Toyo RA1 OR Nitto NT01 for a daily sticky tire?
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Toyo RA1 OR Nitto NT01 for a daily sticky tire?
I was planning on purchasing some 255/40/17 Toyo RA1 tires for my EVO (stock rim). My car doesn't see very many highway miles. Most of the driving I do is in town and fairly aggressive. So I was reading this thread:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=258001
... and had second thoughts about the RA1s. I am looking for a tire that feels nice and crisp like an Advan but has more grip. I though RA1s were the ticket but now I need someone to confirm that.
(Yes I want an R compound tire for the street)
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=258001
... and had second thoughts about the RA1s. I am looking for a tire that feels nice and crisp like an Advan but has more grip. I though RA1s were the ticket but now I need someone to confirm that.
(Yes I want an R compound tire for the street)
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just purchased a second set of RA-1 for street use, the first set lasted 20K miles, yes you read right. Of course you have to baby and rotate them at least every 2 weeks and be gentle on braking. I love their grip on off ramps, makes no sense on how fast they are.
Got a great deal with Bob Woodman tire.
I do not it's fair to compare them with the Advans as these are R compound... these RA-1 are the ones to use, they are crispier and grippier no doubt!
Got a great deal with Bob Woodman tire.
I do not it's fair to compare them with the Advans as these are R compound... these RA-1 are the ones to use, they are crispier and grippier no doubt!
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I'm still on original Enkeis with 255/40/17 check...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-_uyvbVpSg
255 look better too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-_uyvbVpSg
255 look better too
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been reading for a few years but do not like to argue or discuss sometimes...
Used to race a Subaru with Hossiers and the RA-1 are the closest for grip and stiffness I can recommend. The weight difference is irrelevant comparing it to the gains in grip.
If you drive like an **** all day then I do not recommend them unless you count on replacing them very, very often, I really baby them!!
I read from a lot of people that 255s on the original rim do not work and that is not true, the responsiveness is way higher than the Advans,
Used to race a Subaru with Hossiers and the RA-1 are the closest for grip and stiffness I can recommend. The weight difference is irrelevant comparing it to the gains in grip.
If you drive like an **** all day then I do not recommend them unless you count on replacing them very, very often, I really baby them!!
I read from a lot of people that 255s on the original rim do not work and that is not true, the responsiveness is way higher than the Advans,
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Have you thought of going with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups? They are an R compound but seem to last reasonable well. I have also heard from a very experienced driver that these have a very consistent feel as they wear down and they last quite well (he has run nt01's, ra1's, hoosiers, a032, a048, various kumho r-comps, and is now sponsored by bfg and running their r1's - so I trust him ). They're not cheap, but hey, if you're running R-comps on the street, cheap probably shouldn't be an issue
Last edited by Max Power; Sep 16, 2007 at 09:10 PM.
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I think the best two choices would be RA1 or NT01. Both have been proven by many EVO owners. The only problem I see is that the tread won't last long (by design) making them a slick for 50% of their lifespan. You must be prepared to run them with no tread. I've done that and so do many of my friends.
I think Advans are about the best street tire you can buy so your only choice is R compound and you'll just have to deal with the idiosyncrasies and cost associated with them.
I think Advans are about the best street tire you can buy so your only choice is R compound and you'll just have to deal with the idiosyncrasies and cost associated with them.
Last edited by Jeff_Jeske; Sep 16, 2007 at 09:15 PM.