Im looking to pick up the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 sport tires soon and im torn between which size to get. The tires will mounted on stock Evo 9 BBS wheels. The car is daily driven and while be seeing weekend auto-x events as well as occasional trips to the track. Which size do you think would be better between a 245/40/17 or a 255/40/17? Thank you in advance for any info.

 

im' looking at the new z1 stars, but I can't decided between 245/45/17's or 255/40/17's... i'm kind of in the middle...

 

i ordered the z1 stars in 245/45/17's
they will be here monday

I made my choice based on the fact that my old 255's Azenis were just to wide for the stock rims..
i think the taller sidewalls will raise the mph per gear a little too

 

yeah i definitely lost mph in the 1/4 with my azenis,, around 5mph+

 

I've had the Z1s for a while now. Absolutely LOVE them. Great dry and wet traction! I auto cross, road race, drag race, and DD my Evo and they hold up VERY well. Great tire in my opinion. I have them in 255/40-17 on a 9" wheel.

 

where did you buy then? tirerack..

tirerack now charges me tax to, I guess cuz i live in GA...


thats crapola... gotta find another place to purchase them... any ideas?

 

We can get them to you at the same price as Tire Rack. Give us a call if you're interested. No tax outside of PA. 215-997-6850

 

Are they the regular Direzza's or the Star Specs? How much for 255/40/17 shipped to 60651?

 

prob regular z1's , i dont' believe they have a 255 out yet at least tirerack showing 4/30/08

 

They're just regular Direzza Z1s. By far my favorite tire for the price so far.

 

What's the difference with the star specs?

 

They are the replacement for the z1's.. The tire is Identical as far as appearance..they have a new compound that is suppose to get up to temp faster