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turbogarrett
01-02-2006, 06:04 PM
What kind of tires is everyone (maybe all of 5 on this site) using that takes their car to roadcourse, high speed autox stuff. I'm looking into some stickier rubber for this year. I'm torn between toyo ra-1 and kuhmo mx. I drive the car on a regular basis in the summer, so I need something that will do ok in an occasional rain, which is why I'm leaning more towards the mx. Anyways, thoughts, opinions? TIA-Garrett

y2kws6
01-02-2006, 06:52 PM
If you want the best traction on all senses then use BFG Eagle F1's, if you are looking for only RR tires then I would say Hoosiers. Both cost the most, but you will appreciate the difference when you go to use them. Believe me I miss the Eagles.

Dan

turbogarrett
01-02-2006, 07:54 PM
If you want the best traction on all senses then use BFG Eagle F1's, if you are looking for only RR tires then I would say Hoosiers. Both cost the most, but you will appreciate the difference when you go to use them. Believe me I miss the Eagles.

Dan

Are you referring to the goodyear f1 supercar tires that come on z06's? Unfortunately for me, they don't list them in a 255/40/17 (17 x 9's in front). Anybody try the BFG ta-kd's?

y2kws6
01-02-2006, 08:58 PM
No the 275/40/17s that cam stock on the SS or WS6 packages.

Dan

turbogarrett
01-21-2006, 10:06 AM
Well I decided on the kuhmo mx, 255 f and 275 r. I have read many favorable reviews on these tires and it seems the only complaint is the sidewalls being a little too soft, which doesn't bother me because I don't autox much, it should help straightline traction and should provide a little extra cushion on these bumpy city streets. Also the price is hard to beat at <$600 shipped for the set. I'll have a review on april 10th :D

TransAm12sec
01-21-2006, 02:54 PM
from tirerack?

turbogarrett
01-21-2006, 06:35 PM
Yep, I would have went through big bear, but they don't carry kuhmo.

GTSLOW
01-23-2006, 03:29 AM
Kumho Ecsta MX's
245/45/17
255/45/17

Cheap nice traction!!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=ECSTA+MX&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=445YR7EMX&fromCompare1=yes&place=23

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/kumho/ku_ecsta_mx_ci2_l.jpg

SSmike1
01-23-2006, 12:48 PM
THE BEST IS HOOSIER R3S04 DOT R COMPOUND
UTQG = 40!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HERE IS THE link YOU WANT,...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/comp.jsp

BUT A SET OF THESE COMPETITION TIRES!!!!!!!!

AND YOU WILL SMOKE ANYONE ON THE STREET
CAUSE YOU WILL HAVE THE TRACTION!!!!!!

THESE ARE THE BEST FOR THE TRACK TOO.

The TOYO RA1 is a Full DOT R coumpound tire,
UTQG = 100

The Kuhmo MX is a 200 UTQG which is harder,

BUT much softer than a Street tire Like Goodyear Eagle F1's
which has a UTQG = 300

THE LOWER the UTQG number, the BETTER = softer = MORE TRACTION

you want tires that are R compound DOT
Like Hoosiers R3SO4 or Toyo RA1, etc...




What kind of tires is everyone (maybe all of 5 on this site) using that takes their car to roadcourse, high speed autox stuff. I'm looking into some stickier rubber for this year. I'm torn between toyo ra-1 and kuhmo mx. I drive the car on a regular basis in the summer, so I need something that will do ok in an occasional rain, which is why I'm leaning more towards the mx. Anyways, thoughts, opinions? TIA-Garrett

GTSLOW
01-24-2006, 03:22 AM
What kind of tires is everyone (maybe all of 5 on this site) using that takes their car to roadcourse, high speed autox stuff. I'm looking into some stickier rubber for this year. I'm torn between toyo ra-1 and kuhmo mx. I drive the car on a regular basis in the summer, so I need something that will do ok in an occasional rain, which is why I'm leaning more towards the mx. Anyways, thoughts, opinions? TIA-Garrett

Get the mx's, they're pretty good in the rain too!

