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Old 02-02-2017, 06:11 PM   #29
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How quiet on the hiway are the VR-1?
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Old 02-02-2017, 06:14 PM   #30
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How quiet on the hiway are the VR-1?
I don't know; I'm just going off of others' reviews. @kch, @ATL BRZ, or @CSG Mike could speak from personal experience.
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How quiet on the hiway are the VR-1?
VR1 are not available in a stock like size, 205/55/16 or 255/40/17 are the closest. You'd likely have to buy a wheel to run them if you don't already have one.
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VR1 are not available in a stock like size, 205/55/16 or 255/40/17 are the closest. You'd likely have to buy a wheel to run them if you don't already have one.
I'm already running 255/40/17 RS-3, but they are wearing out and am thinking of a replacement.
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I'm already running 255/40/17 RS-3, but they are wearing out and am thinking of a replacement.
Whoops, thought you were the other guy who was asking about OE sized AD08R's w/ stock suspension.

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I'm already running 255/40/17 RS-3, but they are wearing out and am thinking of a replacement.
Try out the new RS4's and let us know if they are any good.
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Dunno; I never used them on the street.
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The VR1 is quieter than the average for 200TW tires.

You can easily carry a conversation; they don't roar like the 71R or Rival S.

They're SLIGHTLY louder than a RE11, and quieter than a Z2SS/Z2.
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The VR1 is quieter than the average for 200TW tires.

You can easily carry a conversation; they don't roar like the 71R or Rival S.

They're SLIGHTLY louder than a RE11, and quieter than a Z2SS/Z2.
If you can only have one set of tires, Would you consider the VR1 to be a good all around tire, street, and track? Dry and wet?

Or do you have a other prefference?
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If you can only have one set of tires, Would you consider the VR1 to be a good all around tire, street, and track? Dry and wet?

Or do you have a other prefference?
It depends on how much rain you deal with.

My personal choice is Maxxis RC1, but I have an alternate car I can drive when it's raining...
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Mike, how does the VR-1 compare to the RS-3 v2 in the rain?
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Talking Maxxis RC-1, what wheel are people running for the 225? I see that Maxxis recommends a 7.5". Anyone running a 9"?
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