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CSG Mike · 02-02-2021, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 3k1n

Anyone have any experience with the Hankook RS-4 tires and how they compare to the Falken RT660 and RE-71?

significantly slower, but significantly longer life

Goingnowherefast · 02-02-2021, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 3k1n

Anyone have any experience with the Hankook RS-4 tires and how they compare to the Falken RT660 and RE-71?

RS-4's are much slower in general, also much much worse in the wet. They deal with extended lapping sessions (heat) much better, and last unbelievably long.

3k1n · 02-02-2021, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. Really looking for a replacement for my michelin pilot 4s. Want something in between the rt660/re-71 and the michelins as far as durability. The rs-4 seems like the right fit.

CSG Mike · 02-02-2021, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3k1n

Thanks for the feedback guys. Really looking for a replacement for my michelin pilot 4s. Want something in between the rt660/re-71 and the michelins as far as durability. The rs-4 seems like the right fit.

durability will depend on your use case.

What is your use case for the 4S?

3k1n · 02-02-2021, 09:26 PM

Yes of course taking into account the intended use. The 4s i was using as a dual purpose daily/track tire. I'm now looking for a dedicated track/autocross tire. But hoping to be able to drive to the track and back on the same set of tires without worrying about tire wear.

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

durability will depend on your use case.

What is your use case for the 4S?

CSG Mike · 02-02-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 3k1n

Yes of course taking into account the intended use. The 4s i was using as a dual purpose daily/track tire. I'm now looking for a dedicated track/autocross tire. But hoping to be able to drive to the track and back on the same set of tires without worrying about tire wear.

What kind of mileage are you putting on the tire, on the street?

You can easily fit 4 wheels/tires in the car, and run track tires at the track only.

3k1n · 02-02-2021, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

What kind of mileage are you putting on the tire, on the street?

You can easily fit 4 wheels/tires in the car, and run track tires at the track only.

Hard to estimate but say something like 5k-7k in street miles. My biggest priority is durability so I can maximize seat time. I dont compete and really only have about 10 track days under my belt, so dont need the fastest tire out there. Deff open to suggestions if there are other tires besides the RS-4 I should be considering.

Icecreamtruk · 02-03-2021, 02:02 AM

Go with the RS4 and save yourself money and hassle. Drive to the track on them, and back. No need to overcomplicate things.

CSG Mike · 02-03-2021, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 3k1n

Hard to estimate but say something like 5k-7k in street miles. My biggest priority is durability so I can maximize seat time. I dont compete and really only have about 10 track days under my belt, so dont need the fastest tire out there. Deff open to suggestions if there are other tires besides the RS-4 I should be considering.

NT01 or VR1 S2 sounds like a better match for you.

Racecomp Engineering · 02-03-2021, 10:04 AM

Also, Hankook RS4 are getting difficult to find. Not a lot of sizes on Tire Rack available and backordered lots of other places. Could be the beginning of the end...

(i don't know if that's true, just speculating).

Mike, how do the VR1 S2 compare to RS4?

- Andrew

Anthonyc777 · 02-03-2021, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Icecreamtruk

Go with the RS4 and save yourself money and hassle. Drive to the track on them, and back. No need to overcomplicate things.

Under the same logic how does a tire like the Federal RS-RR do? Seems to have decent life even though the grip isnt as good as say the re-71s/etc. Best thing about them seems to be the price, for seat time they seem like a decent option as well

Icecreamtruk · 02-03-2021, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthonyc777

Under the same logic how does a tire like the Federal RS-RR do? Seems to have decent life even though the grip isnt as good as say the re-71s/etc. Best thing about them seems to be the price, for seat time they seem like a decent option as well

Cannot speak for them as I have not tried them but I'd imagine based on comments that they would be similar to the RS4 (a bit lacking in pace compared to the top 200TW but lasting much longer).

fminicooper · 02-03-2021, 11:31 AM

I have very bad experience with Kumho V720, delamination.
Hope that they sort it out for V730, anyway I will be away from Kumho for a long time until is clear to me thet solve their issues.

fminicooper · 02-03-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthonyc777

Under the same logic how does a tire like the Federal RS-RR do? Seems to have decent life even though the grip isnt as good as say the re-71s/etc. Best thing about them seems to be the price, for seat time they seem like a decent option as well

IMO, Federal RS-RR has similar grip than Falken 615.
Happy with my first set.
Do not know yet how they cope with 100F day in Texas.

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02-02-2021, 07:59 PM	#17
3k1n Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Drives: 2017 BRZ limited PP WRC Blue Location: Massachusetts Posts: 46 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Thanks for the feedback guys. Really looking for a replacement for my michelin pilot 4s. Want something in between the rt660/re-71 and the michelins as far as durability. The rs-4 seems like the right fit.

02-03-2021, 02:02 AM	#22
Icecreamtruk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Track preped NA FRS Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 987 Thanks: 1,056 Thanked 681 Times in 405 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s)	Go with the RS4 and save yourself money and hassle. Drive to the track on them, and back. No need to overcomplicate things.

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Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,520 Thanks: 3,542 Thanked 7,416 Times in 3,034 Posts Mentioned: 311 Post(s)	Also, Hankook RS4 are getting difficult to find. Not a lot of sizes on Tire Rack available and backordered lots of other places. Could be the beginning of the end... (i don't know if that's true, just speculating). Mike, how do the VR1 S2 compare to RS4? - Andrew

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fminicooper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: FRS Hot Lava Location: Houston Posts: 132 Thanks: 104 Thanked 70 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I have very bad experience with Kumho V720, delamination. Hope that they sort it out for V730, anyway I will be away from Kumho for a long time until is clear to me thet solve their issues.

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