What kind of tires are you running on your GP?
 

I was killing some time last night and I was curious what the treadwear was on my Kuhmo's...DAM! I knew they were sticky but didnt realize the treadwear was 50 lol. So what tires are yall running on the street? After doing some digging I see some people are getting 2 and 3k miles out a set.

Im considering buying another set of rims with street tires and use the kuhmos for autox or the track.

Any suggestions?

Pilot supersports are a popular option. I personally like the Dunlop Z2.

Are you guys running stock size or something else like 215/45/17? If running 215/45/17 then did you lower the car? I wanna see how much lowering can be done before rubbing starts kicking in.

It will depend on your offset as to how much rubbing you get. With a 215/45/17 you could go pretty low but the handling would suffer as you're getting into the "bad" parts of the camber curve in the front and rear if you lower too much.

We're running a 235/40/17 Dunlop Z2

I am all stock right now. I am hoping to use 215/45/17 Yokohama A048 after I finish with the Kumhos. Those tires are pretty bulky as well so not sure if there's another space to avoid rubbing. 235 is too wide for my likings.

Super Sports on mine. Pulled the Kuhmos off and saving for a track day. No problems, still gets plenty of grip on dry days. Don't drive my GP in the rain if I don't have to.

Enjoy the GP!:thumbsup:

Are your super sports in 205/45/17?

Yes. No run flats.

I loved the PSS on my CTSV so that will probably be my next set. My current dilemma is what to do with these kuhmos. I hate to waste them on the street just playing around when they would be the better option for the track but it seems a bit excessive to mount/unmount them on my GP wheels every event. Ideal would be to have a second set of GP wheels but that would prob be next to impossible to find at a reasonable price im guessing.

BFG Sports 205/45/17

Why do you need a separate set of GP wheels? You can pick up some cheaper Motegis from Tire Rack for like $130 each. Or get something used off the forums. They're just track wheels...

+1. I wouldn't go to the expense of a second set of GP rims for track use. I'm actually borrowing another set from someone with a R56 Challenge car when I want to run the Kuhmos.

I wouldn't exclusively run the Kuhmos on the track and I personally like to keep the current look on the car but like I stated earlier the odds of me finding GP wheels at a decent price are next to none so this is the route I'll more than likely go.

Why are people using 205/45/17 on their stock GP wheels when they are 7.5 inches wide which will then expose more of the wheel lip for damages? Why not use 215/45 or 215/40 instead?

I will be going with 215/40/17 PSS at the least

I didn't think the PSS comes in 215/40/17. Only 205/45/17 or 215/45/17.

Yea what I said 215/45/17 :lol:

Are the Kuhmos available for purchase if one decided to go back with them? I'm seeing the Ecsta XS but not the V700.

You can but TireRack doesn't have the mini's size. I thought the V700s were being phased out. I guess Kumho is making a special run for the GP2.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Ecsta+V700

If you're looking for something similar I would go with the R888.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Ecsta+V700

You could go with something else but other tires (like the RA1) like a little more camber than the stock GP2 is able to provide. So I think the R888 might be the best option for a replacement tire. They come in 215/45/17.

Anyone tried Yokohama ADVAN A048?

Couldn't get 215's in PSS when I was looking right as the GP was released.

Yes I've had these on a couple MINI's and they are great and super sticky

Would these tires in 215/45/17 fit on a stock GP at the highest suspension setting with no rubbing? They look bigger than most tires at the same size spec.

Falken Azenis RT615 200tw 215/ 45 /17 :thumbsup:

Falken Azenis with spacers 12 mm, dropped1/2" back & 3/8" front

I am running Yokohama S Drive 215/40R17

I'm really liking the look of those spacers. I know the pictures probably don't do the car justice as they didnt on my CTSV. Now that you have them on the car are there any drawbacks to the spacers? i.e. significant increase in rock kick up on paint...

Time for new tires. Will 215/45 17 work with out spacer on the lowest setting?

Yes. Have it on mine, lowest settings, original rims, no problems

can you share a pic of your car? I have 215/45 michelin PSS and curious what it would look like on the lowest setting. is it noticeably stiffer than a higher setting?

Yokohama Neova AD08Rs.

Love 'em.

thinking between Dunlop Direzza DZ102 or Bridgestone Potenza RE760, any 1 run 215 45 17 on there gp?

I run 215/45/17 RE-11As on the stock GP wheels. No problems.

I really love the stock Kumhos. The Kumhos really make the car.

So its been awhile, hows everyone liking their tires? Im hopefully pulling the gp out of storage next week and needs some new rubber. Any updates would be great!

Has anyone tried the Dunlop Direzza DZ102? Seems to be a good tread life doing MTTS this year and need something or the trip thats going to last lol

I was looking at getting PSS before but am open to other options. I see some of you are running 205/45/17 and some 215/45/17 which is preferred? I plan on just street driving with maybe a couple autox this summer and track time on MTTS.

Also looking at the Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position.

I just bought a set, but am waiting to mount them for when I bring the car out of storage. If you are in Buffalo and thinking of taking car out next week, I should be thinking of doing the same. Concerned for that one last snow storm though...

Mines out! Well its in my heated garage but I had it out yesterday! I ordered the DZ102s today. Talked to a few people and the track instructor said they are good tire for doing 1-2 HPDE events. I guess they will make more noise and let you know whats going on over the Z2's. Getting installed thursday! Great tread life going to be way better than the runflats!

I read your post too quick... I actually have a set of DZII waiting to be mounted.

Question: are you filling with air or Nitrogen? My OEM tires have Nitrogen and I am thinking of putting air in the DZIIs just so I can adjust in my driveway if needed.

Of course, it's only a JCW (highly modded tho) but we run 235/40/17 sumitomo on rota rb's (all dirt cheap) dropped 2" and NO rubbing,NO scraping. This combo is GREAT.

ISAMIN

Way has a really good point using the BFG.

I personally use another brand on mine. Yoko AD08R. Next size will be 225 rather than 215 45 17. My wife's clubman uses the Pilot Spots and I notice a much softer ride in her car.