S2k tires - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Evo Mike · 2007-08-17, 06:46 PM

so i'm looking for some new tires for the honda.. and cant really decide which ones to go with.

i can either get 245 wide (rear) bridgestone reo1r's
OR Toyo RA1's in 255 (rear).

lets hear it

Kevin M · 2007-08-17, 06:48 PM

Well, unless these are strickly track tires, go with the Bridgestones. I presume that you can get the fronts in the correct size for either tire? And if you plan to autocross at all, then definitely get the Bridgestones, because they are legal for street tire PAX, while the RA1s are not competitive against race tires.

Also, I suppose your real question was about if you should go go for the wider tread, but the difference between those two sizes will be negligible. The RA1s are grippier but the slightly increased width isn't a factor in that.

Dean · 2007-08-17, 07:10 PM

17s or 18s?

255 Azenis 615s?

Are you just doing rears, or both ends?

What is/are the OE size(s)?

tysonK · 2007-08-17, 07:24 PM

RE01R's

pull the trigger.

MattR · 2007-08-17, 08:01 PM

I think the RE 01 is the best street tire I've ever driven on. Not only is it grippy, it's quiet, smooth and predictable.

sperry · 2007-08-17, 09:45 PM

If you're willing to spend the big dollars to run R-compounds on the street, Michelin Pilot Sport Cups, hands down. Just don't drive on 'em in the cold.

Otherwise, RE01R's are supposed to be awesome... I've got a set, but they're unmounted so I've yet to drive on 'em.

Evo Mike · 2007-08-18, 04:10 PM

hmm all right.. i was leaning towards teh reo1r's anyway. Oh btw i have OEM nsx wheels.. i think they are a stag set 16's in the front and 17's in the rear.. and i believe tire rack has the reo1r's for the nsx.

i guess my real question had to do with the width.. 255 vs 245. the t1r is a slightly wider tire.. and i wasn't sure if that would have any effect on the grippiness..

anyway thanks. i'll look into orderin a set when i return to reno

zpeed · 2007-08-19, 10:26 AM

Evo Mike on WRX website and drive S2K? what a combination. You might want to post your questions in www.s2ki.com or www.s2kca.com

Nick Koan · 2007-08-19, 12:19 PM

Mike,

You should get these new 5Zigen ZR+ 520 wheels to go with your new Bridgestone RE-01Rs.

2007-08-17, 06:46 PM	#1
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	S2k tires so i'm looking for some new tires for the honda.. and cant really decide which ones to go with. i can either get 245 wide (rear) bridgestone reo1r's OR Toyo RA1's in 255 (rear). lets hear it __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2007-08-17, 06:48 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Well, unless these are strickly track tires, go with the Bridgestones. I presume that you can get the fronts in the correct size for either tire? And if you plan to autocross at all, then definitely get the Bridgestones, because they are legal for street tire PAX, while the RA1s are not competitive against race tires. Also, I suppose your real question was about if you should go go for the wider tread, but the difference between those two sizes will be negligible. The RA1s are grippier but the slightly increased width isn't a factor in that. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-08-17, 07:10 PM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	17s or 18s? 255 Azenis 615s? Are you just doing rears, or both ends? What is/are the OE size(s)? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-08-17, 07:24 PM	#4
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	RE01R's pull the trigger. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-08-17, 08:01 PM	#5
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I think the RE 01 is the best street tire I've ever driven on. Not only is it grippy, it's quiet, smooth and predictable. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-08-17, 09:45 PM	#6
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	If you're willing to spend the big dollars to run R-compounds on the street, Michelin Pilot Sport Cups, hands down. Just don't drive on 'em in the cold. Otherwise, RE01R's are supposed to be awesome... I've got a set, but they're unmounted so I've yet to drive on 'em. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-08-18, 04:10 PM	#7
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	hmm all right.. i was leaning towards teh reo1r's anyway. Oh btw i have OEM nsx wheels.. i think they are a stag set 16's in the front and 17's in the rear.. and i believe tire rack has the reo1r's for the nsx. i guess my real question had to do with the width.. 255 vs 245. the t1r is a slightly wider tire.. and i wasn't sure if that would have any effect on the grippiness.. anyway thanks. i'll look into orderin a set when i return to reno __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2007-08-19, 10:26 AM	#8
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Evo Mike on WRX website and drive S2K? what a combination. You might want to post your questions in www.s2ki.com or www.s2kca.com

2007-08-19, 12:19 PM	#9
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Mike, You should get these new 5Zigen ZR+ 520 wheels to go with your new Bridgestone RE-01Rs. Attached Images __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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