Best Summer Tires

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  1. Sleek Motoring

    Sleek Motoring Local Shop Owner

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    Thanks for all the responses guys!

    I should have clarified more, I am looking for a SUMMER ONLY tire for spirited driving. This car is not my DD. I just wanted something that would last me at least a season or two!

    So Far these seem to be the the closest to what I am looking for!

    Thanks Dave!

     
  2. TheModFather

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    Either the Zll's or Hankook RS3's then.... Or NT-01's if your OK with only having them last 5000 miles. :)
     
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    #23 Sleek Motoring, Dec 15, 2014
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    What about the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 or yokohama advan neova ad08 r

    Also what about size? I will be running them on 17" Breyton GTS-R's till The BBS RGR get bought!

    The car will be tastefully lowered a touch on coil-overs/with camber plates and adj control arms. Can I get get away with 225/45/17? Or is 215/45/17 the most I can get away with?
     
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    I put a solid 5k on my AD08Rs from July-Nov, with who-knows-how-many autocross runs, and they were surprisingly resilient and not too much the worse for wear.

    They won't last 30k, but if you're looking for a sticky summer tire that wears well and isn't bad in the rain, you really can't go wrong with the Neova.
     
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    On my 2003 R53 I had BBS RGR 17x7 et38 with H&R lowering springs (about 1" drop) and 215/40-17 tires. I had rubbing on the rear wheel arch when the suspension was loaded. I had to trim the plastic wheel arch and wheel well liner to eliminate the rubbing. I suggest 215/40 max with the RGR wheels and lowered.

    In 215/40-17 size I would go with the Dunlap Direzza ZII Star Spec.
     
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    I am on my second season with my Star Specs and I beat them hard on the Dragon. :ihih:
     
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    Now I must choose. Its down to the Yokohama neova or the dunlop direzza star spec.

    may just stick with stock sizing...The 45's are already a b^tch to get on and off the rim. Its always a game not scratching them.
     
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    While that is true Dave - you also don't really put miles on the car over the summer. :)

     
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    FTFY
     
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    Any brand of tire that makes you think you are Lewis Hamilton....
     
  11. Dave.0

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    Yes I do, that's when I drive it the most.

    and Savvy :incazzato: Wrong finger but you get the idea --> :Thumbsup:
     
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    What brand of tire would make you feel like a $#@&? :cornut:
     
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    Answer: OEM run flats :lol:
     
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    I have one sitting in my garage that someone can have....for free!
     
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    Just one? How do you end up with just one run flat tire?
     
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    Damaged one and then sold 2 of them to PMsummer last year. It only has about 5,000 miles on it.
     
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    Size?
     
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    205/45-17
     
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    Bring it Saturday, ok? Wife's S can use it as a spare. Trust me, she will find a way to render it useless...LOL
     
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    I'll bring the tire and your "special gift"
     

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