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Kostamojen · 01-27-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by G_Ride

Which tire are you thinking then?

I was thinking ZII Star Specs.

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]Call AutoRND in Fremont, they might have a set

Ill have to do that.

G_Ride · 01-27-2015, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

I was thinking ZII Star Specs.

Depending on how long you're willing to wait, and willing to try something else, there's supposed to be a few new tires for this year. BFG is supposed to have a new compound for the Rivals. Bridgestone is releasing a replacement for the RE11a, the RE71R.

Kostamojen · 01-27-2015, 01:31 AM

Need them by late march.

troek · 01-27-2015, 03:42 AM

we got plenty in japan. because of "japanese pride" alot of people shy away from korean stuff. although the porsche crowd swears by the vents td here. im loving my rs3 v2s. they are definitely an amazing tire.

conedodging · 01-27-2015, 11:43 AM

200 TW Toyo R1-R are starting to show up too... though currently in not-good sizes.

Kostamojen · 01-28-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by conedodging

200 TW Toyo R1-R are starting to show up too... though currently in not-good sizes.

Oh just found those... hmm

AyJay · 01-29-2015, 09:56 AM

Hankook's production capacity for their RS3 line sucks. They did the same thing last generation where there were intervals, especially before AutoX season, where there were long back order times. Looks like it will be no different with the v2 as tire rack is showing availability of 4/30.

Given SCCA's impending tread wear rule changes causing many participants to need new tires before the season, Hankook is going to push a lot of customers into competitive tires. Seems like a shytty business model since they had to know the demand was going to be there.

Kostamojen · 02-01-2015, 12:31 PM

Rivals just went closeout on Tirerack... Guess the replacement is coming soon.

bslate3 · 02-01-2015, 09:50 PM

Hankook seriously needs to hurry up and make more 225/45r17 RS3's. Autocross season starts in 3 weeks.

troek · 02-02-2015, 12:14 AM

want some overnight from japan? lol

Kostamojen · 02-04-2015, 10:02 PM

I just read a huge shipment of Hankooks is held up due to the port issue going on right now.

BTW, anyone heard anything about the GT Radial Champiro SX2??? Apparently they have a contingency.

swarb · 02-04-2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

I just read a huge shipment of Hankooks is held up due to the port issue going on right now.

BTW, anyone heard anything about the GT Radial Champiro SX2??? Apparently they have a contingency.

Yes. Port of la/longbeach has 20 ships waiting as of today. There has been self-inflicted congestion by the union and port authority for the past two months. They add "congestion fee's" and are always asking for more money. Many of those union workers make 6 figures. This will only drive prices up for importers, which will drive prices up for us.

swarb · 02-08-2015, 02:17 PM

Port is shut down. Get some other tires before they run out of stock.
http://www.laweekly.com/news/billion...t-down-5376458

Jetbill · 02-09-2015, 03:28 PM

For anyone looking for a new set of RS3's version 2 I have a square setup 275/35/18 with less than 300 miles on them.

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01-27-2015, 01:31 AM	#45
Kostamojen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 1993 Impreza w/ WRX Swap + FWD! Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,071 Thanks: 217 Thanked 952 Times in 500 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s)	Need them by late march.

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conedodging Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: '14 BRZ Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 152 Thanks: 43 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	200 TW Toyo R1-R are starting to show up too... though currently in not-good sizes.

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AyJay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 22 GR86, 13 FR-S, AP2 S2000 Location: Sac, NorCal Posts: 407 Thanks: 208 Thanked 220 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	Hankook's production capacity for their RS3 line sucks. They did the same thing last generation where there were intervals, especially before AutoX season, where there were long back order times. Looks like it will be no different with the v2 as tire rack is showing availability of 4/30. Given SCCA's impending tread wear rule changes causing many participants to need new tires before the season, Hankook is going to push a lot of customers into competitive tires. Seems like a shytty business model since they had to know the demand was going to be there.

02-01-2015, 12:31 PM	#50
Kostamojen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 1993 Impreza w/ WRX Swap + FWD! Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,071 Thanks: 217 Thanked 952 Times in 500 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s)	Rivals just went closeout on Tirerack... Guess the replacement is coming soon.

02-01-2015, 09:50 PM	#51
bslate3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2015 CWP BRZ Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 276 Thanks: 25 Thanked 58 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Hankook seriously needs to hurry up and make more 225/45r17 RS3's. Autocross season starts in 3 weeks.

02-04-2015, 10:02 PM	#53
Kostamojen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 1993 Impreza w/ WRX Swap + FWD! Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,071 Thanks: 217 Thanked 952 Times in 500 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s)	I just read a huge shipment of Hankooks is held up due to the port issue going on right now. BTW, anyone heard anything about the GT Radial Champiro SX2??? Apparently they have a contingency.

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02-09-2015, 03:28 PM	#56
Jetbill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 FRS, 2014 BMW 335 M-Sport Location: Tampa Posts: 180 Thanks: 28 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	For anyone looking for a new set of RS3's version 2 I have a square setup 275/35/18 with less than 300 miles on them.

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