Tires on 14" BSS rims
WOOHOO!! Time for some new tires. Now, the question is what size to go with. I have 185/60R14 now. would it be possible to get something a little wider? if so, what does everyone else with the 14" bbs put on?
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If it was me... and it wasn't going to be a winter tire... 14"s get 195/60/14 Azenis RT-615s.
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:werd:
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Originally Posted by Splitime
(Post 132844)
If it was me... and it wasn't going to be a winter tire... 14"s get 195/60/14 Azenis RT-615s.
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I wasn't thrilled with the tread-life of my Azenis (on BBS 14"). It's not very cheap if you get less than 10k miles on them! I went with the last set of Toyo T1-S that edgeracing had (so paid ~$45 per tire) in 195/55/14 and am pretty pleased for around-town spirited driving. The sidewall isn't nearly as stiff as the Azenis, so the road imperfections are soaked up a bit (which is good with the stock Bilsten LE/R-pkg suspension). But that said, I'd never track it with these tires, and I probably would only buy them again if another deal came up (with the T1-R).
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Originally Posted by Atlanta93LE
(Post 132970)
I wasn't thrilled with the tread-life of my Azenis (on BBS 14"). It's not very cheap if you get less than 10k miles on them! I went with the last set of Toyo T1-S that edgeracing had (so paid ~$45 per tire) in 195/55/14 and am pretty pleased for around-town spirited driving. The sidewall isn't nearly as stiff as the Azenis, so the road imperfections are soaked up a bit (which is good with the stock Bilsten LE/R-pkg suspension). But that said, I'd never track it with these tires, and I probably would only buy them again if another deal came up (with the T1-R).
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OP didn't mention the use of the tires, so I just thought I'd offer another viewpoint.
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Originally Posted by Atlanta93LE
(Post 132977)
OP didn't mention the use of the tires, so I just thought I'd offer another viewpoint.
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I love my 195-60-14 Hankook RS-2s. Better wet traction than the azenis which is important in houston.
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I'd cram the 225/40/14 Toyo T1Rs on there for maximum width and low low gearing!
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Originally Posted by hustler
(Post 132975)
Right, but on the track the azenis will outlast anything aside from the ra-1's.
although it wont grip nearly as well ;) |
Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 133019)
although it wont grip nearly as well ;)
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if you don't know that yet, you're probably not ;)
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what about Azenis 912s? i know they're all-season, but they're comfortable as HELL and they last forever (UTQ 360)
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Originally Posted by Oscar
(Post 133059)
if you don't know that yet, you're probably not ;)
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Originally Posted by TonyC
(Post 133064)
what about Azenis 912s? i know they're all-season, but they're comfortable as HELL and they last forever (UTQ 360)
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912s ARE high mileage tires. so yes there is a point. obviously A/S tires yield higher mileage than your RT615/RS2...
i just softened the TEINs all the way around yesterday. that + the 912s make the miata actually livable. i just can't have 2 roadsters pounding my kidneys 7 days a week... |
Originally Posted by TonyC
(Post 133641)
912s ARE high mileage tires. so yes there is a point. obviously A/S tires yield higher mileage than your RT615/RS2...
i just softened the TEINs all the way around yesterday. that + the 912s make the miata actually livable. i just can't have 2 roadsters pounding my kidneys 7 days a week... |
I have 195/55/14 Toyo T1-R's. On the street they are awsome, but on the 3 autocrosses I've had them on my car is all over. I think it is mostly the 195 width, but I can't say for sure (my not so great driving might be behind it as well?).
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so what would be the easyest tire size to slide on???
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