, they sound like a off road truck tires

The Driver
10-23-2016, 03:41 PM
BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2. Whisper quiet, unbelievable wet traction (even in light wet snow, don't ask) and EXCELLENT traction.

JamieH
10-23-2016, 04:31 PM
And if you are hesitant about the Sport Comp 2s because of the tread wear rating of 340, thinking that it's an indication of them not having great grip, I assure you, they punch above their weight.

The only downside to them are their limited sizes for a 15" application. Which are 195/50 and 195/55.

The Driver
10-23-2016, 04:49 PM
Hey Phattie? 15X7 BBS? Dude, the 95M BBS are 15X6, did you get new hardware?

wannafbody
10-24-2016, 06:06 PM
I got a set of Star Spec 2 and it's the only set of tires of mine that don't have the 65mph shimmy.