Shopping for Tires - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Bob Danger · 2006-04-03, 06:45 PM

Ok I need new autox tires, I’m on a 195-60r 14 right now and I rub. So I think I should go with a 185. I know a lot of you use the RE070, and really like them, but they don't make them in my size. Yokohama offers the Advan AO32Rs in that size, but they are competition tires, and I don't think I can use them on the street or in SM. Also should I go with a smaller series sidewall, like a 55 or 50? Any suggestions or inside info would be appreciated. Thank you.

A1337STI · 2006-04-03, 07:43 PM

if you stay on 14's you can't go with a smaller width tire AND have a smaller aspect ratio if you want to keep the same outer diameter size. (which maybe you don't want to, and maybe you are not on stock size at the moment) ?
this is linked to off the tire guide thread http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Kevin M · 2006-04-03, 08:39 PM

You can use the A032s in any class but STS. They're great tires, even for the street with such a light car. another option are RT615s- I think they come in a 14" size, but it might be 195/60. Another possibility is wheel change or spacing. Are you rbbing inside or outside of the wheel? If it's inside, get some spacers and that might help. If it's outside, a wheel with a higher numerical offset could solve it.

And damn, I thought I had it bad, because I'm limited to 225/45R15s.

doubleurx · 2006-04-03, 08:48 PM

A032's suck on the street! Extremely loud and stick to everything. Thet are however very fun on the track.

Kevin M · 2006-04-03, 08:54 PM

True, and besides, what's a set of 14" (or 13") steelies with cheap all-seasons cost? Like $9?

Bob Danger · 2006-04-03, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

True, and besides, what's a set of 14" (or 13") steelies with cheap all-seasons cost? Like $9?

True that! I have 4 sets of Corolla wheels, so I could just have a set for the track.

Forgotten · 2006-04-03, 09:36 PM

If you upgrade to 15s then you open up a ton more options for tires. Here are some cheap 15s, bundled with some nice tires like the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 is only $609. Those Flik Blasts would look hot on your car.

sperry · 2006-04-03, 10:40 PM

You can get some 195/60R/14 Falken Azenis RT-615 tires for like $75/each. That tire is currently considered to be the cream of the crop for street tire competition tires. Then you can run TSM. 'Course the RT-615's tend to run wide, so if you're rubbing, these might be even worse... though you should be able to correct the problem w/ a combination of fender rolling, alignment, and wheel offset.

sybir · 2006-04-04, 10:31 AM

I happen to know of a fender roller in the vicinity, as well

Bob Danger · 2006-04-04, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Forgotten

If you upgrade to 15s then you open up a ton more options for tires. Here are some cheap 15s, bundled with some nice tires like the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 is only $609. Those Flik Blasts would look hot on your car.

If I got new wheels i'd get these.
http://adrenalineracing.com/product_...041ac525819e5d

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Originally Posted by sperry

You can get some 195/60R/14 Falken Azenis RT-615 tires for like $75/each. That tire is currently considered to be the cream of the crop for street tire competition tires. Then you can run TSM. 'Course the RT-615's tend to run wide, so if you're rubbing, these might be even worse... though you should be able to correct the problem w/ a combination of fender rolling, alignment, and wheel offset.

I've heard good things about the Azenis, and that is an awesome price.

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Originally Posted by sybir

I happen to know of a fender roller in the vicinity, as well

Dude, do you roll fenders, because that would be radical.

bruspeed · 2006-04-05, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

If I got new wheels i'd get these.
http://adrenalineracing.com/product_...041ac525819e5d

DUDE! those wheels wheigh 5 pounds more than those other options Pete shared, plus $375 PER RIM? FOR 15's? ludicrous. Yes they are pure JDM sweetness, but damn.

khail19 · 2006-04-05, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

Dude, do you roll fenders, because that would be radical.

He can rent you his tool, uh his fender rolling tool I mean.

Kevin M · 2006-04-05, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bruspeed

DUDE! those wheels wheigh 5 pounds more than those other options Pete shared, plus $375 PER RIM? FOR 15's? ludicrous. Yes they are pure JDM sweetness, but damn.

Yeah, that price is ridiculous for the cast ones, but the forgies are pure hawtness. Like 8.5 pounds in 15x6.5. I considered some for the miata but the brake clearance is crap, and of course they're around $1800 a set.

bruspeed · 2006-04-05, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Yeah, that price is ridiculous for the cast ones, but the forgies are pure hawtness. Like 8.5 pounds in 15x6.5. I considered some for the miata but the brake clearance is crap, and of course they're around $1800 a set.

Kosei's K1 for the Miata, I think that it is a rule.

Kevin M · 2006-04-05, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bruspeed

Kosei's K1 for the Miata, I think that it is a rule.

Seriously. Actually, my track wheels probably WILL be K1s, because I can get a set with RA1s ubercheap from a guy in South Lake.

sperry · 2006-04-05, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by khail19

He can rent you his tool, uh his fender rolling tool I mean.

Aaron's fender rolling tool is currently in my garage, making a limited Reno appearance. If you (or anyone else) wants to roll their fenders, Aaron will rent the tool to you, via me, for $30.

See this thread for details:

http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthre...3346#post71019

Bob Danger · 2006-04-05, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the info I may have to take you up on the fender roller.

2006-04-03, 06:45 PM	#1
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Shopping for Tires Ok I need new autox tires, I’m on a 195-60r 14 right now and I rub. So I think I should go with a 185. I know a lot of you use the RE070, and really like them, but they don't make them in my size. Yokohama offers the Advan AO32Rs in that size, but they are competition tires, and I don't think I can use them on the street or in SM. Also should I go with a smaller series sidewall, like a 55 or 50? Any suggestions or inside info would be appreciated. Thank you. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-04-03, 07:43 PM	#2
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	if you stay on 14's you can't go with a smaller width tire AND have a smaller aspect ratio if you want to keep the same outer diameter size. (which maybe you don't want to, and maybe you are not on stock size at the moment) ? this is linked to off the tire guide thread http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-04-03, 08:39 PM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You can use the A032s in any class but STS. They're great tires, even for the street with such a light car. another option are RT615s- I think they come in a 14" size, but it might be 195/60. Another possibility is wheel change or spacing. Are you rbbing inside or outside of the wheel? If it's inside, get some spacers and that might help. If it's outside, a wheel with a higher numerical offset could solve it. And damn, I thought I had it bad, because I'm limited to 225/45R15s. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-04-03, 08:54 PM	#5
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	True, and besides, what's a set of 14" (or 13") steelies with cheap all-seasons cost? Like $9? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-04-03, 09:36 PM	#7
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	If you upgrade to 15s then you open up a ton more options for tires. Here are some cheap 15s, bundled with some nice tires like the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 is only $609. Those Flik Blasts would look hot on your car. __________________ "I piss 200 horsepower." -MattR

2006-04-03, 08:48 PM	#4
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	A032's suck on the street! Extremely loud and stick to everything. Thet are however very fun on the track.

2006-04-03, 10:40 PM	#8
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	You can get some 195/60R/14 Falken Azenis RT-615 tires for like $75/each. That tire is currently considered to be the cream of the crop for street tire competition tires. Then you can run TSM. 'Course the RT-615's tend to run wide, so if you're rubbing, these might be even worse... though you should be able to correct the problem w/ a combination of fender rolling, alignment, and wheel offset. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-04-04, 10:31 AM	#9
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I happen to know of a fender roller in the vicinity, as well __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-04-05, 03:33 PM	#17
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Thanks for the info I may have to take you up on the fender roller. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

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