KOOLER

Hi,

I absolutely dislike my current Goodyear Eagle F1's in 275 / 35 / 18" as they do rub on chassis in front (would like to avoid spacers, outside clearance is not an issue as I run custom wide body setup) and tires are crap in general... I'm deciding between:

Dunlop Z1 Star Spec in 245 / 40 / 18" ($950 for a set of four)

and

Federal RS-R in 265 / 35 /18" ($850 for a set of four).

Rims are NISMO LMGT4 18 x 9.5" +30 offset (just in case).

Are Dunlop's oversized? How are they compared to NITTO NT01s?

Thanks!

Anton

P.S. Only these two options and in that exact sizes please. It would take me another 4-6 weeks to get something else from U.S. and I don't want to lose this summer

n2oiroc

iTrader: (33)

the federals just based on size alone.

98vr-4

iTrader: (2)

The dunlops will have more grip and traction than even those larger Federals, guaranteed. Dont they make a 265/40/18 Star Spec? I think its the largest they go.

vd

iTrader: (3)

As for the tires alone - I'd prefer Z1* for sure, other things being equal. But taking into account rims size and width difference across tires - stick to RS-R just based on size, as suggested by n2oiroc (you now my opinion already).

KOOLER

They do. Probably. But I have only listed size as an option.

kanyonkid

iTrader: (33)

i have the start specs in 255/40/17. this is the best tire besides r888's for grip.

KOOLER

OK, will they properly fit on 9.5" rim? I mean 245 40 18? I know 9.5 is the last size for 245 but... Are Z1 at least a bit oversized?

n2oiroc

iTrader: (33)

245 will fit fine but will look stupid on a 9.5" wheel. i dont know how the extra height will clear everything though.

Neal@tirerack

iTrader: (25)

Think you'll find the board favorite tire is the Z1's. Been a very strong runner since they came out.

grillpt

iTrader: (24)

We have almost no info in the RS-R as they are not easy to come by in the States... I here they're a good track tire though.

My vote goes to the Dunlop, thats what I run, and it's a fantastic tire.

Evolutionn

iTrader: (3)

rs-3

KOOLER

245s are all different. Are Z1s oversized or not?

Extra height is fine, I did run 245 40 18 NT01's for years and my car is not stock (arches are custom).

KOOLER

Sorry cannot get them in appropriate size here... So only Z1 in size I listed or... Have to stick with F1 this summer

n2oiroc

iTrader: (33)

i have heard a lot of good things about the rs-r's. i would give them a shot.

Boltz.

iTrader: (42)

So, you run a widebody, but are going to run 245 tires with not very aggressive wheels?

I don't get it.

Go with the federals if you need new tires. If it was me I'd just make the 275's fit.