15x9 wheel, more than 225, less than 275?
11-13-2014, 09:29 AM
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15x9 wheel, more than 225, less than 275?
So right now I have the 15x9 ULs with 225 45 15 RS3 tires all around, a decent combo.
I am wondering about street/ DOT tires, not really slicks.
245 40 15 (only DOT tires found are Maxxis RC-1 and they're a slick tread but 100 treadwear)
275 35 15 (only Hoosier slicks , nothing I'd run for the street, 40 treadwear)
Victra RC-1 | Maxxis USA
I take the car out 2-3 days a week during the warm months, and might take it to work, the gym, class, and then a fun drive the long way home. Needless to say, I'd never get them hot enough.
So help, for next year and better grip, should I go for a wider tire, or a stickier tire? I haven't researched the options in years since I got the RS3 and they were $104 a piece, so that sealed the deal for me. Of course, I was down 100hp/100tq at that time so now I need more. Wet traction is irrelevant as it's a sunshine car only.
I am wondering about street/ DOT tires, not really slicks.
245 40 15 (only DOT tires found are Maxxis RC-1 and they're a slick tread but 100 treadwear)
275 35 15 (only Hoosier slicks , nothing I'd run for the street, 40 treadwear)
Victra RC-1 | Maxxis USA
I take the car out 2-3 days a week during the warm months, and might take it to work, the gym, class, and then a fun drive the long way home. Needless to say, I'd never get them hot enough.
So help, for next year and better grip, should I go for a wider tire, or a stickier tire? I haven't researched the options in years since I got the RS3 and they were $104 a piece, so that sealed the deal for me. Of course, I was down 100hp/100tq at that time so now I need more. Wet traction is irrelevant as it's a sunshine car only.
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11-13-2014, 09:43 AM
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I have the old RS3, and I'm not really sure what's new about the Version 2 in practical terms. I did look at the BFG rivals also. Hows the NT-01 compared to the others?
Never thought of this, and now that I think about it, I don't know anyone who could cut in a tread pattern for me and it sounds very expensive. How much are the Maxxis anyway?
Never thought of this, and now that I think about it, I don't know anyone who could cut in a tread pattern for me and it sounds very expensive. How much are the Maxxis anyway?
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11-13-2014, 09:46 AM
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The R1R and R888 also fall into what I'd consider an acceptable price point at $170 a piece
I also hate how the BFG looks from the side with the tread chunks rolling around to the side. I wouldn't let it sway me away from good performance, but I think tires with a smooth wall look tons better
I also hate how the BFG looks from the side with the tread chunks rolling around to the side. I wouldn't let it sway me away from good performance, but I think tires with a smooth wall look tons better
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11-13-2014, 01:27 PM
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I've ran through a set of 225 Rivals and also a set of new 225 RS3 v2's. The Rivals lasted me about 10k street miles with a few donuts and drifts here and there. The RS3's look like they will last about 10k as well with street driving and about 10 autocross events. IMO, I liked the way the RS3's handled over the Rivals, and it seems like the RS3's are wearing slower as well. I also experienced pretty good wet weather traction with both tires up to the wear bars. I drive an MSM with all the bolt on mods, so roughly 200whp.
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