The problem is, the RT-615s aren't made in 235/45ZR17 sizes... closest are 235/40, 245/45 and 255/40.

 

Well the overall wheel/tire diameters are within an inch or so of one another....

235/45/17: 25.326 inches

235/40/17: 24.401 inches

245/45/17: 25.681 inches

255/40/17: 25.031 inches

 

whats the stock advans AO46 size? is it 245/45/17???

ALSO, how are the toyo proxies 4?? what size should i get them in for street driving, my car is a daily driver but i also go to the drags and in the track sometimes. SO i guess my question would be what are all around all season best tires (good for rain and tarmac) and for taking fast corners??

Please let me know guys!!

Thanx

 

The stock A046 are 235/45/17

 

so is it worth getting the RT-615s for the street or get the Advan Neovas?

After this set I will buy the stock Advans again, but right now i need tires and they are a little out of range....

 

I was just reading something on grassroots.com ( I think )

They did temp and traction tests on the RT615 vs RE01R. They'd apparently been using the RT615's for SCCA competition up to the point of the article.

It ended up with the RT615 being more responsive to inputs but lacking in traction comparitvely. The RE01R's having the better traction, were a bit less responsive and the performance was highly dependent on maintaining of proper tire pressures.

Long story short--both of those are solid tires, and I wouldn't kick either one out of bed for eating crackers. Regardless of the little nuances here and there that make them different from one another, the average daily driver isn't going to notice the differences all that much.

I'd personally pick the RE01R I think now, mainly because the added traction and it's not much more in cost.

 

I got 10K out of my stock Advans......I too am running the RT615's......but I find the 255/40/17 sizing works better that the 245/45/17's I tried before this.

RT615's FTW

Sick Speed

 

I agree. Unless you're being timed it would be hard to tell the difference on the street.
I'm tring some of the new dunlops that may not have the same ultimate grip as the top 2 tires, but they have less understeer and are fun to slide for road use.

 

cool... well, i think i may try the Bridgestone RE-01R's. how much do these cost in comparison to the Falkens?

 

Check Tirerack for the 'stones and Discountire.com for the 615s. It's worth the extra $ for the RE-01r.

 

I bet you'd get better times on the Yokohama's than you would on the Falken's.

 

Which tires are you trying out? The Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1? What size did you go with?

 

Yes the Direzza Z1, in 245/40 -17. Proven size that gives the Evo a little better gearing on 2nd gear corner exit.

 

I think you're missing the point.

A lot of people look for other tires that are not as expensive and have equal qualities or better. The only way to do this is to try them out. True, the manufacturer deemed that Yoko's would be a great choice for this car due to their inherent qualities...but honestly...do you see most SCCA comps where people are running the stockers? What about our aftermarket vendors who pride themselves on improving our cars' performance on the street AND track?

They're great tires...but aren't the only good ones out there made for this vehicle. Sidewall isn't everything--though I too would like to find a cheaper alternative with sidewalls equal to or better our A046's.

FWIW--I'm going to use RE050APP's on my Rota wheels for daily driving, and use the RE01R's on my BBS rims for HPDE's (autocross and the straight track). Hopefully after these there might be something that is proven across the board to be equal to or better than the A046 at a cheaper price.

 

so if i were to get the re01r's for stock wheels, should i get the 245/40/17 or the 255/40/17, like the rt615s???