Life Running 255's on stock rims..
Oct 28, 2008, 09:13 PM
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wow, I want to thank you guys for all the pics of your tires, rims, track days all with the 255's, there are some really great photos there, I am jeolous of some people how they live closer to tracks than I do...for me its quite a drive, but wow, you guys have some great pics at the track and all. Thanks everyone for your input on this....
Oct 28, 2008, 10:07 PM
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Our local car club will drive 8 hours to attend lapping days! Here's a pic of the CWSCC at Gingerman Raceway..... an easy 7 hour drive with all our junk in the car! Yes that is right.... we pack our race rubber, tool box, jack, cooler, overnight bag, and even race gas in the car before our journey!
Oct 31, 2008, 09:11 AM
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lots of great pics in this thread.
I'm on 255/40 Z1 rubber on stock BBS MR wheels and have no issues doing HPDE's or AX's either. I didn't notice any difference coming from the stock sized tires.
I'm on 255/40 Z1 rubber on stock BBS MR wheels and have no issues doing HPDE's or AX's either. I didn't notice any difference coming from the stock sized tires.
Nov 1, 2008, 09:22 AM
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I run the 245/45/17 sized Z1s. Work great. I like the slightly taller size for AX gearing. On some courses it helps to hold out in 2nd to 8k...just gives me a few extra MPH/RPM to use.
At full lock there is some slight rubbing on the fender well plastic. But my plastic is also torn up a bit from AX/HPDEs. Doesnt effect the car or tire.
Here is an example of holding out in 2nd longer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j78OulCB1uw
At 1:42 to 1:48 (and repeated on my next run) you can hear me rev up to 8k to get the most out of the car.
At full lock there is some slight rubbing on the fender well plastic. But my plastic is also torn up a bit from AX/HPDEs. Doesnt effect the car or tire.
Here is an example of holding out in 2nd longer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j78OulCB1uw
At 1:42 to 1:48 (and repeated on my next run) you can hear me rev up to 8k to get the most out of the car.
Nov 1, 2008, 12:35 PM
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i run 255/40 azenis 615's.... i didn't notice much of a drop in acceleration with the wider tires but i did notice it gave the car a more direct, and planted feel in the corners ... steering is a little heavier but i don't mind.. no rubbing issues what so ever (with a mild drop ~1.2 in front and ~.8 in rear)
i ran these at the streets of willow and they did very well imo... i was happy to have the extra rubber in the corners....and i also daily drive my evo... the only downside to the wider rubber is like someone mentioned before, they tend to grab at lines and grooves in the pavement and go with em... so you gotta keep a solid hand on that wheel when your on the freeway unless you wanna spill your kool-aid all over yourself and possibly kill/maim the motorist next to you.
i ran these at the streets of willow and they did very well imo... i was happy to have the extra rubber in the corners....and i also daily drive my evo... the only downside to the wider rubber is like someone mentioned before, they tend to grab at lines and grooves in the pavement and go with em... so you gotta keep a solid hand on that wheel when your on the freeway unless you wanna spill your kool-aid all over yourself and possibly kill/maim the motorist next to you.
Nov 1, 2008, 01:22 PM
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i run 255/40 azenis 615's.... i didn't notice much of a drop in acceleration with the wider tires but i did notice it gave the car a more direct, and planted feel in the corners ... steering is a little heavier but i don't mind.. no rubbing issues what so ever (with a mild drop ~1.2 in front and ~.8 in rear)
i ran these at the streets of willow and they did very well imo... i was happy to have the extra rubber in the corners....and i also daily drive my evo... the only downside to the wider rubber is like someone mentioned before, they tend to grab at lines and grooves in the pavement and go with em... so you gotta keep a solid hand on that wheel when your on the freeway unless you wanna spill your kool-aid all over yourself and possibly kill/maim the motorist next to you.
i ran these at the streets of willow and they did very well imo... i was happy to have the extra rubber in the corners....and i also daily drive my evo... the only downside to the wider rubber is like someone mentioned before, they tend to grab at lines and grooves in the pavement and go with em... so you gotta keep a solid hand on that wheel when your on the freeway unless you wanna spill your kool-aid all over yourself and possibly kill/maim the motorist next to you.
I have also track on the 615s. They are ok, the new tire compounds out there outshine the 615s by a mile. AXing - the 615s suck compared to the Z1s.
On the streets, I think anything over 235/45/17 is not needed. I have never felt any more grip over the stock size in street driving.
Nov 1, 2008, 07:36 PM
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You are losing HP with the heavier tires on there. Go drag racing - I lost 3 mph in the traps with the wider, heavier, 615s.
I have also track on the 615s. They are ok, the new tire compounds out there outshine the 615s by a mile. AXing - the 615s suck compared to the Z1s.
On the streets, I think anything over 235/45/17 is not needed. I have never felt any more grip over the stock size in street driving.
I have also track on the 615s. They are ok, the new tire compounds out there outshine the 615s by a mile. AXing - the 615s suck compared to the Z1s.
On the streets, I think anything over 235/45/17 is not needed. I have never felt any more grip over the stock size in street driving.
i may look into the z1's when it comes time for some new rubber if they're as great as everyone says they are.... is the wear similar to the 615s or faster? how are they for daily driving..--> road noise and wet traction?
I can't afford to buy track tires and street tires... so i buy 255's and rock them on the street and the track.
sorry for the thread jack btw
Nov 1, 2008, 09:22 PM
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Thanks everyone for all your replies, its great, and Jeff with that group pic at the track with those 5 Evo's that is sweet!! I don't know about you guys, but I am on my second set of Z1's, the first set were not Star Specs, the New Set is. I got just under 10,000 miles on them before they were shot. I don't drive hard, or launch hard, just love the twisties. My first set was never tracked either. So they do wear fast. What is the average wear you guys are getting out of the Z1's? I just love them, like I said, my second set.....
Nov 4, 2008, 06:07 AM
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My Star Specs lasted me 8-9 Autox events this year (Running 6 times at each event which were about 70-90 second courses) plus daily driving on them about 22 miles each day from early spring til right now. So basically about 8-9 months, with alot of abuse.
I'm down to the wear indicators and now they are finally starting to have alot of road noise. Can't wait for my extra set of wheels/winter tires to get here!
I'll probably go with these tires again next year, unless I step up to some R-Comps...Excellent tires that don't break the bank!
I'm down to the wear indicators and now they are finally starting to have alot of road noise. Can't wait for my extra set of wheels/winter tires to get here!
I'll probably go with these tires again next year, unless I step up to some R-Comps...Excellent tires that don't break the bank!