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What's your recommendation after that, maybe one choice for ultimate grip (one of the BFG R1 tires?) and another for longevity and respectable grip? I'd be changing wheels/tires at the track, not driving there on track tires. Thanks! |
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We like Michelin Pilot Super Sport as an all around summer tire you could easily daily and take to the track. Lasts a long time and easy to drive. They work pretty well with stock suspension + alignment, though some light mods (springs, maybe swaybars) would help a lot. A step up in grip would be the BFG Rivals, Dunlop ZII Star Spec, Bridgestone RE71R, and Hankook RS3. The Bridgestones have a ton of grip, but may not last quite as long. They work well in the wet too. Dunlops are close, and both have stiff sidewalls and are a little bit annoying on the street. But they're good tires with not quite r-comp levels of grip if you're swapping at the track. The BFG Rival S is very good too but I don't have experience with them. Ahead of the Dunlops though. With any of these, you will quickly want firmer suspension (coilovers). I'm not always up to the latest on the new tire designs though! The Michelins are a good safe bet for a medium grip tire that will last and is easy to drive fast and does well in the wet. Beyond that you've a bunch more options. - Andrew |
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Whats the highest level of tire to not overload the OEM 2017 springs/struts on a brz?
grand touring =oem michelin High performance= Ultra High performance=I'm guessing here would be good right? like a bfgoodrich comp2 Max performance= Extreme performance= |
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Thanks for the advice, I've picked up some SPC's. Looking forward to this!
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This may one of the best threads of all time.
(so edumacational) I recently picked up some 18x8.5 +38 wheels and I'm going to give Continental a shot with their new ExtremeContact Sport (225/40R18) preliminary testing seems favorable, I guess we'll see. Mounted and balanced including TPMS, this combo weighs in at 38.4lbs per corner. So I have shed a little weight... Two questions: Do you think the larger wheel diameter will have a negative effect on initial turn-in even if the weight is down? I plan on a set of RCE Yellows on OEM struts for now. I have WL camber bolts and R/LCA in hand. Any recommendations on alignment specs for this combo? ...mmmmmm, oil cooler... |
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Max camber up front. If you're getting parts to set it where you want it, I like to suggest start at -3f/-2r and dial via tire temps from there. I doubt you'll approach -3 up front. |
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I'd love to get -3 front, every time i see outer side of tire destroyed again. Unfortunately it seems that to get it will mean switching to pillowball mounts or lower car, since Whiteline failed with their Com-Cs and no one has (and will ever?) made rubber mounts with offset for camber for our cars but them , so i'm postponing reinstalling back camber plates.
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I mean compared to stock, as I truly love this car and it's handling character. I dare not do anything to mess it up. |
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I just installed some flex-a's and similarly light wheels. 225/35r18 on 18x7.5 Rays G-games. 25mm drop all around.
Camber: -2 front, -1.5 rear Zero toe front, 0.10 toe-in rear 5 clicks from full stiff front, 6 clicks from full stiff rear. It's brilliant. Very crisp response. Much better grip on hard corners under full acceleration in the sweet 4k+ range. I can still kick the tail out if I want, but it's much less... drifty. Quote:
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I've got slightly more sidewall, I'm hoping it doesn't impact crispness (maybe offset a bit by the 225 on an 8.5?) And no dampening adjustment for me |
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LOL. I left that out on purpose. My tires are an exercise in cheap. They are surprisingly good: "Achilles ATR Sport 2". I had to look them up, as I had never heard of them; however, at $80 a tire I figured they were worth the experiment. So far, so good.
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Toyota issued a set of lowering springs and uprated roll bars early on. All reports are these are a good addition, or the many equivalents from other makers. Toyota bought theirs in from Eibach, one of the biggest and best aftermarket makers. Lowering the same by that much will improve handling but reduce suspension travel which may not be what you want if you experience rough roads. But, you give up the factory suspension which is now very good indeed. No free lunch, just a set of trade offs. One modification at a time is a good practice. You stop when you think the car is perfect for you, or you run out of money.... |
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