Do you all sell a 17inch comp tire in the 205-45 -- 215-45 range? If so which do you recommend.
I'm thinking about keeping my stockers for lab days.

Thanks.

 

i had the same question and the overwhelming response is

falken azenis for the 16s

yoko parada spec for 205/45

and yoko es100 for 215/45

hope that helps

 

Alex is this true?

What about the Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-03
and the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 for the stock 17" rims. Likely 215/45-17 size.

I think you meant to write Yoko Parada Spec 2 not "yoko parada spec for 205/45"?
Noisy? Fast tread wear? Sticky tires though. I think not as good if wet??

Lets see what the "boss" says...

 

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>>What about the Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-03
>>

well this is the best big baller good tire out there.
i looked into cost as well, thus i ruled this out :smile:



>>I think you meant to write Yoko Parada Spec 2 not "yoko parada spec for 205/45"?
>>Noisy? Fast tread wear? Sticky tires though. I think not as good if wet??
>>


yes i meant spec 2. had them on my other car, they were great, very sticky

i live in cali and only drive when sunny, so i care and need 0 wet traction

 

Oh, Cost is a factor? Eh. Well then you are totally correct. The S-03 are about $163 each.

>>>>What about the Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S-03
>>>>
>>
>>well this is the best big baller good tire out there.
>>i looked into cost as well, thus i ruled this out :smile:

It is a good track tire if you don't mind the $$$.

>>>>I think you meant to write Yoko Parada Spec 2 not "yoko parada spec for 205/45"?
>>>>Noisy? Fast tread wear? Sticky tires though. I think not as good if wet??
>>>>
>>yes i meant spec 2. had them on my other car, they were great, very sticky
>>
>>i live in cali and only drive when sunny, so i care and need 0 wet traction
Well I live in Hawaii and it rains where I live everyday. But it clears up and the track is in a drier area.
Still it is a consideration. And you forgot to say that you have a big aftermarket audio system so noisy tires
are not a problem. Not even a consideration.

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I would say either s-03 or GS D3. I know of someone running 225/45/17 BFG's KD's.. 17's lack good dedicated track rubber.

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Get dedicated R compounds for the track. Keep the Azeni, SO3s et al. on the street and in STS STX autocross classes.