[ZTWsquared]

(04-22-2012, 09:59 AM)Mystake Wrote: My stock 16s are getting track rubber,
the 17s I have are getting DD rubber.

Recommendations for either?
I'm looking at dunlop star specs for the 16s as they come in the same size as the car had stock

for the 17s I wanted general exclaim UHP's but they're not available in the stock size. I'm guessing this doesn't actually really matter as long as I can get something that fits in the wheel well, right? My 14s (for winter) are off by about 5% on the speedo (they read 5% faster than actual speed).

honestly I don't know dick about tires. all I know is I had general exclaim UHP's as my past DD/Track tire and I liked em for DD not as much for track hence why I'd like to get em again for DD rubber on the 17s.

Halp?

I'd go the other way 'round - 16s for the street and 17s for the track.

For the track: Kumho Ecsta SX or Falken RT-615K for the track (DOT approved means you can drive them to and from the track) - 215-45-17 ... or for a bit more $ and even more grip the Nitto NT-01.

For the street: Kumho Ecsta AST or Falken Ziex ZE-912, for a bit longer lasting tire with good grip, or for a bit more grip but less km the Nitto NeoGen VR or the Dunlop Direzza DZ101 or the Falken FK-452.

My experience with dozens of sets of Falken tires has been flawless - zero defects, they balance perfectly and never had one problem with tread shifting or carcass separation. IMO fantastic value for the money.

My last 4 sets of track tires have been Falken RT-615 (and now the later 615K) and they have given me the best combination possible of grip, longevity, and lots of predictable feedback at the limit of adhesion.