Looking for new summer tires, but don't want to add too much grip - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

@Art_Mighty · 10-17-2012, 11:36 PM

I'm looking for the the possible alternatives to the OEM all seasons my FR-S was fitted with. I have dedicated set of winter wheels and tires so there's quite a bit of freedom. At the same time three things are important to me.

1. Gas Mileage
2. Keeping the "interesting" dynamics of this car intact. If I add too much grip, the car won't oversteer as easily as it does now (something I like).
3. Keeping the stock OEM Wheel fitment (size,width and offset)

Are these choices a good balance of grip and low rolling resistance? Are there other tires I should consider?

Bridgestone's Potenza RE760 Sport

BFGoodrich's g-Force Sport COMP-2

JoeBoxer · 10-17-2012, 11:48 PM

I like the Continental DW, i regret not getting them myself.

@Art_Mighty · 10-17-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

I like the Continental DW, i regret not getting them myself.

You mean these?

Continental ExtremeContact DW

JoeBoxer · 10-17-2012, 11:55 PM

That's it, compare the weight of them to the others. they are almost always a few pounds lighter than other tires i've looked at.

@Art_Mighty · 10-17-2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

That's it, compare the weight of them to the others. they are almost always a few pounds lighter than other tires i've looked at.

Good Catch!

ExtremeContact DW = 20lbs
g-Force Sport COMP-2 = 22lbs
Potenza RE760 Sport = 24lbs

Ok, do you know why the others are heavier?

OrbitalEllipses · 10-18-2012, 12:01 AM

I'll sell you my stockers!

Tires vary based on construction and size. One company's 215/45/17 is not another company's 215/45/17.

D1cker · 10-18-2012, 12:06 AM

Hankook V12 is a good tire to keep the car slippery and fun. Cheap too!

@Art_Mighty · 10-18-2012, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I'll sell you my stockers!

Tires vary based on construction and size. One company's 215/45/17 is not another company's 215/45/17.

Thanks for the offer but i just recently bought what i needed to I'm researching now for next seasons tire purchase.

Is there a tire you like to use?

The reason I'm asking this question is because I know if I put a set of RE-11's (my usual fallback) on this car it's going to spoil the fun. Those tires won't let go for anything.

@Art_Mighty · 10-18-2012, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1cker

Hankook V12 is a good tire to keep the car slippery and fun. Cheap too!

This is the tire right?

Hankook's Ventus V12 evo K110

D1cker · 10-18-2012, 12:14 AM

Yes that's it.

OrbitalEllipses · 10-18-2012, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by @Art_Mighty

Thanks for the offer but i just recently bought what i needed to I'm researching now for next seasons tire purchase.

Is there a tire you like to use?

The reason I'm asking this question is because I know if I put a set of RE-11's (my usual fallback) on this car it's going to spoil the fun. Those tires won't let go for anything.

Expensive tire for me. I'm going to use BFG KDW2 in 225/45/17 flavor that I have left over from the WRX. Not the grippiest, but good performance in the wet...which is a concern I have for summer tires (especially given how wet this summer was).

einzlr · 10-18-2012, 12:24 AM

You might want to look into the Dunlop Direzza DZ101, which reportedly is much less sticky that Star Specs. Discussion in this thread:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19957

avusblue · 12-21-2012, 10:42 PM

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Jaylyons1 · 12-23-2012, 02:14 PM

I would probably just keep the stockers unless you're in need of new tires if those are your only goals. Aside from road noise, these seem to be good at keeping things interesting.

Personally, I like the Conti's extreme contacts out of the ones listed. I want to try out a set of Hankook Ventus R-S3's when I get my next wheels.

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JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the Continental DW, i regret not getting them myself.

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JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's it, compare the weight of them to the others. they are almost always a few pounds lighter than other tires i've looked at.

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I'll sell you my stockers! Tires vary based on construction and size. One company's 215/45/17 is not another company's 215/45/17.

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einzlr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: several Location: norcal Posts: 903 Thanks: 421 Thanked 286 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You might want to look into the Dunlop Direzza DZ101, which reportedly is much less sticky that Star Specs. Discussion in this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19957

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