To bad shipping is so much. The Ecsta MX's seller for around 50-60 bucks here in korea (where kumhos are made)!!

SSmike1
01-25-2006, 12:18 PM
Get the mx's, they're pretty good in the rain too!

To bad shipping is so much. The Ecsta MX's seller for around 50-60 bucks here in korea (where kumhos are made)!!

BRING 4, 275/40/17 home, ill pay ya!

I need 4 Kumho ECSTA V710's

its a DOT R compound, with Just 2 Groves in tire.

http://www.kumhousa.com/Products/PtnDetails.asp?mainCatID=1&PtnID=EV710&refAction=PtnDetail

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Kumho&model=ECSTA+V710

TransAm12sec
01-25-2006, 04:40 PM
Would you really be able to bring them home?

SSmike1
01-25-2006, 04:58 PM
i am hoping so!

they cost $200 each, here in states!

:)

y2kws6
01-25-2006, 09:29 PM
Dood get the military shipping rate. I set that up for my rugs to come home from Germany at like $25 for a 80lb. box.

Dan

GTSLOW
01-26-2006, 05:53 AM
Heh I wish it was like that over here. Heck I had to pay 55 bucks just to ship an rc car!!

Although if I were to slim up my household goods I could probably get 6-8 tires in there :wooo

And yes mike I've seen the 710 over here. There were some skylines at a local carshow with them.

SSmike1
01-26-2006, 05:26 PM
well NAN
your an E4
when i was an E4
they paid for 2500 POUNDS to be shipped
of My personal stuff.

I would Consider TIRES as your Personal stuff.

If you can get them that cheap,
i will buy 4 ECSTA 710's.

PLEASE! :banana1:

Al
01-27-2006, 02:17 AM
Falken Azinis. They make my integra GRIP!

http://www.saltgod.org/1991240sx/azenis01.jpg

GTSLOW
01-27-2006, 06:33 AM
well NAN
your an E4
when i was an E4
they paid for 2500 POUNDS to be shipped
of My personal stuff.

I would Consider TIRES as your Personal stuff.

If you can get them that cheap,
i will buy 4 ECSTA 710's.

PLEASE! :banana1:

LOL you've been smoking the good ganja son. The army has changed plus I'm overseas and I live in barracks. I checked and I get a dinky little weight limit.

turbogarrett
01-27-2006, 06:38 AM
I hear the falken's heat up fast and are designed more for autox. What type of racing are you doing with the integra?

GTSLOW
01-27-2006, 06:42 AM
They dont look like they'd do that well in the rain tho.

SSmike1
01-27-2006, 11:51 AM
RAIN?????

we are talking REAL traction when its dry!!!!!!!

no rain dancing here!
:)

yes, Nan, i lived off base, and got 2500 LBS shipping.

GTSLOW
01-28-2006, 12:15 AM
RAIN?????

we are talking REAL traction when its dry!!!!!!!

no rain dancing here!
:)

yes, Nan, i lived off base, and got 2500 LBS shipping.

I'm going off the original posters question. :punch:


I drive the car on a regular basis in the summer, so I need something that will do ok in an occasional rain, which is why I'm leaning more towards the mx. Anyways, thoughts, opinions? TIA-Garrett

number1
01-30-2006, 09:36 AM
I run Nitto 555R2's and love them, car is mainly driven on dry pavement. I don't know if the make any other size except for 275/40R17. They are still a R compound tire, just has some tread incase you hit a little rain on the street.

GTSLOW
02-05-2006, 03:39 AM
You got a link to these? Whats the treadwear?

Al
02-05-2006, 02:03 PM
I hear the falken's heat up fast and are designed more for autox. What type of racing are you doing with the integra?

W2W & AutoX