Dunlop Star Spec anyone do yet ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rikdrt1 · 09-03-2012, 01:03 AM

Im thinking of pulling the trigger on a set of 215/45-17 Star Spec's ... anyone do this yet ?

did anyone do this with different rims ? i saw a picture of some a while back and it said it did wonders for the car in the best way ever... i guess anything to stop people from saying they are prius tires !!

simpleisbest · 09-03-2012, 01:18 AM

Do it!! Better tires do a world of difference, even in the stock size!

whataboutbob · 09-03-2012, 01:20 AM

I'm looking to the star specs but in 225/45R17 when I finally wear out the stock tires.

gmookher · 09-03-2012, 01:50 AM

You will find oodles of grip with the newer compound, not sure if a wider track at the expense of circumference and weight is worth it.

Miniata · 09-03-2012, 02:03 AM

I put stock size Star Specs on my BRZ on some lightweight Kosei wheels I had previously used on my Forester XT. Huge difference, glad I bought them. I also had Star Specs on my Mustang a couple of years ago. Good all around summer tire with high levels of grip in the dry and not bad in the wet if they still have decent tread left.

Ro_Ja · 09-03-2012, 02:08 AM

Just be aware that you're not going to get much more than 20,000 miles out of them unless you drive like a grandma (which totally defeats the purpose of owning these tires lol). I went through mine in less than a year. They're fantastic tires for the price though. I love them to death, but I probably wouldn't buy them again for my street car.

Miniata · 09-03-2012, 02:15 AM

I'd be thrilled if I got 10,000 miles out of a set of Star Specs, but I don't use them for daily driving, I tend to run more aggressive alignments, and they usually see a lot of autocrossing.

KAR · 09-03-2012, 02:18 AM

I have 235/40/18 and this thing is on rails.. The only way to kick it out is if you do it on purpose

rikdrt1 · 09-03-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Miniata

I'd be thrilled if I got 10,000 miles out of a set of Star Specs, but I don't use them for daily driving, I tend to run more aggressive alignments, and they usually see a lot of autocrossing.

holy crap 10k ? i guess in AutoCross thats alot of serious use. I dont do that but i will be taking them on frequent canyon runs on wknds.. so i hope to see at least 20k i guess.. good info.

i wonder how badly it will change the MPG ?

Miniata · 09-03-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rikdrt1

i wonder how badly it will change the MPG ?

I believe my mileage dropped by around 2 mpg because of the Star Specs. It is actually worse than that, but part of the drop was because I've been driving it a lot harder and having more fun with the car since I put the Star Specs on.

rikdrt1 · 09-03-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Miniata

I believe my mileage dropped by around 2 mpg because of the Star Specs. It is actually worse than that, but part of the drop was because I've been driving it a lot harder and having more fun with the car since I put the Star Specs on.

thanks. i think i will start looking. im pretty sure ill keep the stock size but the rims.. i may change. id love to see what yours looks like.

did you keep the old tires or were u able to get decent money for them ? i dont know what other cars use this tire-- is that 'really' a Priuss tire ??? i havent checked it but i am guesisng its the same brand but not size... they cant have such low profile sizes on those cars... hmmm

Miniata · 09-03-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rikdrt1

thanks. i think i will start looking. im pretty sure ill keep the stock size but the rims.. i may change. id love to see what yours looks like.

did you keep the old tires or were u able to get decent money for them ? i dont know what other cars use this tire-- is that 'really' a Priuss tire ??? i havent checked it but i am guesisng its the same brand but not size... they cant have such low profile sizes on those cars... hmmm

http://www.ovr-scca.org/gallery/phot...scca_9-185.jpg

I kept the stock wheels and tires. I'll put them back on the car for winter use, if I ever take any long trips, and if/when I sell the car.

Yes, these really are Prius tires same size and everything, they are an option on Priuses sold overseas.

msile · 09-03-2012, 03:05 AM

Yup 235 45 17 on Rays. Awesome tires

Ro_Ja · 09-03-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Miniata

I believe my mileage dropped by around 2 mpg because of the Star Specs. It is actually worse than that, but part of the drop was because I've been driving it a lot harder and having more fun with the car since I put the Star Specs on.

Same case for me, lol. I was getting 37 mpg on my 215s, but once I put 225 Star Specs, I was getting about 33mpg.

09-03-2012, 02:03 AM	#5
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I put stock size Star Specs on my BRZ on some lightweight Kosei wheels I had previously used on my Forester XT. Huge difference, glad I bought them. I also had Star Specs on my Mustang a couple of years ago. Good all around summer tire with high levels of grip in the dry and not bad in the wet if they still have decent tread left. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

09-03-2012, 02:15 AM	#7
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd be thrilled if I got 10,000 miles out of a set of Star Specs, but I don't use them for daily driving, I tend to run more aggressive alignments, and they usually see a lot of autocrossing. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

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msile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: ISF Location: FL Posts: 295 Thanks: 76 Thanked 234 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup 235 45 17 on Rays. Awesome tires __________________ 1993 MR2 Turbo - Red 1996 Supra Turbo - White 2011 ISF - Mercury Metallic / Black Suede 2013 Scion FR-S - Firestorm Red 2014 Lexus GS F-Sport - White / 2015 Lexus RCF - Blue (Nov Delivery)

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