TE37V: DIREZZA DZ101 245/40R17 or NT555 235/45ZR17 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MaXimus · 10-29-2013, 01:42 AM

Hi,

I've picked up a set of TE37V 17x9 rims along with RCE Yellow springs. My problem has come with sourcing tires in UAE.

After calling around different places looking for something relatively cheap but still half decent. (PSS on PassatCCv6 experience) I'll pretty much come down to two different tires based on size, cost and overall internet impressions.

Dunlop DZ101 245/40R17 or Nitto NT555 235/45ZR17, Dunlop's cost 544USD and Nitto's 397USD. My ultimate issue is that I wanted 235/40/17 unfortunately not available anywhere I can find.

Which tire would you go for and why?

Cheers!

Sam

Killerbee · 10-29-2013, 04:34 AM

Go for Dunlop DZ101 245/40R17
This is almost like the factory setup Diameter (in %) while the 235/45/17 is about 2.5% off.
Also, 235 will be a bit streched on 9" wheels

MaXimus · 10-30-2013, 02:16 AM

180 views and just 1 reply.

Come on guys, please chime in.

OICU812 · 10-30-2013, 02:38 AM

I agree with bee, that or a MPSS both would serve excellent.

MaXimus · 10-30-2013, 04:38 AM

One more option to add to the list.

Nitto Invo 225/45R1, please don't suggest other brands or tires since its very hard to get different sizes in the uae.

Thanks!

WhiteLightning · 10-30-2013, 01:32 PM

I see a lot of people running 225/45/17 on 17x9 rims? Here's some links to those pages.

Here's a link: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28437

This thread has some other tire sizes too: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17242

Hope this helps!

mkiisupra · 10-30-2013, 01:57 PM

I really liked the INVO's for 'swap-ability' left to right, as directionals prevent this.

The INVO's would be the most 'street' type of tire you have listed, as the Direzza and NT555 are more like autocross stickies, iirc. the Invos would last longer for regular use, unless you like the stick and don't mind replacing worn tires in about 12k-17k miles.

Hope it helps, if you like the stretch, then what I said above doesn't really matter due to a limited contact patch.

Eric G

DarkSunrise · 10-30-2013, 01:59 PM

I know someone who autocrosses on DZ101's and he's not overly impressed with them. I'd go with the NT555's since they're cheaper.

slicktop · 10-30-2013, 04:34 PM

Did you happen to do a 5x114.3 hub swap? or are you using adapters?

Leonardo · 10-30-2013, 06:20 PM

Not a fan of the 555 nitto. Had them on a few previous cars. Ok dry traction, bad wet traction. I buy Michelin tires now. My $.02

PERRIN · 10-30-2013, 06:52 PM

245/40-17 is the best size in my opinion

jeebus · 10-30-2013, 07:06 PM

235/40/17 is just not a common sized tire. You won't find many options there. 245/40/17 is nearly identical in diameter to factory, so just do that.

MaXimus · 10-31-2013, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicktop

Did you happen to do a 5x114.3 hub swap? or are you using adapters?

Nope,

5x100 rims. Think they where custom ordered from ravtec?

MaXimus · 10-31-2013, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteLightning

I see a lot of people running 225/45/17 on 17x9 rims? Here's some links to those pages.

Here's a link: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28437

This thread has some other tire sizes too: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17242

Hope this helps!

Thanks a million dude!

I've gone through and it seems I might have issues with rubbing considering most of the guys are running coilovers with 1.##" drop and -2.0 degree camber.

I'm only throwing on the RCE Yellow springs which yield 1" drop and camber bolts which from my research will give you around -1.0 degree of camber.

Anyone can chime in...

10-29-2013, 01:42 AM	#1
MaXimus Meh! Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Satin White, 86, Manual Location: Dubai Posts: 98 Thanks: 224 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TE37V: DIREZZA DZ101 245/40R17 or NT555 235/45ZR17 Hi, I've picked up a set of TE37V 17x9 rims along with RCE Yellow springs. My problem has come with sourcing tires in UAE. After calling around different places looking for something relatively cheap but still half decent. (PSS on PassatCCv6 experience) I'll pretty much come down to two different tires based on size, cost and overall internet impressions. Dunlop DZ101 245/40R17 or Nitto NT555 235/45ZR17, Dunlop's cost 544USD and Nitto's 397USD. My ultimate issue is that I wanted 235/40/17 unfortunately not available anywhere I can find. Which tire would you go for and why? Cheers! Sam Last edited by MaXimus; 10-29-2013 at 02:23 AM.

10-29-2013, 04:34 AM	#2
Killerbee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GR86 / Supra MK5 MT / MR-S / Z4 Location: Switzerland Posts: 834 Thanks: 591 Thanked 716 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go for Dunlop DZ101 245/40R17 This is almost like the factory setup Diameter (in %) while the 235/45/17 is about 2.5% off. Also, 235 will be a bit streched on 9" wheels __________________ My GR86 Car Journal: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153879 My old GT86 Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22222

10-30-2013, 01:59 PM	#8
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I know someone who autocrosses on DZ101's and he's not overly impressed with them. I'd go with the NT555's since they're cheaper. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	235/40/17 is just not a common sized tire. You won't find many options there. 245/40/17 is nearly identical in diameter to factory, so just do that. __________________

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mkiisupra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 83 Toyota Supra, 16 FR-S RS2.0 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 405 Thanks: 389 Thanked 267 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really liked the INVO's for 'swap-ability' left to right, as directionals prevent this. The INVO's would be the most 'street' type of tire you have listed, as the Direzza and NT555 are more like autocross stickies, iirc. the Invos would last longer for regular use, unless you like the stick and don't mind replacing worn tires in about 12k-17k miles. Hope it helps, if you like the stretch, then what I said above doesn't really matter due to a limited contact patch. Eric G

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