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Originally Posted by Lynxis
I know the right answer is to keep a separate set of wheels for track and autocross and a separate set for daily driving but that won't be feasible next year due to budgetary concerns so I'm looking for a good tire to run next year. I've got a set of 17x8's that I'll be using so I'll need something in a 225-245 sizing so keep that in mind.
Anyways, the car has stock power but upgraded brakes and suspension and -2.2f/-1.7r camber. I expect to do around 5000km/3100miles of daily driving during the season and I also expect to attend 2-3 track days and 4-6 autocross events.
While I'd love to run RE71r, I'm of the impression that they won't last long enough so I was looking at RS3 instead but I'm still not sure they'll get me through a season so I was wondering what other peoples experiences have been with these tires. Or am I barking up the wrong tree and I should be looking at something more pedestrian like PSS instead?
Just looking for some input.
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You'll have no issues getting a summer out of RS3's. I had mine mounted in September 2014 and replaced in September 2015, so basically a full summer of driving on them plus about a dozen track days and a couple auto x's. The last two track days on them were at Calabogie on hot days, which just chews up tires too. I also drive A LOT more than 5000km's in a summer, probably more like 10-12000km's.
My camber is -2.2F / -2.5R (no camber adjustment in the rear, ideally it would be less) and toe is 0F / 1/16"R.
Don't squish a 245 onto an 8" wheel with the RS3's, they're a bit softer in the sidewall and will feel better with a 225.
You could probably get a full summer out of RE71R's, but they'll overheat pretty quick on a track so probably aren't your best bet. They'll be good for 2-3 hot laps, then fall off. Great for time attack, not so great for general lapping.
I had Dunlop ZII's, and wanted the ZII SS, but the RS3's were like $400 cheaper for the same size.