What size semi slicks do you use ???

[Guest]

Hey all, just doing a bit of research into what sizes of semi slicks people are using.

I'm guessing the big one for you guys is 215/45/17 and maybe some 16" sizes but am keen to hear what you have to say.

Basicly what I am after is simple....three bits of info like so

Tyre size

Car (be model specific if you can/wish)

Brand/breed of tyre

I dont want to hear about street tyres, strictly road legal semi slicks.

Cheers in advance

Greg

[Munkvy]

Ive already posted on NZH in your thread about this, but I use:

93 RS Legacy

205/50/15 or 215/45/17 and tyres are R888s, RA1s or RE55S

[Guest loren]

205/40/17 toyo R888, on a GC8, work from cold, warm up fast, work better when hot. I've used these with absolute confidence on dodgy hillclimbs, sprints, on the track... in dry hot conditions and freezing and wet conditions. last a lot longer than most semi slicks for

road use if you want.

Also have some kumho v710 235/40/17. Work when hot, but very hard to get heat into

with a light car on short distances. Don't work when cold at all, too soft for road use. Haven't tried them on the track, but suspect they will be very good.

[tim13]

1996 gc8 running 205/50/15 r888 a few good reasons smaller diameter , lighter , cheaper ........... to be honnest mostly the cheaper paid $300 for six second hand with 3plus mm tread , downside is wont clear big brakes

[WRXER]

 loren said:

205/40/17 toyo R888, on a GC8, work from cold, warm up fast, work better when hot. I've used these with absolute confidence on dodgy hillclimbs, sprints, on the track... in dry hot conditions and freezing and wet conditions. last a lot longer than most semi slicks for

road use if you want.

+1, I have the same tyres. Were damn good for my current driving skills.

[Joker]

I know for a fact Tony/Ronin has 240's x 17's on his car - ex V8 touring cars.... (slicks mind you so no real helps here

[albaru]

I've got 205/50x16 Falken Azenis, 215/45x16 Bridgestone RE55S, 225/50x16 Kumho V700 cluttering up the garage

[Shale]

215/45R17 Potenza RE-11 on an N/A GC8. Nothing flash, but will be testing them out on the track in 2 weeks. Can't imagine coming close to out-driving them this early on in the piece

[Guest loren]

 Shale said:

215/45R17 Potenza RE-11 on an N/A GC8. Nothing flash, but will be testing them out on the track in 2 weeks. Can't imagine coming close to out-driving them this early on in the piece

Sure you can, just turn full lock at the end of the straight before braking.

[Shale]

Does that still count as driving?

[newsuba]

 Shale']

215/45R17 Potenza RE-11 on an N/A GC8.

[quote name='DrRubber said:

I dont want to hear about street tyres, strictly road legal semi slicks.

:

[Shale]

 newsuba']

215/45R17 Potenza RE-11 on an N/A GC8.

[quote name='DrRubber said:

I dont want to hear about street tyres, strictly road legal semi slicks.

/quote]

:

What about the RE55S? They AREN'T road legal. :

[albaru]

 Shale']

215/45R17 Potenza RE-11 on an N/A GC8.

[quote name='DrRubber said:

I dont want to hear about street tyres, strictly road legal semi slicks.

/quote]

:

What about the RE55S? They AREN'T road legal. :

Yes they are. They are DOT rated and have 17% grooves.

[Shale]

Guess it depends who you ask - I'd seen "Not for street use" in several places including the Potenza brochure.

But I digress. If people have run them legally on the street with no trouble, then that's that isn't it? ;D

[Tony]

97 Impreza GC8 (STI RA)

225/45/17 Advan A048, MH Compound

[newsuba]

 Shale said:

Guess it depends who you ask - I'd seen "Not for street use" in several places including the Potenza brochure.

But I digress. If people have run them legally on the street with no trouble, then that's that isn't it? ;D

As per Al, BS RE55s is a race tyre that is DOT rated, therefore road legal.

Several manufacturers fit DOT-rated semis to their best road cars, eg, Lotus use Advan A048, Renaultsport- Toyo R888, Porsche- Michelin Pilot Cup, Ferrari- Pirelli P-Zero Corsa etc.

The "not for street use" warning usually means they are unsuitable for daily driving where a DOT semi may not match street tyres for factors like durability or cold/wet weather performance.

[Shale]

So the gist of it is, they are able to be snuck onto the road if they need to be, but it's REALLY not recommended?

[Guest loren]

 Shale said:

So the gist of it is, they are able to be snuck onto the road if they need to be, but it's REALLY not recommended?

It means, don't use them if you are a muppet.

[nt_a_foz]

215/45/R17

Dunlop Direzza DZ101 (i think) Hard Compound

On a 98 Sti Type R

Have only used once mind you but were very impressed by them.

[newsuba]

 loren']

[quote name='Shale said:

So the gist of it is, they are able to be snuck onto the road if they need to be, but it's REALLY not recommended?

/quote]

It means, don't use them if you are a muppet.

[newsuba]

 nt_a_foz said:

215/45/R17

Dunlop Direzza DZ101 (i think) Hard Compound

On a 98 Sti Type R

Have only used once mind you but were very impressed by them.

DZ101 = road tyre

DZ03G = race tyre

[albaru]

 loren']

[quote name='Shale said:

So the gist of it is, they are able to be snuck onto the road if they need to be, but it's REALLY not recommended?

/quote]

It means, don't use them if you are a muppet.

[nt_a_foz]

 newsuba']

[quote name='nt_a_foz said:

215/45/R17

Dunlop Direzza DZ101 (i think) Hard Compound

On a 98 Sti Type R

Have only used once mind you but were very impressed by them.

/quote]

DZ101 = road tyre

DZ03G = race tyre

Yeap actaully that reminds me they are indeed DZ03G..

[5UBZRO]

 Tony said:

97 Impreza GC8 (STI RA)

225/45/17 Advan A048, MH Compound

Sorry in advance for the hi-jack. what width wheels are you running with these tony? trying to find some wide 17s that will fit my car, but no luck so far.

[Scoobydoo]

 loren']

[quote name='Shale said:

So the gist of it is, they are able to be snuck onto the road if they need to be, but it's REALLY not recommended?

/quote]

It means, don't use them if you are a muppet.

Probably also means don't use them if you don't want the cost of replacing them 3 times in the same space as a more durable performance tyre.