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You don't recommend 225/50/15 for track use? I see lots of people running this, but I also see the benefit of 225/45.

- Marc

 

I can attest to the 225-45-16 A048 setup....phenomenal...even for the street :devil:

 

Ryan--what about 225/45/15 Nitto-01?

Same compound as the Toyo R888, different tread pattern, and the Nitto's are good out of the box--no need to shave.

 

If I might suggest to split up among summer and all season? Makes a diff for those north of the mason dixon line (at least for this lazy mini maniac!)

Also while I just put on a set and not fully tested I am liking the set of 215/35/18 Nitto NeoGen's

 

Nice work!

But I would like to see the summer tires and the track tires separated out.

 

Great list. I am sure I will coming back to this thread for reference.

What about the Kuhmo XS or RE-11 225/50/16? (if they would fit) I know the size wouldn't help with gearing, but it gives you wider versions of two of grassroots motorsports' top rated tires.

 

I've seen fitment on 225/50/16 be about 50/50 - lots of people rub in the rear, on the interior. There is a metal piece there that causes issues.

 

225/35/18 is a great size for the MINI, but only about two tires to choose from (both good but pricey).

 

Toyo T1R and Goodyear F1 Asymmetric (MUCH better than the Sumitomo's and Toyo...slightly better than PS2's). I think Yoko makes the Parada Spec-2 as well in that size....a VERY competent budget tire

 

Really.........?

I had heard and read that it was kinda on the bottom of the summer high perf. tire list.:confused5:

 

This is good reference, everyones opinions on tires is a bit different. My first set of GDS3 in 215 45 17 stuck like glue, the current set feel like a set of Sears Oreo cookie discs. I may look at the Dirreza's next, but am not sure if I want something stickier.

 

215/40 17 Falken RT615's.....very sticky and got about 15k on the current set. Just a little smaller in diameter so it throws off the speedo about 2 mph though. Very happy with them although never really made it out to the track or autocross so Im probably going to switch to something with a little more treadwear and sacrifice a little grip :frown5:

Steve

BTW: Ryephile thanks alot bro for putting this all together....much appreciated by all of us!

 

I got 3 times the wear out of the first set of GSD3's and they were at least twice as good, go figure. I was just about set on the 615's, then a new round of tires came out and many were said to be better than them. I may just get the 615's anyway since they are a proven item. I need grip more than treadwear at this point, but I'd like to get at least 8-10K if possible.

 

let's be clear that F1 Asymmetric are NOT F1 GSD3. Asymmetric use carbon fiber reinforced sidewalls and have phenomenal performance compared to the squishy GSD3.

225/35/18 F1 Asymmetric: